Need in Deed is Hiring

Join our talented team of staff and consultants in this new, part time role:

PROGRAM MANAGER

Overall Responsibility:

Support Need in Deed Teacher Network members in the facilitation of Need in Deed’s My Voice service-learning framework in classrooms. Collaborate with program staff to develop professional development workshops and strategies.

Specific Areas of Responsibility:

• Coach Teacher Network members in service-learning theory and practice through formal and informal professional development sessions and classroom visits;
• Assist teachers in aligning their curriculum with the My Voice framework
• Cultivate relationships with community partners; schedule classroom visits, research ideas for interactive learning experiences and service-learning projects;
• Maintain database of resources for service-learning projects, including books, videos, and other materials;
• Maintain records of project activities for assigned teachers and communicate project successes and challenges with supervisor and NID staff;
• Share photos and information regarding projects via social media as necessary;

Desirable Characteristics and Areas of Expertise:

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s preferred
• Experience training/coaching K-12 teachers, preferably in an urban setting
• Experience teaching in public school classrooms, preferably in an urban setting
• Committed to the equitable education of all children
• Experience in conducting high quality service-learning projects with K-12 students, preferably in an urban setting
• Excellent interpersonal skills; able to interact in person, over the phone, via email with NID constituents, including teachers, community partners and administrators
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills; able to conduct trainings, promote organization and its capabilities, and communicate essential information in a timely manner to teachers, NID staff, and partners
• Team oriented; values group process, and group problem solving
• Self-motivated; able to see tasks/projects through from start to finish; excellent attention to detail
• Organized and able to maintain records of information gathered, can determine most relevant information and present in a thorough and concise manner
• Adaptable; able to shift in focus in response to evolving organizational needs
• Pro-Active, able to anticipate tasks/needs and plan accordingly
• Experience with AirTable, Google, and the Microsoft Suite
• Access to reliable transportation
• Desirable background could include youth program development/management; knowledge of city’s human services/non-profits/community networks/professional learning communities.

Benefits:

Hybrid work environment

Level of language proficiency:

English, bilingual a plus

Location:

Hybrid (in person in our office in the Germantown section of Philadelphia, remote, and travel for events and to meet with teachers within Philadelphia)  

Work must be performed in or near Philadelphia, PA.

HOW TO APPLY: