Program Development Manager

Mentorship Program Development Manager (Remote/Unpaid Volunteer)

Join Empowered Futures as a Mentorship Program Development Manager and play a pivotal role in our forward-thinking organization dedicated to empowering emerging adults as they transition into adulthood. At Empowered Futures, we are committed to creating confident, emotionally intelligent, and resourceful adults through self-empowerment, business mentorship, and unwavering support to help them unlock their full potential.

Role Summary:

The Program Development Manager will lead the design, development, and implementation of EF program frameworks, guidelines, and delivery models. This role oversees the full program lifecycle, ensuring high-quality, impactful, and scalable initiatives that align with the organization’s mission and strategic priorities. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a passion for youth development, mentorship, education, and community-building initiatives, capable of balancing high-level planning with hands-on execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end design, development, and rollout of program frameworks, guidelines, and delivery models.
• Oversee program strategy, planning, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate and collaborate with cross-functional teams (Marketing, Technology, Outreach & Partnerships, Events) for seamless execution of initiatives.
• Manage the program lifecycle, including needs assessment, scoping, design, scheduling, resource allocation, and reporting.
• Develop and maintain program documentation, including SOPs, onboarding guides, templates, evaluation tools, and communication materials.
• Utilize data and feedback mechanisms to track performance, inform decisions, and enhance program outcomes.
• Ensure programs align with organizational mission, vision, and strategic priorities.
• Oversee quality assurance processes and program platform design to ensure consistency, impact, and scalability.
• Facilitate stakeholder communication and engagement. Including volunteers, subject-matter experts, partners, and participants.
• Support platform or digital tool optimization to enhance participant experience (as applicable).

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Sciences, Human Resources, Project Management, Public Administration, Communications, or a related field.
• Master’s degree (e.g., MBA, M.Ed., or MPA) is a plus.
• 5+ years in program development, program management, curriculum or instructional design, or related fields.
• Experience in nonprofit, volunteer-driven, or community-based organizations is highly desirable.
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and coordinating multiple stakeholders.
• Experience developing and implementing onboarding programs, mentorship programs, learning frameworks, or digital program experiences.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.) is an asset.
• Experience with digital platforms, learning management systems, or virtual program tools is a plus.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong program design and project management capabilities.
• Ability to create structured frameworks, guidelines, templates, and documentation.
• Excellent stakeholder communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Understanding of user experience (UX), participant engagement, and feedback methodologies.
• Ability to translate strategic goals into actionable program plans.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic, and volunteer-based environments.
• Passionate about youth development, mentorship, education, or community-building initiatives.
• Skilled at navigating ambiguity and building structure where none exists.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of influencing diverse teams.

Join our team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of young adults while shaping a brighter future for mental health and well-being. Together, we can inspire hope and create lasting change. Apply now!

This is a part-time and unpaid volunteer position (5-8 hours per week).

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