Program Manager

Organizational Overview

EnCorps advocates for equitable Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math education. Anchored in our belief that underrepresented students belong in STEM, we prepare STEM role models to educate and inspire students who lack access to high-quality STEM education.

The EnCorps STEM Teachers Program recruits, selects, and supports experienced STEM professionals and individuals ("Fellows") with STEM backgrounds as they explore and transition into teaching. EnCorps connects these professionals with public school students, helping under-resourced communities gain access to strong STEM learning while addressing the critical STEM teacher shortage.

Position Summary

The Los Angeles Program Manager will play a key role in supporting EnCorps Fellows and advancing EnCorps’ regional program work across Greater Los Angeles and, as needed, Orange County. Reporting to the Program Director, the Program Manager will serve as the primary point of contact for Fellows as they move through the EnCorps Fellowship experience, with a particular focus on Fellows who are exploring teaching before entering a credential program.

The Program Manager’s primary responsibility is to support, advise, and mentor STEM professionals as they explore teaching and make informed decisions about entering the profession. This includes coordinating Fellow volunteer placements at partner school sites, supporting relationships with host teachers and school partners, conducting site visits, advising Fellows on credential pathways, and ensuring Fellows have a positive, structured, and well-supported experience.

This role also supports regional partnerships, professional development, data tracking, and recruitment-related activities. The Program Manager will work closely with the Program Director and other EnCorps staff to strengthen the Fellow experience, improve program systems, and support EnCorps’ broader mission to build and retain a strong STEM teacher workforce.

Position Start Date: August 2026

Location: Hybrid remote (must reside in Los Angeles Metro Area)

Benefits of Working at EnCorps:

Be part of a hard-working and entrepreneurial culture with fun and passionate people. Where your ideas and opinions matter!

• Work from home and create your own flexible schedule;
• Mileage reimbursement;
• Room for growth within the organization;
• Salary $75,000 (paid by employer);
• 13 days AND US national holidays paid time off;
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plan (paid by employer);
• 401k matching plan.

Primary Responsibilities

Fellow Support and Advising

• Serve as the primary point of contact for Los Angeles-area Fellows as they move through the EnCorps Fellowship experience.
• Work with the recruitment team to support the intake and onboarding of new Fellows, including facilitating structured Welcome Calls.
• Build strong relationships with Fellows and provide regular advising, coaching, and encouragement as they explore teaching.
• Support Fellows in understanding California credential pathways and, when appropriate, facilitate introductions to credential program partners.
• Monitor Fellow progress and help ensure Fellows are meeting program expectations and deadlines.
• Respond to Fellow questions in a timely, clear, and supportive manner.
• Support Fellows who are already in credential programs or teaching on an as-needed and as-requested basis.

Volunteer Placement and School Partnerships

• Coordinate Fellow volunteer placements at partner school sites in the Greater Los Angeles region and, as needed, Orange County.
• Schedule and facilitate structured site orientations with Fellows and host teachers at the start of each volunteer placement.
• Maintain strong communication with host teachers, school administrators, and other site-based partners.
• Conduct at least one site visit or observation for each Fellow during their volunteer placement and provide feedback.
• Support host teachers in understanding the goals, expectations, and structure of the Fellow volunteer experience.
• Identify and help cultivate new school placement partners when additional sites are needed.
• Ensure Fellow volunteer experiences are well-organized, low-lift for school partners, and aligned with EnCorps’ program model.

Program Implementation and Professional Development

• Monitor, respond to, and assess Fellow work in EnCorps’ web-based professional development platform, including Google Classroom.
• Help plan and execute virtual and in-person professional development sessions, workshops, and regional events.
• Support the design and facilitation of training experiences for Fellows and early-career teachers, including work connected to STEM and CTE teacher support.
• Collaborate with the Program Director and program team to improve tools, protocols, and systems that guide the Fellow experience.
• Track Fellow milestones, placement progress, site visit completion, and other program data in EnCorps’ reporting systems.
• Participate in regular program team meetings and full staff meetings.

Regional Representation and Recruitment Support

• Serve as an advocate and ambassador for EnCorps in the Los Angeles education community.
• Represent EnCorps at local and regional conferences, job fairs, information sessions, webinars, and other recruitment or partnership events.
• Host or support Los Angeles-specific information sessions, presentations, and webinars.
• Serve as a regional point of contact for applicant and candidate questions when needed.
• Ensure that high-quality, accurate, and consistent messaging is delivered across phone, email, virtual, and in-person interactions.
• Build and maintain relationships with district, school, nonprofit, and community partners that can support Fellow placements and EnCorps’ broader work.

Accountabilities

• Provide excellent service and support to Fellows, applicants, host teachers, school partners, and internal team members.
• Communicate clearly and promptly with Fellows, staff, partners, and external constituents.
• Maintain current knowledge of EnCorps programming, Fellow expectations, credential pathways, and regional partnership needs.
• Collaborate within and across departments to support a culture of continuous improvement, teamwork, and shared ownership.
• Represent EnCorps professionally and positively in all internal and external interactions.
• Maintain accurate and timely records in EnCorps’ data systems.
• Understand and comply with policies and practices outlined in the EnCorps Staff Handbook.

Qualifications

We are seeking candidates who believe deeply in our organization’s mission, who thrive in a dynamic environment, and who have a record of successfully coaching teachers, interns, or student teachers. Note that prior public middle or high school teaching experience is necessary for this role. Experience as an instructional coach, school administrator, field supervisor, or teacher leader is preferred.

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Knowledge of the Greater Los Angeles education community, including public middle and high schools.
• Understanding of California teacher credential pathways.
• Strong relationship-building skills with educators, school leaders, adult learners, and community partners.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Strong organization, follow-through, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple Fellows, placements, timelines, and partner relationships at once.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while staying closely connected to a team.
• Comfortable using Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Salesforce or similar CRM/data systems, and virtual meeting platforms.
• Ability to learn quickly, take initiative, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel regionally for school visits, partner meetings, and events.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends for events, workshops, or recruitment activities.
• A strong commitment to educational equity.
• A desire to address the STEM teacher shortage.
• A passion for supporting STEM professionals as they explore and transition into teaching.

Work Environment and Travel

EnCorps is a remote organization without a physical office. The Los Angeles Program Manager must be comfortable working from home and using technology to communicate, collaborate, and manage program responsibilities. This role requires regular travel within the Greater Los Angeles region for school visits, Fellow observations, partner meetings, and events. Occasional travel outside the region may be required for staff meetings or organizational events. Travel costs and mileage reimbursement are provided.

To Apply

Please submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and state how you heard about this opportunity, by July 17, 2026 at hr@encorps.org.

We will not consider applications without a cover letter tailored to this position, which can be addressed to Human Resources.

EnCorps is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

• Work from home and create your own flexible schedule;
• Mileage reimbursement;
• Room for growth within the organization;
• Salary $75,000 (paid by employer);
• 13 days AND US national holidays paid time off;
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plan (paid by employer);
• 401k matching plan.