Employment Opportunity
Full-time Education Program Manager
About the Role
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute (RRPFI) is the sole nonprofit organization created by President Reagan charged with advancing his legacy and principles – individual liberty, economic opportunity, freedom and democracy, peace through strength, and national pride.
A globally recognized nonpartisan organization based in Simi Valley, CA, with a leading policy institute in Washington, DC, RRPFI delivers impactful public affairs programming, policy convenings and projects of national and international significance, scholarly initiatives, and distinctive educational programming shaping the perspectives of middle, high school, and college students. In addition, RRPFI sustains the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum, the largest and most visited presidential library. A leading cultural institution, RRPFI houses a remarkable 125,000 square foot museum with unique historical pieces that tells the story of Ronald Reagan’s life, presidency, and enduring impact, and houses world-class special exhibitions. More information is available at www.reaganfoundation.org.
With views all the way to the Pacific Ocean and an hour from Los Angeles International Airport, RRPFI’s Simi Valley campus sits on 400 acres atop a hill, serves as the final resting place of America’s 40th President and former First Lady Nancy Reagan, displays a chunk of the Berlin Wall, and houses (among other remarkable displayed hardware) the plane President Reagan flew on as Air Force One to 26 countries. Also onsite are the Reagan Center for Public Affairs, the Presidential Learning Center, the Air Force One Pavilion, and the Reagan Leadership Academy.
The Reagan Education Team and Leadership Center
Education work at RRPFI stems from Ronald Reagan’s Farewell Address and his call for an “informed patriotism.” Our goal is to advance the legacy, guiding principles and life story of Ronald Reagan through five areas of focused programming – leadership, communication and discourse, digital programs, scholarships, and onsite programming. Our priority is to reach vast numbers of young people where they are – in their schools and online.
Position Available
The RRPFI is seeking an Education Program Manager that will be primarily responsible for leading, coordinating and supporting our education programs at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum. This position includes our leadership programming, digital programming, and other initiatives (to be determined).
The person hired for this position must be a team leader with the organizational skills necessary to coordinate our onsite and offsite programming, be able to manage people and projects, have a passion for supporting students as they grow, and be willing to roll up his/her sleeves to do the work individually and alongside a team. He/she needs to be enthusiastic, energetic and a reliable self-starter.
Duties and Responsibilities
As the Education Program Manager, you will report to the Director of Education Programming. You will be expected to perform the following duties and responsibilities as are related to this position and any additional duties hereafter assigned:
Coordination and Communication
Oversee the coordination and logistics of onsite and digital education programs (registration, curriculum, training, scholarships, etc.).
Track and manage student registrations using SalesForce and facilitating correspondence with registrants and their families throughout the application process.
Coordinate marketing efforts to promote awareness of the programs, promote upcoming events, and other opportunities.
Coordinate with other program leads within and outside of the education department.
Impact and Engagement
Cultivate and maintain connections with School Partners beyond the onsite programs.
Recruit students to volunteer/support other Education programs and initiatives (Reagan Leadership Summit, etc.)
Continue to innovate and contribute to the team leading digital programming.
Additional Responsibilities – In addition to the duties outlined above, you will be expected to participate in other events hosted by the Foundation and Institute.
On occasion, RRPFI employees are asked or required to work evenings or weekends during special events (annual Reagan National Defense Forum and Reagan National Economic Forum, Center for Public Affairs speaker series, Presidents Day, Fourth of July, etc.) to support other departments and the organization as a whole.
Additional duties/responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Education Programming and the Chief Education Programming Officer.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
Project management experience is required.
Experience mentoring and/or teaching students in a classroom, running extracurricular student programming, or museum setting is preferred.
Able to showcase adaptability and ingenuity in high pressure situations.
Experience facilitating meetings in person and via Zoom meetings and webinars.
Experience with learning management systems and social media.
Physical demands include frequent walking and use of stairs, as well as long periods of standing.
Positive attitude and ability to work well across diverse teams.
Salary/Benefits/Location
This is an exempt full-time position, offering a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including paid vacation, a health/dental plan, and retirement benefits. The position will be located at The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute, Simi Valley, California
Work Environment/Physical Demands
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
How To Apply
To apply, send resume, salary history and thoughtful cover letter (with job title) via Indeed.com at https://www.indeed.com/job/education-program-manager-02007c86ea3b50e8.
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.