Manager, Program & Operations

Moonshot edVentures - Manager Program & Operations

Position Title: Program & Operations Manager

Location: Metro Denver

Salary Range: $60000 - $70000

ABOUT US

Founded in 2017 Moonshot edVentures is recognized nationally as a model for a place-based culturally responsive approach to identifying a diverse pipeline of educators and accelerating them to found and/or lead schools and programs that are co-created with students and families most on the margins in education. As one of the only organizations designed to develop and support BIPOC and LGBTQ educational leaders in the Rocky Mountain region Moonshot is currently training our eighth cohort of Fellows running several alumni programs and continuing to grow our alumni network and services. To date Moonshots successes include:

• 130 leaders in our alumni network 86% BIPOC and 71% women or non-binary
• 35 new schools or educational programs that center the needs of students and families of color
• Over 5000 students served each year through Moonshot pilots and ventures in Metro Denver

Moonshot is currently executing on our 2030 plan which includes revising and codifying our proven programmatic model developing a robust data and evaluation strategy and exploring opportunities for expansion either state-wide or nationally.

You can learn about our programs on our website.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Moonshot seeks a Manager of Program and Operations who will lead in the following responsibilities:

Success in this role includes

• Building recruitment systems and cultivating a diverse cohort of Fellows each year
• Providing seamless operations and logistical support as part of Moonshots high-quality programming
• Consistently maintains efficient systems for program operations (e.g. evaluation vendor coordination etc.)
• Autonomously leading key projects including program events workshops and workstreams with many moving pieces and users (e.g. recruitment)

The ideal candidate is/has

• Flexible and collaborative in their approach with an instinct to deeply understand others perspectives in order to provide high-quality support
• A detail-oriented and reliable project manager with consistent follow-through
• An entrepreneurial learner who is proactive and takes initiative
• High capacity and ability to efficiently and effectively manage multiple multifaceted workstreams
• Proven ability to consistently and independently deliver high-quality products and outputs; someone who takes pride in their work and contributions
• A strong foundational understanding and lens of equity inclusion and disrupting systems of oppression
• Ability to support programming on evenings and weekends typically one evening per week and at least one weekend day per month

This position will be managed by the Managing Director of Schools and Programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

70% Program Operations Communications & Project Management

• Manages the operations and logistics for all Moonshot programs including Fellowship Residencies and alumni and ensures operations are consistent responsive and high-quality
• Provides project management from planning through execution for Fellowship and Alumni Events including file and knowledge management deliverable tracking and task management
• Creates and manages internal communications with Fellows and Residents and external communications with partners speakers facilitators and contractors
• Manages and leads all program event planning including Showcase alumni events and local and national Fellow and/or Resident retreats. This includes:
  • Project management and team delegation
  • Vendor research selection and management
  • Booking travel and venue reservations
  • Creating agendas and logistics memos and managing all on-the-ground operations
  • Volunteer delegation and management
• Supports development tracking and reporting of program impact metrics and stories
  • Manages the exit ticket process for Fellowship and Residency including grading and follow-up
  • Maintains program dashboards including data synthesis entry and analysis
  • Collect relevant programmatic data in collaboration with the Program Team
• Serves as a knowledgeable and passionate resource in support of Fellows Residents and alumni
• Develops and sustains relationships with program participants speakers guests and partners providing excellent customer service
• Support in codifying and packaging the programmatic content operations and logistics and learnings from the Moonshot programs

• Develops and contributes to targeted effective marketing and communications outreach that highlight Fellows program milestones events and impact
• Supports broader program storytelling efforts that elevate Moonshots Fellowship alumni and learning model across Moonshots messaging channels

20% Recruitment & Onboarding

• Design and manage the recruitment application and selection processes for upcoming Moonshot Fellowship cohorts
  • Manage a Selection Committee of former Fellows and Moonshot staff
  • Conduct and present ongoing data analysis to staff and adjust recruitment application and selection processes according to insights drawn from data
  • Present final recommendations for cohort selection
• Source and recruit a diverse applicant pool for the Moonshot Fellowship including developing and sustaining partnerships for new recruitment sources
• Design and manage the onboarding process for Fellows including asynchronous content registration forms and tuition payment to ensure a strong and aligned entry point into the Fellowship
• Codify and package recruitment and onboarding materials and processes including trainings and learnings

10% Team-wide Responsibilities

• Attend weekly team meetings and manager check-ins quarterly step backs and an annual retreat; complete team-wide responsibilities and asks as needed (e.g. providing input for strategic planning)
• Work to achieve meaningful outcomes contribute to building a strong team and culture and commit to own learning development aligned to Moonshot Core Values
• Serve as an ethical and responsible organizational steward of Moonshot both internally and externally

TIME STATUS

Full-time

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• Fair Wages: The salary range for this position is $60000 - $70000.
• Excellent Benefits: We offer unlimited paid time off 27 holidays a 401k matching plan short and long-term disability medical and dental coverage (90% employee & 60% dependents) and a yearly wellness fund.

• Commitment to Staff Learning and Development: We believe people are our most precious resource and dedicate time resources and capacity towards the learning and development of each staff member. Managers undergo continuous training to grow their coaching and management practices. Each staff has a yearly allocation of Professional Development Funds and works with their manager to identify yearly learning goals and PD opportunities. We also engage in ongoing full-team professional development.

• Work that has a real impact: By working at Moonshot each staff plays a role in building a robust diverse education ecosystem and supporting BIPOC and historically marginalized leaders in actualizing their dreams. Our mission drives our work and is what brings people to our team.

• Flexible work culture: Our team typically works a hybrid combination of in person and remote from Metro Denver.

EEO STATEMENT

Moonshot edVentures is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive

consideration for compliance with federal state and local laws all hiring decisions will be made without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to building diverse candidate pools for all positions and creating a work culture and environment inclusive of all. Women people of color LGBTQ individuals people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.


Please note: This job will remain open until March 1 2026.