About the Role

Cambiar Education’s Quest team seeks a Program Manager to join our growing Micro-Internship initiative—a national effort connecting high school students to real-world, project-based work experiences.

This is the perfect role for a generalist who loves both people and details—someone who finds joy in making complex programs run seamlessly while building trusting relationships with teachers and students. You’ll be the connective tissue that ensures everything works: timelines stay on track, educators feel supported, and students have transformative real-world learning experiences.

The Program Manager will report to the Director, Quest and collaborate closely on our partnerships, design, and evaluation work. The role is based in Los Angeles and includes monthly in-person team meetings, regular in-person visits to schools and events, plus occasional national travel as the program expands.

What You’ll Do

As the Program Manager, School Partnerships & Implementation, you will be accountable for the following:

Workstream 1: Program Management & Operations Excellence

Outcome: Each micro-internship cycle runs seamlessly from launch through student completion.

• Manage project timelines, partner calendars, and implementation milestones.
• Oversee logistics for teacher training, program launches, and student showcases.
• Track participation, survey completion, and evaluation data to ensure quality delivery.
• Maintain clear documentation, streamline internal systems, and propose process improvements.

Workstream 2: Partner Materials and Training Supports

Outcome: All partners (schools, teachers, and business clients) have clear, user-friendly materials and training supports to deliver the micro-internship experience with fidelity.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for a portfolio of schools, districts, and business partners, coordinating onboarding, training logistics, and communication.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve partner materials (e.g., training guides,  facilitator guides, toolkits, and slide decks) and manage a centralized resource library.
• Co-facilitate virtual and in-person training to ensure partners are prepared for implementation.
• Troubleshoot issues, align schedules and expectations, and capture feedback to inform ongoing improvements.

Workstream 3: Educator & Partner Coaching Support

Outcome: Educators and business partners receive the coaching, tools, and encouragement they need to guide students through authentic project-based learning.

• Support educator coaching sessions (e.g., scheduling, preparing materials, documenting takeaways).
• Help refine and update facilitation guides, educator toolkits, and learning resources.
• Observe and support select implementations to capture feedback and model strong facilitation practices.
• Champion student voice and equitable participation throughout program delivery.

Workstream 4: Cross-Team Collaboration & National Implementation Support

Outcome: The micro-internship program scales effectively with consistent quality across regions.

• Collaborate with the team on national implementations beyond LA.
• Coordinate cross-functional efforts across design, data, and partnership workstreams.
• Contribute to team learning, reflection, and continuous improvement cycles.

This Role Is for You If

• You are a detail-oriented project manager who enjoys bringing order to complexity.
• You build strong, trusting relationships with educators and partners.
• You’re proactive, anticipating what’s needed before others notice it’s missing.
• You’re energized by helping teachers and students succeed through real-world learning.
• You love working in a fast-moving, mission-driven environment that values collaboration and humor.

What You Bring

• 4–7 years of relevant experience in program management, education, youth development, or related fields.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Experience supporting educators or implementing project-based learning in school or out of school settings.
• Comfort engaging with high school students in classroom or program settings.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and proactive communication skills.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and comfort working with data systems (e.g., Airtable, survey tools, or dashboards for tracking participation and outcomes).
• Must be based in Los Angeles County , with ability to travel locally across the region and occasionally nationally (~10–20% travel).

Work Environment

Our team is 100% remote, but this role requires regular weekly in-person engagement across Los Angeles schools and community partners. Occasional overnight travel (2–4 times per year) is expected for national meetings, team retreats, and site visits.

What’s in Store for You

• Salary range: $90,000 – $105,000  per year, depending on experience.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, plus 401K with employer match.
• Optional benefits such as EAP, HSA/FSA, and pet insurance.
• Remote work environment with regional travel.
• Annual team retreats and site visits.
• Wellness and home-office stipends.
• Flexible “Use What You Need” PTO policy, ~15 paid holidays, and 10 sick days annually.
• The chance to contribute to a nonprofit that’s equitizing education for all.

About Cambiar Education

Cambiar Education is a nonprofit venture design studio focused on student success and equity. By joining Cambiar Education, you join a network of individuals committed to changing the marketplace for education innovation to prove undeniably that every student can succeed and thrive. We respect each other’s time, value one another as individuals, and strive to create a workplace that lives its values.

Our Core Values

CREATE 🌎 We create to make a transformative difference in the world. We are eternally optimistic and develop game-changing solutions.

LOVE ❤️ We do this work because we believe in the tremendous talent and human potential of all; we seek to discover, engage, and celebrate everyone’s unique “superpowers.” We seek out and lean into diverse ideas, joyful debates, and direct feedback.

GROW 🌱 We have a crazy curiosity, love big challenges, and aren’t afraid to fail. We accelerate growth and impact so change agents and change efforts reach their fullest potential.

LAUGH 😄 We laugh often and out loud; creativity is best fostered when we are having fun! We defer judgment so we can all laugh, dance, sing, and express “like no one is watching.”

DARE 🚀 We dare to dream big, take bold action, and challenge the impossible. We embrace risk, push boundaries, and step into the unknown with strength and courage, knowing that growth lies beyond comfort.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

At Cambiar Education, we believe everyone can make a positive impact. To support that view, we aim to cultivate a diverse and inclusive workplace that champions equity in education and the communities we serve. We believe that a variety of perspectives and experiences strengthens our community and enhances our impact. Our commitment to provide an environment free from discrimination and harassment, where every individual feels respected and valued, underscores our mission of creating life changing impact for one million youth.

Cambiar Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles, including braids, locks, and twists), ethnicity, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, sex (including childbirth, breast feeding, and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age (40 and over), protected medical condition (including cancer and genetic conditions), genetic information, disability (mental and physical), reproductive health decision-making, medical leave or other types of protected leave (requesting or approved for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act or the California Family Rights Act), domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, use of cannabis off the job and away from the workplace, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.  This policy extends to all aspects of our employment practices including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, promotions, transfers, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms and conditions of employment.

If you require assistance during the application process or need to inquire about accommodations, please contact us at careers@cambiareducation.org.

Together, we can create a welcoming environment that empowers every member of our community.