What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Massachusetts position at Council for Economic Education?
The Manager, CEE Massachusetts is an experienced educational professional with a strong understanding of the MA K-12 education landscape and educator needs. Serving as CEE’s on-the-ground presence with the state, the Manager will lead the growth and delivery of CEE programming, strategically cultivate relationships across the local education community, and expand direct-to-student initiatives, including Invest in Girls (IIG).
This role will organize and facilitate professional development programming that equips K-12 educators to become more confident and effective teachers of economics and personal finance, while also leading student facing programs and experiences such as Invest in Girls (IIG), the National Economics Challenge (NEC), National Personal Finance Challenge (NPFC) and the National Investment Challenge (NIC).
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the delivery and expansion of the IIG program, including curriculum implementation, cultivation and support of school and nonprofit partners, coordination of Industry Day trips and career development experiences with corporate partners and facilitation of volunteer engagement opportunities.
- Serve as the primary point of contact and convener for key stakeholders across the Massachusett's education community, including district leaders, nonprofits, and partner organizations, to advance economics and financial literacy education.
- Lead the planning and execution of professional development and academic competition events, including logistics, venue coordination and management.
- Create, coordinate, and lead teacher professional development programs, including train-the-trainer models.
- Conduct outreach and cultivate a cadre of qualified K–12 educators to expand professional development capacity and extend reach into every district to implement CEE programs that support their needs.
- Lead the planning and execution of professional development and academic competition events, including logistics, venue coordination, and vendor management.
- Grow CEE programs for high school students - the National Economic Competition (NEC), National Personal Finance Competition (NPFC), National Investment Challenge (NIC), and Invest in Girls (IIG).
- Work closely with CEE staff to develop and execute a growth plan that is aligned to CEE’s organizational objectives.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- 6–8 years of experience in the Massachusetts K–12 education space, with a strong understanding of regional education systems, educator needs, and school/district dynamics.
- Classroom teaching experience in economics, personal finance, business, or related subject areas.
- Classroom teaching experience in a MA public school is preferred.
- Familiarity with MA learning standards and curriculum implementation.
- Available for regular in person sessions in Boston (typically between 3-6 pm on weekdays) with some flexibility.
- Tech savvy and organized; able to track participation and communicate effectively with a remote team.
- Experience building, managing, and sustaining relationships with funders, strategic partners, and community stakeholders.
- Experience presenting to educators and designing/facilitating professional development programs.
- Strong oral and written communication, organization, and presentation skills.
- Dynamic individual with the willingness and ability to conduct face-to-face outreach within the community.
- Ability to implement programs independently while also having a collaborative approach, both leading and working as part of a team.
- Some regional travel is required including representing CEE at state conferences and events.
- Location preference is Boston.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
This is a part-time position, with expected working hours of 20-25 hours per week. No benefits are provided as this is a part-time position.