Program Manager

Reports to: LaunchPad President

Status: Full-time, exempt

Location: Stamford, CT (On-Site)

Compensation: $45,000-$55,000 commensurate with experience

Benefits: Health, vision, dental, 401k available

LaunchPad, a program of The Village Community Foundation, is a nonprofit that creates and shares life-changing career opportunities in entertainment, sports, and finance for young adults facing barriers. Through immersive experiences, mentorship, internships, and jobs, LaunchPad helps the next generation dream big and build lasting careers. Having served over 1,000 young adults in our first two years, we are excited about our next chapter of growth. Learn more at mylaunchpad.org

The Program Manager is the central driver of LaunchPad’s programs, partnerships, and impact. This is a hands-on management role that blends program design and operations, data and impact reporting, marketing and communications, and strategic growth. Working closely with the President and key stakeholders, the Program Manager ensures that every participant experience—from career discovery events to the fellowship program—runs smoothly, is well-documented, and leads to measurable outcomes such as internships, job placements, and sustained career success. 

• Coordinate events and program logistics — handle planning, scheduling, and on-site/tactical operations for the annual Summit, Career Discovery events, and ongoing virtual sessions.
• Support the fellowship journey by tracking participant progress, ensuring timely communication, and maintaining accurate program records.
• Manage program systems and data, including entering, updating, and reporting on participant information to demonstrate outcomes.
• Assist with communications and content creation — draft newsletters, blog posts, and social media updates; help maintain the website.
• Provide logistical and administrative support for program activities, including vendor coordination and capturing photos/video at key moments.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and partners through clear, consistent communication and responsive support.
  

• Highly organized, self-starting, and entrepreneurial
• Deeply curious
• Professional experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree
• Preferably some relevant program or project management experience
• Further preference for nonprofit, workforce development, or education settings
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Skilled at using data to measure impact and tell stories
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable with public speaking and storytelling

• Native software user, able to self-start and self-train with new tools
• Strong preference for experience with:
• Gmail
• Google Sheets
• Canva
• Squarespace
• GiveSmart
• Notion
• Trello
• ChatGPT
• Mailchimp
• Google Docs

Equal Employment Opportunity: LaunchPad and The Village Community Foundation are equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.