Program Manager, South

GENERATION CITIZEN

PROGRAM MANAGER, SOUTH

Location: Kentucky (Hybrid)

ABOUT US

Generation Citizen offers tools for the rising generation to build civic skills and make America the inclusive multi-racial democracy that we need. We are transforming how civics is taught by providing equity-rooted, real-world civic education, which helps students understand exactly how governments function and how they can make a difference in the system. Through hands-on civic education, legislative advocacy and coalition building, and youth leadership development, we teach young people how to have a voice and become active citizens in their communities. 

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a skilled and passionate Program Manager (South) to join our diverse and inclusive team. As an equal opportunity employer, we are dedicated to fostering a culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to be themselves at work. For this position, you will support Generation Citizen’s core programmatic work across key states such as Kentucky, North Carolina, Oklahoma, and Texas. This includes managing relationships with educators and district leaders, providing instructional coaching, supporting professional development, and ensuring high-quality delivery of GC’s community-based civics curriculum.

Additionally, this role plays a critical part in the South Region’s Civic Voice & Policy efforts, including youth-led campaigns, legislative engagement, and coalition participation. The Program Manager will work closely with the South Senior Program Director and collaborate regularly with other regional and national colleagues on strategic initiatives and shared learning.

This is an ideal role for someone passionate about civic education, educator development, and equity-centered systems change.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Program Delivery (75%)

• Manage a caseload of teacher, school, and district relationships in diverse communities, within the framework of GC’s national strategic plan and local strategic priorities.
• Serve as an instructional coach for a set of GC South Region teachers and, as needed, remote national teachers to support them in successfully implementing GC’s curriculum, pedagogy, and equitable civic learning practices.
• Lead pedagogical professional development workshops in collaboration with Local and National staff.
• Create and manage regular teacher communication and coaching plans in collaboration with the South Region program team.
• Steward and build strong relationships with district partners, with an eye towards progressing multi-year partnerships towards goals and institutionalizing community-based civics within schools and the broader community.
• Collaborate with the Director, Evaluation & Learning, to use UpMetrics to track, analyze, and report on programmatic data.
• Contribute to overall site program and quality goals.
• Coordinate and lead external presentations, workshops, and school-based and citywide end-of-semester Civics Day events in partnership with the Senior Program Director.
• Partner with the Communications team to develop external branding and marketing materials.

Civic Voice & Policy (20%)

• Support teachers in elevating youth leadership through student-led policy and advocacy efforts, such as legislative testimonies, campaign work, and leadership training.
• Support the regional team in the facilitation of regional civic learning coalitions; build relationships with key policy stakeholders and local influencers.
• Partner with GC’s National Civic Voice & Policy Team to implement regional advocacy campaigns aligned with organizational goals.
• Elevate student and classroom stories to influence public discourse and legislative efforts focused on equitable civic education.
• Represent GC in community-based civic initiatives and cross-sector events relevant to state and local advocacy priorities.

Development (5%)

• Support executing the region’s fundraising strategy in partnership with the Executive Director and the Senior Program Director.
• Support and steward a culture of philanthropy in producing media publications and civics research studies, highlighting youth leaders as critical actors and establishing civic education reform as a lever for addressing racial inequality.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS 

• 2+ years of educational programming experience, with a preference for a candidate with classroom and teacher leadership or coaching experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to maintain professionalism with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong presentation skills, capable of effectively communicating complex data and strategies to diverse audiences.
• Strong time management skills and an ability to stay organized and give attention to details while managing diverse tasks, activities, and projects.
• Proficiency in spreadsheet software (Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets), familiarity with Google Suite applications, and experience with design tools like Canva.
• Strong working knowledge of the South region’s education and policy landscape demonstrated through civic or policy engagement.
• This person should be based in Kentucky, able to commute to districts throughout, and have reliable transportation. 

• Ability to adhere to local COVID-19 policies at various sites.

NOTE

This position works primarily remotely but will be expected to travel no more than 50% of the time to attend in-person team days, organizational retreats, special events, external partner meetings, conferences, and other potential in-person activities. Required in-person opportunities include, but are not limited to, annual staff retreats, funder meetings, school visits, and region-based Civics Day events. This role may include a limited amount of overnight travel.

HOW TO APPLY

Complete the application and be sure to attach a resume and cover letter. A recruiter will reach out to qualified candidates to schedule a phone screen. While the hiring timeline is subject to change, the GC team hopes to have the Program Manager role in the South Region filled by or before September 2, 2025. Thank you for your interest in joining our team at Generation Citizen. We look forward to reviewing your application! We encourage applicants to submit their applications early. 

SALARY

Generation Citizen is committed to maintaining a compensation and total rewards package that supports our ability to recruit and retain a diverse and talented team. As we make decisions about compensation, we are guided by the following values: clarity, consistency, and internal pay equity. Roles on the National team extend throughout the country causing a wider salary range due to geographic variation versus regional roles that have a set salary. 

The salary for this role is $66,120. 

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are values that Generation Citizen is committed to upholding across our business operations. To accomplish our purpose of Generation Citizen, we think it takes a diverse and inclusive team. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply for this position, and we welcome their applications.

GC’S CORE VALUES

Our best benefit of all? The opportunity to work alongside smart, passionate colleagues who are working to rebuild our democracy in alignment with our core values of grassroots change, systemic impact, collaboration and diversity, action, and open-mindedness.

VACATION TIME, PTO & PAID HOLIDAYS

Generation Citizen offers flexible PTO, a set of paid holidays, and a fully-paid winter break that happens from December 24th through January 2nd of each year.

MEDICAL, DENTAL & VISION BENEFITS

GC offers all full-time employees medical, dental, and vision benefits through a co-employment relationship with Emplova, a professional employer organization (PEO). Emplova provides five competitive Cigna medical plans for employees to choose from, as well as vision and dental plans with MetLife. All medical, dental, and vision benefits are effective the 1st day of the month after an employee’s start date. GC subsidizes up to 80% for employees and 65% for their dependents, based on the selected plan.

ANCILLARY BENEFITS & PERKS

• Laptop computer
• Monthly $100 Work-from-Home stipend
• $150 Work-from-Home set-up reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Child Care
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with a 3% employer match (capped at $1,000 annually)
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Emplova Health Advocate
• Tickets at Work 
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Paid Insurance via Aflac