Program Manager – Partnerships

Location: New York City (Hybrid – 1 day per week in office / field travel across NYC boroughs)

Reports to: Associate Director of Program

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: $63,000 – $66,000

Deadline: Rolling

About PENCIL

Since 1995, PENCIL has connected NYC students with the opportunities they need to match their ambitions. By bringing together business professionals, educators, and students, we open minds, eyes, and doors. Through hands-on programs—including in-school partnerships, mentoring, internships, and immersive experiences like Principal for a Day®—we make a tangible difference inside the classroom and beyond.

PENCIL is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

The Role

As a Program Manager, you will play an integral role in directly managing an assigned portfolio of School Partnerships while supporting internship programs and cross-functional initiatives. This hybrid role involves significant time “in the field” visiting schools and corporate offices across New York City’s five boroughs.

Key Responsibilities

• Partnership Management: Build strategic, goal-driven partnerships that address school needs while leveraging business partner capacity. Guide school leaders and business partners through goal setting, execution, best practices, and troubleshooting.
• Student Facilitation: Lead student-facing sessions using college and career readiness curricula and collaborate on culturally responsive enhancements.
• Site Visits & Support: Conduct regular on-site visits to schools and corporate offices to provide direct support for stakeholders.
• Data & Documentation: Collect data to monitor implementation impact and maintain detailed documentation of partnership goals to build organizational knowledge.
• Internship Program Support: Execute student recruitment strategies, lead job-preparedness training, match students to internships, and provide ongoing support.
• Organizational Engagement: Serve as an ambassador to PENCIL partners and donors, provide status reports, support recruitment efforts, and attend networking events, fundraisers, and workshops.

Qualifications & Competencies

• Experience: 4–6 years of experience in education, workforce development, youth development, or a related non-profit sector.
• Facilitation & Communication: Demonstrated experience facilitating curriculum, engaging youth, and public speaking before diverse audiences.
• Relationship Building: Proven ability to build successful collaborations between diverse stakeholders and operate effectively within a team.
• Project Management: Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing responsibilities and leverage data (experience with Salesforce is a plus).
• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Flexibility: A proactive, detail-oriented mindset with comfort in a fast-paced setting. Occasional evening and weekend work is required.
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work in the US.

Benefits & Perks

PENCIL offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance for you, your partner, and dependents.
• Retirement plan with employer matching.
• Commuter benefits and flexible spending accounts.
• Professional development stipend.
• Annual paid time off (holidays, vacation, and sick leave).
• Short/long-term disability and paid family leave.

How to Apply

If you are excited about this role but your background doesn’t check every single box, we still encourage you to apply! Studies show that underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply unless they meet every qualification—we want to hear from you.

Visit PENCIL’s Application Form to apply.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Studies have shown
women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At PENCIL we are
dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about the role but your experience
doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be
just the right candidate for the role.