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Senior Program Manager, TED-Ed Programs

Company Description

TED is on a mission to discover and spread ideas that spark imagination, embrace possibility and catalyze impact. Our organization is devoted to curiosity, reason, wonder and the pursuit of knowledge — without an agenda. We welcome people from every discipline and culture who seek a deeper understanding of the world and connection with others, and we invite everyone to engage with ideas and activate them in your community.

ABOUT TED-ED

TED-Ed is TED’s youth and education initiative. Our mission is to spark and celebrate the ideas of students and educators worldwide by providing free, high-quality educational content and resources. The TED-Ed Programs team designs and manages global initiatives that equip educators and students with the tools to develop and share their ideas in powerful ways. Our work fosters creativity, public speaking, and leadership skills while providing a global platform for powerful educational ideas.

Through successful programs like TED-Ed Student Talks and TED-Ed Educator Talks, we have reached millions of students and educators around the world. As part of our ongoing efforts to have an even broader and greater impact, we now are launching a new, ambitious professional development program for educators that will empower school communities to elevate educator and student voices in even greater ways.

APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS

We’re looking for a passionate leader to help shape the future of TED-Ed’s global programs. If you’re excited about empowering educators and students, now is the time to apply! Applications are due by Monday, April 7 —don’t miss the chance to be part of this transformative work.

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

TED-Ed is seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager to drive the global adoption and expansion of the TED-Ed programs in schools, districts and education organizations. In this role, you will help to strengthen and grow our existing TED-Ed programs. You’ll also play a pivotal role in designing, launching, and scaling a new global professional development program for educators. This individual will liaison with TED-Ed and key external partners, including educators, principals, superintendents, and non-profit leaders.

The ideal candidate is an exceptional communicator who can effectively convey the value of TED-Ed’s programs to diverse stakeholders. They should be skilled at managing multiple high-level external relationships, crafting compelling narratives and proposals, and ensuring that program messaging is clear, scalable, and aligned with the education industry's language and needs. Strong program management and data-analysis skills will also be essential to measure impact and refine program strategy.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead program execution and scaling: Lead the planning, execution, and evaluation of multiple TED-Ed programs within multiple partner school districts and organizations concurrently.

  • Co-manage pilot program implementation: Co-manage the initial pilot program of TED-Ed Programs new educator-focused professional development program, refine its structure based on insights, and facilitate its expansion to schools and education organizations.

  • Manage key external relationships: Cultivate and maintain partnerships with schools, districts, educational organizations, and other stakeholders to drive program adoption. 

  • Establish efficient tracking systems: Create and maintain evergreen systems that organize stakeholder conversations, monitor relationship status, document key insights, and ensure seamless communication and collaboration across the TED-Ed team.

  • Develop compelling narratives and proposals: Clearly communicate the program’s value to potential partners, ensuring messaging is scalable and aligned with education industry needs.

  • Support professional development efforts: Design and deliver engaging, scalable training sessions, workshops, and resources for educators to implement TED-Ed programs effectively.

  • Deliver thought leadership and advocacy: Represent TED-Ed at key conferences, events, and meetings with stakeholders to promote TED-Ed programs and their impact.

  • Monitor program impact and iterate: Use data-driven insights and participant feedback to continuously refine and improve program design and execution.

Qualifications

  • Passion for education and TED-Ed’s mission to empower students and educators through the sharing of ideas.

  • Exceptional communicator with strong written and verbal skills, able to craft persuasive narratives, proposals, and presentations for diverse education stakeholders.

  • Proven experience in program management (5+ years), leading the design, execution, and scaling of education programs.

  • Expert relationship-builder, with a track record of successfully partnering with school district leaders, principals, superintendents, and non-profit organizations.

  • Deep understanding of K-12 education systems, educator professional development, and relevant industry language.

  • Strategic thinker with the ability to iterate program design based on feedback and data insights.

  • Analytical mindset, skilled in using data to measure impact and inform program improvements.

  • Collaborative and adaptable, thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment and works well across teams.

  • Public speaking and facilitation experience, confident in leading presentations, training sessions, and workshops for educators and administrators.

Additional Information

Salary Range: 100-110k  USD 

BENEFITS

  • Full health benefits (medical, dental, vision) 

  • Paid family leave

  • Work-life balance is encouraged through our flexible paid time off 

  • Free OneMedical and SpringHealth membership for you and your dependents to address physical and mental well-being 

  • 401k with match

OUR TEAM & CULTURE

The TED-Ed Programs team is small but mighty. We are entrepreneurial, fast-paced, data-driven, and deeply committed to teamwork and collaboration. We are passionate about helping students and teachers achieve the best learning outcomes. We seek a candidate who thrives in ambiguity, takes initiative, and is excited to help build a sustainable education program with global reach and lasting impact.

TED Conferences LLC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We invite all qualified candidates to apply online with their resume.

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Founded in 1984, TED Conferences is a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short talks presented at conferences where Technology, Entertainment, Design, business, and global issues are discussed in a variety of languages. T...

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