Senior Manager School Programs Trellis for Tomorrow

Senior Manager School Programs

Trellis for Tomorrow

Phoenixville PA

(Full Time Permanent Opportunity)

Based in Phoenixville PA Trellis for Tomorrow is a nonprofit that delivers experiential programs in organic gardening environmental education and food security that provide practical and behavioral life skills for youth and adults. Serving the greater Philadelphia area our aim is to foster compassion and resilience in people and inspire them to build sustainable communities.

Our youth development programs provide a variety of learning and work experiences entrepreneurial training and structured leadership opportunities for teens and young adults.

Trellis also offers programs that engage more than 20 local organizations and their constituents in impactful volunteer initiatives and through the guided stewardship of organic gardens where food is grown and donated to neighbors in need.

For more information and detail on our mission values and programs please visit .

The following job description is for a position within our School Programs Team and will contribute substantively to the aims detailed above.

Are you passionate about shaping the future of agricultural education while leading a team that inspires the next generation

Trellis for Tomorrow is seeking an experienced visionary leader to oversee our agricultural education strategy school partnerships and youth development programs.

This position provides leadership for SchoolCREWs programming SEED Skills agricultural education and school-aged programming at our Agricultural Learning Center while supervising educational staff and ensuring exceptional program quality across all sites.

This is an opportunity for an experienced educator program developer and people leader who enjoys building partnerships mentoring staff creating innovative learning experiences and expanding access to agricultural education throughout our region.

Location: Phoenixville PA and region

Job Type:Full-time Exempt Salary: $60000 annually Term: 2-year position funded through currently awarded government grants.

Trellis is committed to the continued growth of this work; continuation of the position beyond the initial two-year term will be contingent upon the availability of funding.

About Trellis for Tomorrow:

Trellis for Tomorrow is a nonprofit organization focused on youth development food justice and community resilience through hands-on organic agriculture and education.We run youth programs community gardens and workforce readiness initiatives across the region.

Position Summary:

The Senior Manager of School Programs provides strategic leadership for Trellis for Tomorrows agricultural education partnerships with area schools.

The position oversees curriculum development educational programming school partnerships program evaluation and staff management while ensuring programs align with Trellis mission and long-term strategic goals.

The Senior Manager supervises school program delivery staff providing coaching professional development and operational leadership to ensure high-quality educational experiences for youth throughout the region.

This role works collaboratively with organizational leadership to expand educational partnerships secure funding opportunities and position

Trellis as a regional leader in agricultural education and workforce development.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Program Leadership:

Develop and implement the organizations vision for agricultural education in partnership with schools

Lead the strategic growth of school partnerships and educational programming

Establish annual program goals performance metrics and evaluation systems

Align educational programming with organizational priorities and community needs

Identify opportunities for innovation expansion and continuous improvement

Staff Leadership & Supervision:

Supervise and mentor staff delivering school-based programming

Conduct regular coaching evaluations and professional development

Foster a collaborative inclusive and mission-driven team culture

Support hiring onboarding scheduling and staff development

Ensure consistency and excellence across all educational programming

Curriculum & Educational Excellence:

Oversee development of standards-aligned agricultural education curriculum

Ensure programming supports workforce development STEM sustainability environmental education and career exploration

Maintain curriculum quality across SchoolCREWs SEED Skills Food for All gardens Agricultural Learning Center programming and future educational initiatives.

Integrate experiential learning and best practices into all programming

School & Community Partnerships:

Serve as the primary relationship manager for school districts and educational partners

Cultivate new partnerships throughout Chester Montgomery and neighboring counties

Collaborate with educators administrators community organizations and funders

Represent Trellis at educational conferences community meetings and events Agricultural Learning Center

Supervise development and delivery of K-12 educational offerings at the ALC

Coordinate seasonal educational offerings workshops field trips and demonstrations

Collaborate with farm operations staff to maximize educational opportunities

Advance the Learning Center as a regional agricultural education hub

Program Evaluation & Impact:

Develop systems for measuring participant outcomes and program effectiveness

Analyze data to improve educational quality and organizational impact

Prepare reports for leadership funders and grant requirements

Monitor key metrics related to participation learning and partnership growth

Organizational Leadership:

Collaborate with senior leadership on strategic planning

Assist with grant development and reporting related to educational initiatives

Support marketing and communications by providing educational stories impact data and program highlights

Trellis for Tomorrow is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race religion color sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation and gender identity) national origin disability age genetic information or any other status protected under applicable federal state or local laws.

At this time Trellis for Tomorrow cannot hire from outside of the US or pay for relocation.

Trellis for Tomorrow is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race religion color sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation and gender identity) national origin disability age genetic information or any other status protected under applicable federal state or local laws. For a full copy of Trelliss anti-harassment and discrimination policy including grievance proceduresplease click here.Should you require a translation of this document into another language or an audio version please call .

Qualifications Education:

Advanced degree(s) in Education Agriculture Environmental Education Nonprofit Leadership or related field preferred

Experience:

Minimum five (5) years of experience in agricultural education environmental education youth development or related field

Demonstrated success building partnerships with schools and community organizations

Minimum three (3) years of supervising staff or leading educational teams

Experience developing curriculum and educational programming

Experience successfully managing multiple programs and budgets

Experience with group facilitation community building and relationship cultivation

Pennsylvania teaching certification or agricultural education background desired

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

Strong knowledge of sustainable agriculture food systems and experiential education

Ability to manage multiple projects and effectively prioritize

Excellent project management and attention to detail

Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills

Comfort using basic construction tools and power tools

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook)

Ability and willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions Core Competencies

Strategic Leadership- Creates a compelling vision inspires others and translates strategy into action

Partnership Development- Builds trusted relationships with schools funders community organizations and stakeholders

Program Management- Leads complex educational programs while balancing quality efficiency and impact

Communication- Communicates effectively with diverse audiences including youth educators community partners funders and organizational leadership

Innovation- Continuously seeks opportunities to improve programs and expand organizational impact

Organizational Excellence- Demonstrates strong planning budgeting project management and accountability

Mission Alignment- Champions Trellis for Tomorrows commitment to youth development sustainable agriculture food justice and community resilience

Additional Requirements:

Ability to regularly travel between multiple locations during the course of the work day using own vehicle

Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. and work outdoors for extended periods

Must obtain criminal background and child abuse clearances prior to start date

Schedule & Expectations:

Minimum 40-hour work week

Some evening and weekend work required

Work will be performed at Trellis Phoenixville office as well as in the field.

Employee Benefits:

Medical & dental insurance with employer contribution

2% employer contribution to SIMPLE IRA (no match required)

Bring your dog to the office (dog-friendly workplace)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid sabbatical every 5 years of service

Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel beyond daily commute