Job Details

Do you love supporting students and helping them learn and succeed in life? Do you want your work to have a positive impact on the community? Then join our team! Communities In Schools is seeking a Program Manager for our after-school enrichment program. We have fantastic benefits and an excellent work-life balance. Read on and apply.

Job Summary:

The Program Manager will maintain all enrichment/academic activities at their primary assigned location. This position will also provide a robust and quality-driven program focused on student safety, consistent communication with parents and staff, and, most importantly, patience, which will be required to give our students the stability and nurturing atmosphere they need to succeed. The position focuses on literacy tutoring, working hand in hand with school administration, teachers, parents, neighborhood partners, other nonprofits, and civic organizations to bolster student success.

Our Culture: We have worked to keep students on track for graduation for more than 34 years in Jacksonville and have seen firsthand that any obstacle to learning – even the small ones – can add up, significantly impacting a child’s development. That’s why we’re embedded in the lives and schools of our students to help them overcome obstacles to success. The most exciting thing about being an employee at Communities In Schools of Jacksonville is knowing that every day, we are doing something to help students learn successfully, stay in school, and ultimately prepare for life. We have a diverse, energetic, and fun team of individuals working together to help students realize their potential and pursue their dreams.

Work Environment:

This position requires a person who can work in a bustling environment with high energy, many distractions, and much laughter and fun. Supervision of students is an integral part of our work. The Program Manager must be able to plan and implement activities in person and virtually using various resources and tools. Safety is paramount; thus, planning and preparing are paramount. The duties may frequently call for activities outside in varying weather conditions; employees may be exposed to sunny, wet, humid, or other conditions outside their immediate control.

Benefits:

• Generous PTO in addition to following the school year holidays.
• Retirement savings with a company match of 6% after one year of employment
• Affordable medical plans with an employee-only option for free
• Dental, Vision, and Flexible Medical Savings accounts
• Flexible Savings Accounts for Child Care
• Affordable Disability and Life Insurance
• Free Employee Assistance & Discount program
• Opportunity for promotion within the company
• CIS is a not-for-profit employer eligible for most student loan forgiveness programs

Please see the attached file for details on the Employee Position Description.