[Hiring] Program Manager, Network Convenings @Beyond100k

Role Description

The Network Community Team is focused on how partners find their way into Beyond100K, how they meet each other and connect in the network, and design community building experiences that strengthen connections and relationships between partners so that good work travels without us in the middle. We are seeking a Program Manager to lead the experience design of our whole-network convening spaces: the gatherings, spaces of learning, inspiration, and connection that turn more than 250 partner organizations into an actual network rather than a list.

The core of the role is designing how we bring people together both in person and virtually. You will design and manage our network gatherings including our flagship annual summit, regional meet-ups, virtual learning sessions, and strategize with the network community team to develop pathways for partners to deepen their engagement through 1:1 connection, our virtual community platform, and through deeper engagement into our micro-communities.

Expected travel is 10-15% and includes bi-annual team retreats, our annual Summit and partner convening, regional meet-ups, and select in-person partner engagements. The Program Manager sits within the Network Community Team, and reports to the Associate Director, Network Development & Impact.

Responsibilities

• Network Gatherings and Events
  • Lead the user-experience design, strategy, budgeting, and delivery of whole-network gatherings including virtual convenings such as our annual network launch and new partner onboarding, and our annual in-person Summit, from concept to implementation to follow-up.
  • Design the participant experience, session architecture, and the partner journey through all whole network Beyond100K events, grounding in equitable and human-centered design.
  • Lead event execution: produce smaller and virtual gatherings and manage our event vendors to deliver the Summit and other large events on time and on budget.
  • Own the convening calendar: what we gather people for, how often, in what format, ensuring that we have a consistent cadence of events throughout the year in support of our goals.
  • Manage internal stakeholders, event vendors, venues, and consultants as needed across the gathering portfolio.
  • Evaluate gathering and program outcomes and partner engagement, and use what you find to change what we do next.
• Community Design and Activation
  • Support the development of engagement pathways that move partners into deeper contributions and peer connection over time along with members of the network community team.
  • Design recruitment and mobilization strategies for whole-network programs and events, against defined participation targets, work collaboratively with the Network Coordinator to execute on the plan.
  • Set the strategy and design for Circle, our network community platform, what the space is for, how it is structured, and what strong engagement looks like.
• Contribute to the Strategy and Design for Other Partner Touchpoints
  • Act as a thought partner and expert on other key partner experiences checking for alignment with the CoLab calendar.
  • Support whole-network program outcomes and opportunities through progress monitoring, evaluation, and coordination with internal teammates, external vendors, consultants, and network partners.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of related professional experience.
• Equitable and human-centered design practitioner.
• Designing and delivering convenings and events, virtual and in person, at a range of sizes, including at least one flagship-scale event you were responsible for.
• Program design and management in one of the following areas: adult learning, leadership development, network or community management, and/or community organizing along with group facilitation experience (in-person and virtual).
• Managing virtual communities or networks, including responsibility for engagement and participation outcomes.
• Managing vendors, consultants, and event budgets.
• Nice to have: Experience in STEM education, K-12 or teacher-focused organizations, or a membership or network organization.

Skills

• Project & Program Manager: Demonstrated program and project management skills. Highly organized with strong follow-through.
• Experience Designer: Designs experiences that build community and facilitate inclusive, engaging gatherings.
• Analytical Problem-Solver: Uses data and partner feedback to understand what is working and diagnose issues.
• Strategic Communicator & Facilitator: Excellent communicator and facilitator of rich conversations on complex issues.
• Impact Player & Team Member: Works independently and as part of a remote team, self-directed and proactive.

Mindsets

• Solution-Oriented: Focuses on what will work and is willing to rethink approaches.
• Continuous Improvement: Strives to improve and creates learning opportunities.
• People First: Leads with a human-centered approach and prioritizes relationships.
• Self-motivation: Proactively identifies problems and opportunities.
• Adaptability: Thrives in an ambiguous environment with autonomy.
• Passion for Social Change: Committed to contributing to change in education and centered on racial justice and equity.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, life, short-term & long-term disability, and a 403(b) retirement plan with up to 5% employer match.
• 15 paid vacation days in the first year and 20 vacation days in year 2, plus 12 observed holidays.
• Offices closed between December 25th and January 1st.