COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS PROGRAM MANAGER

Title: Remote Volunteer Program Manager | Launch Students Into College and Careers

Organization: Pretty With Purpose, Inc.

Short summary: Lead a College & Career Readiness Program that helps students plan for life after high school, from college applications and scholarships to internships, skilled trades, and military pathways. Flexible, deliverable-focused volunteer role.

About us

Pretty With Purpose, Inc. is a nonprofit empowering young women through mentorship, leadership development, college and career readiness, and workforce development. This role runs one of our core programs, helping students leave high school with a plan and the confidence to carry it out.

What you will do

• Manage the program calendar for college coaching, tours, career fairs, workshops, and application support
• Help each participant build a personalized post-secondary success plan
• Coordinate resume, LinkedIn, mock interview, portfolio, and financial planning activities
• Organize sessions on admissions, FAFSA, scholarships, budgeting, entrepreneurship, skilled trades, and military careers
• Build relationships with colleges, employers, training providers, and community partners
• Track participant milestones, including goals of applying to five or more colleges or programs and submitting twenty or more scholarship applications, where they fit the student’s plan
• Report progress, outcomes, and resource needs to the Director of Programs and recommend improvements

Who you are

• Organized, dependable, and comfortable managing details across many moving pieces
• A strong communicator who works well with students, mentors, volunteers, and partners
• Knowledgeable about, or eager to learn, college admissions, financial aid, and career pathways
• Committed to protecting student privacy and following youth safety practices
• Passionate about helping young people plan their futures

What you will gain

• Hands-on program management experience with measurable outcomes
• A chance to build partnerships with colleges, employers, and community organizations
• Collaboration with other program managers and nonprofit leadership
• A meaningful role in shaping students’ next steps

Commitment

Ongoing volunteer role, reviewed periodically. Hours are flexible and focused on deliverables, coordinated with your supervisor, the Director of Programs. Volunteers follow PWP policies on youth safety, confidentiality, and appropriate boundaries, and make commitments on behalf of the organization only with authorization.

How to apply

Send your resume and a brief statement about why this work matters to you.