Field Program Manager, Galileo X (Southern California/ Orange County) - Galileo Learning

Galileo is a nationally recognized summer day camp that's all about empowering young innovators to change the world! With over 70 diverse communities served and hundreds of thousands of kids inspired since 2002, we are a leader in the Innovation Education Movement.

Here, innovation, purpose and personal development converge, creating an environment where your talents shine, and your impact is celebrated. We invest, test and continually iterate to sustain a culture that values Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging. In fact, we were named one of the Best and Brightest Companies to work for in the Nation in 2023. We have also been on the Best Places to Work in the Bay Area list more than 12 times, were named one of Forbes’ Best Small Companies in 2017, and a Top 100 Real Impact Company in 2019.

If you are intrigued by innovation education, project-based learning, and working in a professional, welcoming, kid-centered environment, join us!

The Field Program Manager, Galileo X is a key member of our National Program Operations team at Galileo Learning. You will support the programs that directly serve children in their home schools or districts as a part of the “Galileo X” program. You will be the primary manager of the Camp Directors of each site location, ensuring a supportive, joyful, and professionally fulfilling experience for these education leaders. You will be responsible for supporting them through the day-to-day operations at each of your camp locations. An ideal candidate will be passionate about and experienced with bringing programming to under-resourced communities and inspired by Galileo’s potential impact.

WORK LOCATION

Hybrid within the Southern California area, serving camps in the Orange County/ LA South region. The role is a hybrid of work-from-home (remote) and onsite at Galileo Camp locations. Candidates must be located within the geographic area and be able to commute to locations in and around the region. 

The role is primarily remote from September to May, with occasional commitments on-site, and is hybrid with the expectation to be onsite at camp locations 3-4 days per week during the summer camp season.

YOU WILL

• Manage a team of Camp Directors, creating professional development opportunities, giving timely feedback, and ensuring safe, welcoming staff teams that value belonging, joy, and camp innovation & fun.

• Train Camp Directors on all logistics and operations at each managed site.

• In partnership with the L&D team, develop content for training Camp Directors, including facilitating retreat logistics and content, developing coaching materials, and deploying coaching capacity across sites.

• Create a community within your area and beyond through networking, insight sharing, and participating in regional events and activities to ensure that the critical elements of Galileo camp culture are modeled to their staff and campers.

• Serve as an escalation point for your team on issues or challenges that they do not feel prepared to resolve on their own; assist in resolution that balances customer care and program needs.

• Partner with our People Operations Team to hire, onboard, train, and support our Camp Director team throughout the hiring process and the pre-camp season.

• To support Galileo X, you will:

  • Serve as the cross-departmental liaison with marketing, customer service, training, the people operations department, and the supply team to identify customizations to existing operations

  • In partnership with the Program Director, refine KPIs for each camp and capture performance data, assist as needed with facility logistics and partnerships

  • Serve as an ambassador for Galileo X by providing support and being a liaison with on site staff and regional program partners.

YOU ARE

• Strategic, organized and performance-driven. You look at the details of life through a lens of optimization, measurement, and efficiency and feel responsible for getting things done.

• An exceptional people manager - you enjoy leading a team and love coaching and growing talent

• Ability to prioritize quickly- you can see the most important issues to attend to and know which and when to escalate

• A creative and proactive problem solver that is always eager to find innovative solutions

• Adaptable and action-oriented. You can manage a variety of projects simultaneously. Changing deadlines? Multiple stakeholders? Easy breezy. You manage your time well and are meticulous about the details.

• A visionary collaborator. You can confidently contribute to a creative vision and have the team-oriented mindset to work with others to realize it effectively.

COMPENSATION

We anticipate the compensation for this Full-Time, exempt position to be $75,000 - $85,000 annually. Exact compensation will vary and will be based on multiple factors, including geography and professional experience. 

BENEFITS

• Medical insurance for employees (additional plans and options to add dependents available at cost)

• Vision and Dental Insurance 

• 401k benefits after 1 year of employment

• Flexible Paid Time Off - time off is not limited, and we strongly recommend that employees take time off to rest and recharge. Sick pay is accrued in accordance with local laws.

• Unlimited free camp for your child(ren), OR two free weeks to be gifted (including AM/PM Extended Care)

• %15 Friends and Family Discount for Galileo Camps

• Priority scholarship nominations for Galileo Camps

• Generous parental leave and extensive support with leave planning

• Employee Assistance Program, options for life insurance, and more! 

• Membership in the Galileo Alumni Community of over 20,000 inspiring changemakers!

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (5+ years of increasing responsibility in similar field)

• 2+ years experience working with K-8 education in a leadership role

• Experience working at camps and/or out-of-school time or informal learning programs 

• 3+ Experience in multi-site staff management and managing programs or services (preferred) 

• Experience with B2B sales or account management a plus!

• Experience with Salesforce, Google Analytics, and project management softwares

• Ability to travel to 3 annual events (1 weekend) and up to 3 weekends during the summer

• Ability to commute to camps within 1 hour drive time of your home location regularly

• Readiness to stick around: we find that our team and team members benefit from a long-term commitment to be successful and achieve their goals.

At Galileo Camps, we value divergent thinkers who bring many different experiences and viewpoints to the table! We also strongly encourage members of underrepresented groups and people of diverse backgrounds to apply. Additionally, research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the requirements, women and other underrepresented people tend to apply only when they match all criteria. If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, we encourage you to apply.

During the onboarding process, you may need to complete a Tuberculosis (TB) screening, a background check, and mandated reporter training (California only). More details will be provided during your onboarding process.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  

• Occasionally lift and carry up to 30 lbs.
• Constantly operate a computer (including typing, reading)
• Frequently remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time
• Constantly communicate in-person, virtually, and from a range of distances
• Frequently remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time, sitting or standing

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Galileo Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We comply with the ADA and provide reasonable accommodations that allow qualified applicants/employees to perform the essential functions of the job. To request accommodation, contact our People Services team. Please note that our job descriptions are only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties