Field Program Manager, Galileo X (Northern California)
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: San Jose
Posted on: September 28, 2024
Job Description:
Company DescriptionGalileo is a nationally recognized summer day
camp that's all about empowering young innovators to change the
world! With over 70 diverse communities served and hundreds of
thousands of kids inspired since 2002, we are a leader in the
Innovation Education Movement.Here, innovation, purpose and
personal development converge, creating an environment where your
talents shine, and your impact is celebrated. We invest, test and
continually iterate to sustain a culture that values. In fact, we
were named one of the Best and Brightest Companies to work for in
the Nation in 2023. We have also been on the Best Places to Work in
the Bay Area list more than 12 times, were named one of Forbes'
Best Small Companies in 2017, and a Top 100 Real Impact Company in
2019.If you are intrigued by innovation education, project-based
learning, and working in a professional, welcoming, kid-centered
environment, join us!Job DescriptionThe Field Program Manager,
Galileo X is a key member of our National Program Operations team
at Galileo Learning. You will support the programs that directly
serve children in their home schools or districts as a part of the
"Galileo X" program. You will be the primary manager of the Camp
Directors of each site location, ensuring a supportive, joyful, and
professionally fulfilling experience for these education leaders.
You will be responsible for supporting them through the day-to-day
operations at each of your camp locations. An ideal candidate will
be passionate about and experienced with bringing programming to
under-resourced communities and inspired by Galileo's potential
impact.WORK LOCATIONHybrid within the San Fransisco Bay area,
serving camps primarily in the Sourth Bay and Penninsula region.
The role is a hybrid of work-from-home (remote) and onsite at
Galileo Camp locations. Candidates must be located within the
geographic area and be able to commute to locations in and around
the region. The role is primarily remote from September to May,
with occasional commitments on-site, and is hybrid with the
expectation to be onsite at camp locations 3-4 days per week during
the summer camp season.YOU WILL
- Manage a team of Camp Directors, creating professional
development opportunities, giving timely feedback, and ensuring
safe, welcoming staff teams that value belonging, joy, and camp
innovation & fun.
- Train Camp Directors on all logistics and operations at each
managed site.
- In partnership with the L&D team, develop content for
training Camp Directors, including facilitating retreat logistics
and content, developing coaching materials, and deploying coaching
capacity across sites.
- Create a community within your area and beyond through
networking, insight sharing, and participating in regional events
and activities to ensure that the critical elements of Galileo camp
culture are modeled to their staff and campers.
- Serve as an escalation point for your team on issues or
challenges that they do not feel prepared to resolve on their own;
assist in resolution that balances customer care and program needs.
- Partner with our People Operations Team to hire, onboard,
train, and support our Camp Director team throughout the hiring
process and the pre-camp season.
- To support Galileo X, you will:
- Serve as the cross-departmental liaison with marketing,
customer service, training, the people operations department, and
the supply team to identify customizations to existing
operations
- In partnership with the Program Director, refine KPIs for each
camp and capture performance data, assist as needed with facility
logistics and partnerships
- Serve as an ambassador for Galileo X by providing support and
being a liaison with on site staff and regional program
partners.YOU ARE
- Strategic, organized and performance-driven. You look at the
details of life through a lens of optimization, measurement, and
efficiency and feel responsible for getting things done.
- An exceptional people manager - you enjoy leading a team and
love coaching and growing talent
- Ability to prioritize quickly- you can see the most important
issues to attend to and know which and when to escalate
- A creative and proactive problem solver that is always eager to
find innovative solutions
- Adaptable and action-oriented. You can manage a variety of
projects simultaneously. Changing deadlines? Multiple stakeholders?
Easy breezy. You manage your time well and are meticulous about the
details.
- A visionary collaborator. You can confidently contribute to a
creative vision and have the team-oriented mindset to work with
others to realize it effectively.COMPENSATIONWe anticipate the
compensation for this Full-Time, exempt position to be $75,000 -
$85,000 annually. Exact compensation will vary and will be based on
multiple factors, including geography and professional experience.
BENEFITS
- Medical insurance for employees (additional plans and options
to add dependents available at cost)
- Vision and Dental Insurance
- 401k benefits after 1 year of employment
- Flexible Paid Time Off - time off is not limited, and we
strongly recommend that employees take time off to rest and
recharge. Sick pay is accrued in accordance with local laws.
- Unlimited free camp for your child(ren), OR two free weeks to
be gifted (including AM/PM Extended Care)
- %15 Friends and Family Discount for Galileo Camps
- Priority scholarship nominations for Galileo Camps
- Generous parental leave and extensive support with leave
planning
- Employee Assistance Program, options for life insurance, and
more!
- Membership in the Galileo Alumni Community of over 20,000
inspiring changemakers!Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (5+ years of
increasing responsibility in similar field)
- 2+ years experience working with K-8 education in a leadership
role
- Experience working at camps and/or out-of-school time or
informal learning programs
- 3+ Experience in multi-site staff management and managing
programs or services (preferred)
- Experience with B2B sales or account management a plus!
- Experience with Salesforce, Google Analytics, and project
management softwares
- Ability to travel to 3 annual events (1 weekend) and up to 3
weekends during the summer
- Ability to commute to camps within 1 hour drive time of your
home location regularly
- Readiness to stick around: we find that our team and team
members benefit from a long-term commitment to be successful and
achieve their goals. At Galileo Camps, we value divergent thinkers
who bring many different experiences and viewpoints to the table!
We also strongly encourage members of underrepresented groups and
people of diverse backgrounds to apply. Additionally, research
shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60%
of the requirements, women and other underrepresented people tend
to apply only when they match all criteria. If you think you have
what it takes to be successful in this role, we encourage you to
apply.Additional InformationDuring the onboarding process, you may
need to complete a Tuberculosis (TB) screening, a background check,
and mandated reporter training (California only). More details will
be provided during your onboarding process. PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Occasionally lift and carry up to 30 lbs.
- Constantly operate a computer (including typing, reading)
- Frequently remain in a stationary position for extended periods
of time
- Constantly communicate in-person, virtually, and from a range
of distances
- Frequently remain in a stationary position for extended periods
of time, sitting or standing EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Galileo
Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit
discrimination and harassment of any type and provide equal
employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex,
national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran
status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any
other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.We
comply with the ADA and provide reasonable accommodations that
allow qualified applicants/employees to perform the essential
functions of the job. To request accommodation, contact our People
Services team. Please note that our job descriptions are only a
summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or
comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and
duties
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