Early Education & Workforce Development Program Manager

Job Title: Early Education & Workforce Development Program Manager

Department: Early Education & Workforce Development (EEWD)

Location: Camp Fire First Texas Resource Center, 2700 Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76137; local travel required

In-Person/Virtual: Hybrid-Tuesdays and Thursdays are designated as primary in-office days at Camp Fire, with Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays designated as remote workdays. Travel to partner sites and additional in-person hours may be required based on program needs, meetings, or special events. Mileage reimbursement is provided for approved work-related travel in accordance with Camp Fire policies.

Reports To: Vice President of EEWD

FLSA Status: Exempt

Full/Part-Time: Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Compensation Package: $55,000-$65,000

Full- time employee benefits include Medical and dental insurance; supplemental insurance options; company-paid long-term disability and life insurance; 15-16 paid holidays annually; PTO and personal leave; 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match; and discounts on eligible Camp Fire programming.

Start date: As soon as available

About the Role:
The Early Education & Workforce Development (EEWD) Program Manager coordinates, implements, and monitors initiatives that strengthen the early childhood workforce. Serving as the operational lead for assigned programs, this position helps ensure services are delivered with quality, consistency, and fidelity while building strong relationships with educators, childcare programs, community partners, and internal staff.
The Program Manager provides day-to-day operational support across EEWD and supports Registered Apprenticeship, Pre-Apprenticeship, School Success, and future workforce development initiatives as the department grows. Working in close partnership with the Vice President, this role keeps departmental priorities moving forward by coordinating implementation, facilitating communication, and supporting continuity across programs. The position manages program work and implementation but does not supervise staff or manage budgets or grants.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• You will help strengthen programs that support early childhood educators and build pathways into the early education workforce.
• You will work across multiple EEWD initiatives, helping turn plans into consistent, high-quality implementation.
• You will build relationships with educators, child care programs, schools, colleges, workforce partners, and community organizations.
• You will play an important role in helping a growing department stay organized, connected, and moving forward.

What You’ll Do – Key Job Responsibilities

Program Management

• Coordinate the day-to-day implementation of assigned EEWD programs and initiatives.
• Develop and maintain program timelines and implementation plans.
• Monitor program activities to ensure quality, consistency, and timely completion.
• Identify implementation challenges and recommend practical solutions.
• Support the launch and implementation of new EEWD initiatives.

Partner & Participant Engagement

• Build and maintain positive relationships with educators, childcare programs, workforce partners, schools, colleges, and community organizations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned programs.
• Support participant recruitment, onboarding, engagement, and successful completion.
• Provide guidance and technical assistance to participants and partners.

Operations & Coordination

• Coordinate meetings, trainings, workshops, and special events.
• Maintain accurate program records and documentation.
• Track program milestones and prepare routine program updates.
• Ensure consistent communication with participants, partners, and the EEWD team.
• Collaborate with other Camp Fire departments to support successful program implementation.

Leadership Support

• Work in close partnership with the Vice President to coordinate departmental priorities and initiatives.
• Serve as a resource to the EEWD team by helping coordinate daily operations and cross-program activities.
• Help maintain operational continuity during the Vice President’s absence by ensuring programs continue to move forward and communication remains consistent.
• Support department planning, process improvements, and continuous quality improvement efforts.
• Coordinate work and implementation across the department without direct staff supervision or responsibility for budgets or grants.

What Success Looks Like

• Assigned EEWD programs and initiatives are implemented on time and with consistent quality.
• Program timelines, milestones, records, and communications are organized, current, and accurate.
• Participants and partners receive responsive guidance, technical assistance, and clear communication.
• Implementation challenges are identified early, and practical solutions help keep work moving forward.

• Cross-program activities are coordinated effectively, supporting continuity across RegisteredApprenticeship, Pre-Apprenticeship, School Success, and future initiatives.
• The Vice President and EEWD team have reliable operational support that strengthens day-to-day implementation and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, Human Services, Business, PublicAdministration, or a related field.
• Three to five years of experience coordinating or managing education, workforce development, nonprofit, or community-based programs.
• Experience coordinating multiple projects and working with community partners.
• Strong organizational and project-coordination skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships.
• Strong problem-solving and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other technology platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in early childhood education.

Core Competencies

• Program Management
• Collaboration
• Relationship Building
• Communication
• Organization & Planning
• Problem Solving
• Adaptability
• Continuous Improvement

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Regular travel throughout the Camp Fire First Texas service area.
• Occasional evenings or weekend work to support meetings, trainings, and special events.
• Ability to work in office, classroom, and community settings.
• Ability to lift and transport program materials as needed.

About Camp Fire First Texas

Camp Fire First Texas is a nonprofit organization with more than 110 years of service in North Texas. We provide out-of-school-time and outdoor learning experiences for children and youth and workforce development for early childhood educators. Across camps, classrooms, community programs and professional learning, Camp Fire helps young people and the adults who support them build curiosity, confidence and connection.

Our Commitment

Camp Fire First Texas welcomes applicants with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to creating a workplace where employees and the people we serve are treated with respect and dignity. Candidates who meet many—but not necessarily every—qualification are encouraged to apply.

Camp Fire First Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by law.

Our Commitment

Camp Fire First Texas welcomes applicants with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to creating a workplace where employees and the people we serve are treated with respect and dignity. Candidates who meet many—but not necessarily every—qualification are encouraged to apply.

Camp Fire First Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by law.