Expansion Field Program Manager, Galileo X

Company Description

Galileo is a nationally recognized summer day camp that's all about empowering young innovators to change the world! With over 70 diverse communities served and hundreds of thousands of kids inspired since 2002, we are a leader in the Innovation Education Movement.

Here, innovation, purpose and personal development converge, creating an environment where your talents shine, and your impact is celebrated. We invest, test and continually iterate to sustain a culture that values Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging. In fact, we were named one of the Best and Brightest Companies to work for in the Nation in 2023. We have also been on the Best Places to Work in the Bay Area list more than 12 times, were named one of Forbes’ Best Small Companies in 2017, and a Top 100 Real Impact Company in 2019.

If you are intrigued by innovation education, project-based learning, and working in a professional, welcoming, kid-centered environment, join us!

Job Description

Reporting to the Program Director, Galileo X, the Expansion Program Manager is responsible for launching new camp locations in underserved or geographically isolated areas. 

As the go-to "Starter PM," you will help establish Galileo’s presence in new regions, acting as the primary manager for these new camp locations. Your role involves overseeing the operational setup, training local camp directors, and ensuring that all logistical and cultural aspects of Galileo’s camps are implemented smoothly.

YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR:

• New Territory Development: Travel to these new areas to ensure the successful setup of all operations:

  • Pre-Season: Expect to travel 3-5 trips between February -June for partner meetings and initial facility set up

  • Camp Season: Be the primary on site manager and first point of contact for new camp locations in isolated regions. Expect to be located in these new regions full time June - August

• Training and Support: Train local Camp Directors and staff, ensuring they understand Galileo’s culture, operational standards, and programming.

• Regional Expansion Expertise: Work closely with cross-functional teams to identify, prepare, and execute expansion strategies in new areas.

• Operational Oversight: Oversee the logistical and day-to-day operations of new camp locations during the summer season, ensuring all activities are in line with Galileo's quality standards.

• Team Leadership: Serve as a direct supervisor, mentor, and coach for a team of Camp Directors in these new regions, helping them manage their own teams and resolve operational issues.

• Pinch Point Planning: Proactively plan for and identify potential pinch points (e.g., summer travel challenges) to ensure minimal disruptions in new territories. Serve as an escalation point for your team on issues or challenges that they do not feel prepared to resolve on their own; assist in resolution that balances customer care and program needs.

• Cross-Department Collaboration: Liaise with marketing, customer service, supply chain, and people operations to customize operations for new camp territories.

YOU ARE:

• Inspired by Galileo’s mission and purpose, Innovation education, project-based learning, and working in a professional, welcoming, deeply camp-inspired culture should sound like things you’re ready to explore or sign up for.

• A visionary collaborator, you can confidently contribute to the Galileo mission and have the team-oriented mindset to work with others to realize it effectively.

• Strategic, organized and performance-driven, You look at the details of life through a lens of optimization, measurement, and efficiency and feel responsible for getting things done.

• Adaptable & Curious, You are eager to tackle new challenges, approach problems with a growth mindset, and support solutions that uplift both your colleagues and our communities.

• Able to prioritize quickly, you can see the most important issues to attend to and know which and when to escalate. 

COMPENSATION
At Galileo, we are committed to pay transparency and equity. We anticipate the total compensation for this full-time, exempt position to be $80,000 - $95,000 in California. The exact offer will be determined based on a variety of factors, including geography, relevant skills, and professional experience.

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