Youth Programs Manager
Quick answer
Saturday Academy is hiring a full-time Youth Programs Manager (Portland, hybrid) to lead summer camps, school residencies, and classes, with a salary range of $52,000 to $62,000.
- Role
- Youth Programs Manager
- Organization
- Saturday Academy
- Location
- Portland, Hybrid
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Mid
- Compensation
- $52,000 to $62,000 annually
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Youth Programs Manager at Saturday Academy will lead the development and management of summer camps, school residencies, and classes, ensuring educational quality, financial responsibility, and student engagement.
What you'll do
- Provide overall leadership for K-8 Summer Camps and School Residencies/Classes programs
- Develop and manage annual program plans, calendars, staffing plans, budgets, enrollment targets, and implementation timelines
- Recruit, vet, select, onboard, contract, schedule, directly supervise, coach, evaluate, and retain instructors and other seasonal program staff
- Oversee summer camp operations across multiple locations
- Own and strengthen relationships with K-12 schools and educators
- Design, adapt, and support engaging, age-appropriate, hands-on, and project-based STEAM learning experiences
What it takes
- At least three years of progressively responsible experience managing K-12 education, youth-development, out-of-school-time, camp, or related community programs
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex programs involving multiple workstreams, deadlines, locations, partners, and seasonal staffing needs
- Experience developing or supporting hands-on, project-based STEAM learning experiences for children or young people
- Strong relationship-management and customer-service skills
- Experience developing and monitoring program budgets and using enrollment, revenue, expense, and participation information to guide decisions
- Excellent organizational, project-management, written-communication, and verbal-communication skills
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Medical, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan with employer match; Paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, and personal leave
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
Portland, hybrid work setup
What is the compensation?
The salary range is $52,000 to $62,000 annually.
What are the key qualifications required?
At least three years of experience managing K-12 education programs, strong program management and budgeting skills, and excellent communication skills.
How do I apply?
Submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Priority will be given to applicants who submit materials before October 26, 2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on Saturday Academy's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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