Program Manager

Employment Type: Full-time Exempt
Location: Nashville TN
Reports to: Executive Director
Salary Range: $70000 - $85000
Employment Model: Hybrid

Mission

Genesys Works is a national leader in providing pathways to career success for high school students in underserved communities through skills training meaningful work experiences with corporate partners and impactful relationships. Currently in nine cities across the country we are positioning ourselves to be a key player in workforce development for young people.

Why This Role Matters

Imagine meeting a student who dreams of a career in tech but doesnt know where to start. Fast forward a few monthsbecause of your leadership that student is thriving in a paid internship building skills and seeing a future they never thought possible. Thats the power of Genesys Worksand you can help write that story.

As the Program Manager you will:

• Lead student recruitment and selection campaigns across Nashville schools.
• Design and manage the summer training internship and alumni programs along with ongoing workshops or events for program staff and young professionals.
• Coach and develop Program Coordinators and part-time staff for high-quality program delivery.
• Building and maintaining strategic relationships with school administrators and community organizations and corporate partners to recruit our target demographic provide meaningful internship experiences and support students with post-secondary success.
• Tracking and analyzing program data to identify trends and improve stakeholder outcomes program budgets and ensuring cost-effective operations.
• Working closely with the national program team and participating in cross-site collaboration calls to align local strategies with organizational goals.
• Preparing reports and presentations for stakeholders and leadership teams.

What type of person are we looking for

The Genesys Works team is looking for a values-driven individual who wants to make an impact by empowering young people and expanding access to meaningful career opportunities. Strong candidates are energized by the chance to help students succeed while contributing to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.

We need a strong collaborator who brings a strategic creative and solutions-oriented mindset. Someone who communicates effectively builds strong relationships and connects day-to-day work to broader organizational goalswhether in direct service or behind the scenes.

Our organizational values are putting our young people first collaboration sustainability equity and respect. These values are woven across all sites teams and positions. If you are someone who applies an equity lens in your approach proactively identifies opportunities to reduce barriers and improve outcomes this could be the next great fit youre looking for.

The Program Manger role is for you if youre:

• A Strategic Leader excited to set the foundation for a new site.
• An Experience Architect who loves shaping student journeys to ensure meaningful outcomes.
• A Social Impact Advocate who believes in equity and opportunity.
• A Relationship Builder who thrives on collaboration.
• An Innovator who adapts solves problems creatively and can embrace change when priorities shift.
• A Developer. You love coaching and developing staff to deliver high-quality programming and student support.

As the Program Manager you will need the following to be successful:

• Experience in program management youth development or education.
• Strong communication skillscomfortable presenting to diverse audiences and writing clearly.
• Ability to manage projects proactively with attention to detail.
• Skill in analyzing metrics to assess performance and inform decisions.
• Comfort using Microsoft 365 and CRM tools (Salesforce experience preferred).
• Knowledge of college and career readiness strategies for high school students.

Compensation
In our quest to be a nonprofit employer of choice we offer:

• Starting salary range is $70000 - $85000
• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Medical dental and vision insurance
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off policy (10) company paid holidays and Soft Close between Christmas and New Years
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with company match
• Communications allowance
• Focus Fridays and Flexible work arrangements

Commitment to Diversity

Genesys Works is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an equitable inclusive and respectful environment where all employees feel valued and empowered. Genesys Works will not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. We believe that diversity equity and inclusion among our staff and corporate partners are essential to successfully executing our organizational mission. As such we seek to recruit support develop and retain high caliber talent from a diverse candidate pool that both complements and reflects the students we proudly serve.

Please apply via the Genesys Works website at For more information about Genesys Works and our programming please visit our website at . Questions can go to .