New England Program Manager - Staff

Job Description

 

Job Title: New England Program Manager

Reports to:  Sr. Program Manager

Status: Full-Time Exempt, Permanent

Salary: $62,000-$68,000 Annually

Location: Hybrid-Remote (New England)

 

Position Summary:

The Student Conservation Association (SCA) provides an array of internship and corps programming across the country. The Program Manager (PM) – SCA New England position is responsible for ensuring the safe, complete, and quality execution of SCA’s New England program portfolio in accordance with the uniform practices and procedures established by the Senior Vice President of Program, AmeriCorps Director, and National Program Manager – State AmeriCorps. SCA members in this program will serve across New England to address critical conservation needs that benefit the lands and people of the region.  

The PM is responsible for delivering an exceptional experience for participants through direct support of local SCA program staff. The PM works cross-departmentally to develop a seamless experience from selection of candidates to completion of the program in which they are participating. The PM collaborates with the Training, Education, and Evaluation teams to ensure that all materials developed for the member experience support the mission and goals of SCA and our partnering organizations. The PM also works closely with the SCA Risk & Safety Team to be sure New England Programming is aligned with SCA’s Program Standards. They are responsible for AmeriCorps compliant program implementation which requires being knowledgeable in AmeriCorps protocols and grant provisions. This position reports to the Senior Program Manager- SCA New England.  

 

Job Responsibilities:

Program Planning & Delivery

• Support program’s primary member recruitment activities including developing position postings and program marketing. 
• Responsible for assisting HR as requested with the SCA onboarding requirements of field leaders, staff, and program participants. Review all onboarding documents for staff and program participants to ensure accuracy and compliance. 
• Develop and maintain appropriate systems for program implementation.  
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures, including weekly time-keeping, narrative reporting, and other SCA requirements. 
• Develop specialized curriculum and member training schedules in consultation with program partners and SCA’s Education and Training team, and local program staff. 
• Schedule and manage contracts with ex