Manager, BEC Programs

Objective 

Manager, BEC Programs, serves as a primary contact with educators, students, adults, and partner organizations K-12 to Post Secondary, to increase utilization of Benetech's products and services. This role manages strategic outreach initiatives including the Bookshare Educator Cohort, builds capacity within the user ecosystem, and develops professional services that complement our products to grow opportunities for Benetech. This position requires both strategic vision and operational excellence, balancing long-term market development with immediate revenue targets (when appropriate) while maintaining our nonprofit mission and values. 

Key Responsibilities 

Program Management & Operations 

• Manage the operation of the Bookshare Educator Cohort (BEC) to increase engagement with Benetech tools  

• Manage outreach and technical assistance activities with States, districts, and partner organizations serving educators, parents, and students to build capacity and increase utilization of Benetech tools and services 

• Develop and manage regional and national outreach initiatives, aligning activities with company goals and strategic priorities 

• Manage other grants and projects to support organizational objectives 

Partnership & Stakeholder Management 

• Maintain and strengthen relationships with States, districts, and other key partners 

• Foster collaborative relationships with key Benetech departments and personnel to ensure seamless partner experiences 

Performance Monitoring & Communication 

• Monitor Bookshare usage in target districts on a monthly and quarterly basis to determine program effectiveness 

• Serve as a liaison with Customer Support, Collection Development, and Product and Engineering teams to communicate and coordinate feedback from district educators and students 

• Work collaboratively with Benetech teams to create content for website, email, and other campaigns