Job Title: NFTE Program Manager, Program Office
Organization: The National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship
Location: Washington D.C.
Salary: Competitive, plus a potential for an annual performance bonus.
Comprehensive benefits. No relocation expenses will be provided.
FT Regular
 
Job Description:
NFTE, the National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship with global
headquarters based in New York City, is seeking a Program Manager.
 
Organization Background
 
The National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) is an IRS
approved 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. NFTE teaches entrepreneurship
education programs to young people from low-income communities.
 
NFTEs strategy for achieving this mission is to form partnerships with
schools, universities and community-based organizations, create innovative
experiential curricula, train and support teachers and youth workers, and
provide supportive alumni services. Since its founding in 1987, NFTE has
reached over 185,000 students. NFTE has active programs in 21 states and 14
countries.
 
Position
 
A Program Manager of the National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship
(NFTE) is responsible for promoting and implementing NFTEs experiential
curriculum and quality, successful youth entrepreneurship programs
(in-school and after-school). This is achieved by developing relationships
with educators, community-based youth workers, fundraisers, and mentors. It
is also expected that the Program Manager will work directly with low-income
and minority youth through summer BizCamps and after school Entrepreneurship
Clubs (E-Clubs), in addition to participating in necessary fundraising
activities. Program Managers must also initiate programs that recognize and
respond to both new and experienced NFTE teachers.
 
Responsibilities
 
 Create strategy for new program recruitment and partnership
- Perform demographic analyses
- Manage inquiries and disseminate marketing materials
- Identify and help promote student success stories to media
 Spearhead teacher recruitment and logistics for the summer teacher
certification training (NFTEU).
 Design and implement regional support services for teachers to build their
business knowledge and skills in teaching entrepreneurship experientially.
- Research, package and disseminate entrepreneurship and teaching resources
- Together with program director, coordinate teacher meetings, facilitating
best-practices sharing among NFTE-trained teachers
 Work with schools administration and teachers to build program quality
and consistency.
 Manage program logistics such as teacher advances, stipends, and program
implementation status for first year NFTE teachers.
- Collect and track all program information and expenses, and prepare
information for internal and external reporting.
- Oversee program budget allocations, organize site visits, create program
reports and identify funding needs.
 Assist with development and implementation of volunteer initiatives,
recruiting corporate and individual volunteers, assign to locations, and
developing and maintaining volunteer database.
 Develop and utilize tools to track program performance and evaluation,
coordinate connecting activities, and document qualitative and quantitative
program features.
 Collaborate with the NFTE Alumni Services to refer students to post-NFTE
program business support services.
 Collaborate with headquarters and program offices to capture and share
best practices and identify and implement necessary program evaluation
tools.
 
Qualifications
 
 Bachelors degree required. Masters degree a plus.
 Minimum three - five years experience teaching and/or in a
business/professional environment required.
 Experience in an education-related community-based organization or school
environment preferred.
 Strong organizational skills and detail orientation required
 Strategic planning and implementation as well as project management
experience.
 Excellent oral and written communication skills.
 Proven negotiation and interpersonal skills.
 Must be able to work independently and collaboratively, display leadership
and organizational skills, and be able to manage multiple projects.
 Familiarity with business concepts.
 Customer service orientation desirable.
 Capacity to deal with ambiguity.
 
The Program Manager position is full-time and reports to the Executive
Director.
 
 
How to Apply:
 Please send cover letter and resume to hr@nfte.com.
 
NFTE is an equal opportunity employer, and encourages women and
underrepresented minorities to apply.
 
Visit our website, http://www.nfte.com for more information.
 
Organization Web Site:
 
Email replies to: hr@nfte.com