East Bay Program Manager

Job Description:

Benefits:

• Competitive salary: $86,000 annually

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Employee Assistance Program and wellness benefits

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• 403(b) retirement plan

• Up to 16 paid holidays annually

• Paid vacation accrual

• Professional development and leadership growth opportunities

What You'll Do

Lead and Develop High-Performing Teams

• Supervise, coach, and mentor a team of Program Coordinators across multiple school sites.

• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, performance coaching, and professional development.

• Foster a collaborative team culture focused on continuous improvement and staff growth.

• Support recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, and leadership development initiatives.

Ensure High-Quality Programs

• Conduct regular site visits to monitor program quality, safety, and compliance.

• Partner with Coordinators to develop action plans that strengthen student outcomes.

• Use data to monitor program performance and identify opportunities for improvement.

• Support implementation of high-quality academic, enrichment, and youth development programming.

Build Strong School & Community Partnerships

• Serve as the primary liaison with school districts, principals, and community partners.

• Develop collaborative relationships that strengthen programs and improve student success.

• Represent BACR at district meetings, community events, and professional conferences.

• Promote culturally responsive, equitable, and inclusive practices across all programs.

Manage Operations & Fiscal Responsibility

• Monitor program budgets, approve expenses, and oversee fiscal accountability.

• Ensure compliance with grant requirements, district expectations, and organizational policies.

• Review and approve timesheets, reports, and operational documentation.

• Partner with internal departments to ensure contracts, reporting, and administrative processes are completed accurately and on time.

What We're Looking For

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• A commitment to educational equity, youth development, and community impact.

• Exceptional leadership, coaching, and relationship-building skills.

• Strong organizational and project management abilities.

• Experience managing multiple priorities while maintaining high-quality outcomes.

• The ability to collaborate effectively with schools, families, district leaders, and community partners.

• A commitment to creating inclusive, culturally responsive learning environments.

Minimum Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree preferred (Associate degree or equivalent education/experience considered).

• Minimum of 3–5 years of leadership experience in expanded learning, youth development, education, or a related field.

• Experience supervising and coaching adult staff.

• Experience managing budgets and overseeing multiple funding sources.

• Strong communication, organizational, and technology skills.

• Ability to pass a criminal background check and TB clearance.

Preferred

• Experience managing grant-funded educational or expanded learning programs.

• Experience working directly with school districts and community partners.

• Knowledge of California Expanded Learning programs and youth development best practices.

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About Us:

Bay Area Community Resources (BACR) promotes the healthy development of individuals, families and communities through direct services, volunteerism, and partnerships in the San Francisco Bay Area.

We have deep respect for the communities we serve throughout the Greater San Francisco Bay Area, the dedicated staff who show up for those in need, and the opportunity we have been given through this work to promote resilience in tens of thousands of individuals every year.

BACR is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support, and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment w/o regard to perceived age, marital or familial status, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, physical or mental disability including AIDS or AIDS-Related Complex or military status.

Visit our website at www.bacr.org.

Above is the pay range for this position that we reasonably expect to pay. Individual compensation is based on various factors including experience/education, skillset, and geographic location.