Code Club Program Manager

Code Club Program Manager
Location: Twin Cities, MN with regular travel nationally
Salary: $68,250 $76,000 p.a. Fulltime equivalent, dependent on experience
Basis: Permanent; Fulltime, parttime or flexible
Eligibility: You must be eligible to work in the USA

The role

We are looking to appoint a program manager to join the Raspberry Pi Foundations US team to help grow the reach and impact of Code Club.

Code Club is a global movement of free coding clubs where young people aged 916 years old develop the confidence to create with digital technologies. Code Clubs are run by teachers, educators, and volunteers from all walks of life and take place in schools and community settings, like libraries, museums, and maker spaces.

Reporting to the National Program Manager, you will play a key role in expanding and sustaining this network across the United States. You will work directly with school districts, community organizations, and other partners to help them set up and run Code Clubs. You will help coordinate volunteer and mentor recruitment, onboarding, and training, including through both online and inperson activities.

We are looking for someone who has experience of working with schools and youthfocused community organisations. You should also have experience of mobilising volunteers to work with young people. You will need to be a great communicator and you will ideally have some experience of delivering training.

You don’t need to be an expert in computer science or coding, but you do need to bring a passion for our mission and a willingness to learn.

This role is based in the Twin Cities, Minnesota, which is one of the locations in the US where we have established a team. A proportion of your work will be focused on working with school districts and community organisations in Minnesota, but your work will also be national and you will need to be able to travel to events across the US.

We strive to make the Foundation a place where talented people who care about our mission can do the best work of their careers. We have a flexible and collaborative approach to all aspects of our work. If you’re the right person for the job, we’ll make it work for you, and you can be confident that you’ll be working with an exceptional team.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of strategies to grow and sustain Code Clubs across the U.S.
• Build relationships with school districts, community organizations, and other partners to support the set up and successful running of Code Clubs.
• Support mentors to run meaningful Code Clubs, guiding them from initial interest to onboarding.
• Coordinate and deliver training sessions and events (virtual and in person) for new and existing Code Club mentors.
• Lead initiatives to recruit and engage volunteers, working with schools, libraries, nonprofits, and industry partners.
• Contribute to efforts that ensure Code Club reaches young people from backgrounds that are underrepresented in the tech sector.
• Contribute to the improvement of the learning experience at Code Clubs, by collecting feedback, sharing best practices, and helping to develop training resources.
• Assist in data tracking and reporting to help monitor progress and inform decisions.
• Support Code Clubs and partners to understand and follow our safeguarding policies and practices.
• Represent Code Club at events, conferences, and community events.

• Experience and personal attributes

  We recognize that everyone has the potential for growth, and we welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they have some, but not all, of the experience and personal attributes listed here.

  • Experience working with schools, teachers, or youthfocused community organizations to advance learning opportunities for young people, ideally in computer science, coding, or STEMrelated fields.
  • A good understanding of the US education system.
  • Experience mobilising volunteers to support the delivery of educational programs.
  • A great communicator, ideally with experience of delivering training.
  • A strong alignment with the Foundation’s mission and values, particularly around educational equity and access.
  • Experience working collaboratively and supporting colleagues across multiple projects and priorities.
  • Flexibility, adaptability, and a collaborative approach to working with colleagues and external partners.
  • Experience of the collection, management, and analysis of feedback and data, and the ability to use that to drive improvement. Ideally you will have experience of working with Salesforce, but if not we can support you with training.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to inspire and engage diverse audiences.
  • The ability to travel within the USA.

  • About us

    The Raspberry Pi Foundation is an independent nonprofit with a global mission to enable young people to realize their full potential through the power of computer science and digital technologies. In the US we operate through Raspberry Pi Foundation North America which is a registered 501(c)(3) organization.

    We empower schools to teach computer science and AI literacy through free curricula, classroom resources, purpose built software tools, and professional development for teachers. We inspire young people to become tech creators through the worlds largest networks of coding clubs. We undertake original research that informs our work and which we use to advance the field of computer science education more broadly.

    All of our resources and learning experiences are available for anyone to use at no cost. We are particularly focused on creating opportunities for young people who experience educational disadvantage and those who come from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in technology industries.

    Over the past decade, we have supported hundreds of thousands of educators and tens of millions of students. We have teams in six countries (India, Ireland, Kenya, South Africa, the UK and US) and partnerships with missionaligned nonprofit organisations in over 60 countries.

    We are at the forefront of the global educational movement to expand access to computer science education and AI literacy. You can learn more about our work in our latest Annual Report.

    Benefits

    In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a range of benefits for all of our colleagues, including:

    • Paid time off. In addition to public holidays, fulltime employees in the US receive 15 days of paid time off, plus 3 additional days of paid time off for the companywide closure at the end of each year.
    • Retirement savings plan (401)(k). We match 100% of employee contributions up to the first 5%.
    • Private healthcare. We provide private healthcare (including dental and vision) for you and your dependents through United Healthcare.
    • Flexible working. We have clear policies to provide flexibility over when and where you work, helping you balance work responsibilities with the rest of your life.
    • Support for parents and carers. We provide generous family leave and flexibility for parents and carers.
    • Group term life insurance & disability insurance. We provide insurance and income protection schemes to provide peace of mind for you and your family.
    • Investing in learning and development. We invest in your growth and development, including through access to learning resources and training, with dedicated time for all employees.

    • Timetable for applications
      Closing date: Friday 29 August, 2025, 9:00am ET
      Phone screen: Week commencing 8 September 2025
      First interview: Week commencing 15 September 2025
      Second interview: Week commencing 22 September 2025

      Our recruitment process

      All of our workplaces are inclusive spaces where we want people to feel respected, valued, and able to do their best work. We are committed to building teams that bring together people with a broad range of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives. That starts with our recruitment process.

      Heres what you can expect:

      • As part of your application, you will be asked to respond to a small number of questions that we will use to screen your eligibility for the role. You will also be asked to provide your resume and a short cover letter.
      • Eligible applications will be reviewed by our recruitment team and the hiring manager.
      • A small number of candidates will be invited to a phone call with the hiring manager. The purpose of this call is to check our understanding of your application and to answer any questions you have.
      • We normally have two interviews, at least one of which will take place inperson. Interviews will be with the hiring manager and at least one other colleague.
      • You will usually be asked to undertake a workbased assessment in advance of your interviews. This will be an opportunity for you to show how you would perform some part of the role. You will be given advance notice and clear instructions.
      • If you have any questions about or feel that you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, including adjustments for neurodiversity, please contact our People and Culture team at recruitment@raspberrypi.org.

      • We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Everyone appointed to a role at the Foundation will be required to undergo a background check to confirm that you are a suitable person to work with children. Further background checks will be made at regular intervals thereafter.