Adult Program and Services Manager

1 Day ago • 3-3 Years

About the job

Summary_{By Outscal}

Lead adult program strategy & execution at Pinnguaq. Manage budget, team, and program delivery. Experience in program management, community engagement, and budget management required. Passion for STEAM education and fostering community development.

Job Title: Adult Program and Services Manager

Reports to: Associate Director of Nunavut Operations

Location: Iqaluit, NU

Salary: $100,000 + Northern Allowance

Be part of the innovative future of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) learning and digital skills training by joining our team. Working alongside rural, remote, Indigenous and other communities, Pinnguaq supports the development of STEAM skills through innovative technology, art, and play.

What does success look like at Pinnguaq?

Engaging with thousands of young learners and adults across the country through the delivery of community-centred workshops
Designing and deploying interactive experiences, online learning modules, and maker kits to teach STEAM fundamentals to all ages
Publishing the nationally-recognized Root & STEM magazine, create a space to explore diverse voices and stories in STEAM
Operating makerspaces in Nunavut & Ontario providing hands-on access to tools, equipment, and training for inquisitive minds and makers

Job Summary:

As the Adult Program and Services Manager at Pinnguaq Association, you'll lead the strategy and execution of our Adult Delivery Programs in alignment with our organizational goals. You'll ensure our programs meet the needs of Adult participants nationwide. Your responsibilities include overseeing Adult program delivery and ensuring organizational deliverables are being met for reporting purposes and organizational goal alignment. The Adult Program and Services Manager will drive program success and continuous improvement while working hand-in-hand with leadership. Additionally, you'll collaborate with the Associate Director of Delivery Operations to create resources for program execution and develop learner pathways for continuous skill development.

Responsibilities:

Develop and lead the strategy of all adult programs rooted in the needs and requests of our communities
Manage the program budget and develop a program budget execution strategy
Manage the Employment specialists, STEAM Educators and other roles as needed to ensure our Adult Program and Services are top quality
Collaborating with internal teams to gather resources and develop a robust adult learning experiences
Build and maintain relationships to discover and drive continuous revenue for adult programs
Work with internal teams on ensuring our Learning Management System reflects program training materials catered towards adult learners
Work hand in hand with leadership to confirm organization needs are aligned with programs being offered
Stay up to date with labour market trends to make informed recommendations on new program opportunities and target markets
Work with the Delivery Operations Team to ensure a seamless evaluation process across our adult programs.
Analyze the qualitative feedback received regarding programming to support ongoing development
Create resources to support the Delivery Team’s execution of adult programing
Source and attend relevant conferences and other community events as an ambassador for Pinnguaq’s adult programs
Lead the development of innovative, culturally appropriate programs and services that promote digital literacy, cultural preservation, and economic development in Canada.
Support our development team in creating compelling cases so Pinnguaq’s adult programs receive funding support
Develop Pinnguaq “learner pathways” that provide learners with resources and tools to pursue further learning

Attributes and Qualifications:

Equal consideration will be given to non-academic skills and experiences of candidates.

Degree or diploma in relevant discipline or equivalent experience
3+ years experience in program management
3+ years industry experience
You have experience in seeking program participants insight and feedback, user journeys, and innovative programming
Familiar with a non-profit landscape, program funding and managing budgets
Comfortable working with Google Suits, experience with Slack and Monday would be an asset
Experience building and maintaining communities relationships, and experience working with rural, remote or indigenous communities would be an asset
Ability to work independently and with a team, using available resources to find answers to your questions
Capable of prioritizing projects and meeting deadlines

Pinnguaq Association prioritizes the safety of our employees and the community members we work with, because of this we may require both new hires and current team members to undergo a Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS). The approval for acceptance of a VSS lies with our People and Culture Team and Management. To ensure up-to-date documentation, please ensure it has not been over six months since the date of completion of the VSS you are submitting. The expense for the VSS falls on the individual, not the company, if there are any concerns regarding this please speak to the People and Culture Team. Additionally, please confirm you're completing the VSS in the correct region.

Pinnguaq Association strongly believes in fostering diversity within the communities we serve. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, women, visible minorities, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

Pinnguaq Association is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. Please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process.

$100.0K/yr (Outscal est.)

$100.0K/yr avg.

Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada

4 skills required for this role

Boost these skills to join the top 1% applicants for this job

About The Company

Pinnguaq

6 Active Jobs

Pinnguaq, a not-for-profit organization, incorporates STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) into unique learning applications that promote storytelling, health, wellness and growth with rural and remote communities. At its core, Pinnguaq embraces diversity and creates opportunities in order to empower all people through the use of technology.