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Exciting opportunity to steer the TED-Ed Student Talks program and make a global impact in the educational sector.
Overview
Salary £85000 - £95000
Location New York, NY, USA
Expires Expires at anytime
Organisation Summary
TED is a globally impactful organisation, focused on spreading powerful ideas that trigger curiosity, embrace potential and drive influence. We are dedicated to inquiry, reason, astonishment and relentless pursuit of knowledge. Our community is open to individuals from all disciplines who are interested in exploring the world and seek connection with others.
Role Summary
- Manage and expand the TED-Ed Student Talks program.
- Oversee the full program cycle, from strategic orientation to execution.
- Ensure smooth operations and ongoing process enhancements.
- Supervise a Program Coordinator and effectively delegate operational and administrative tasks.
- Focus on high-level strategy, innovation, and program development.
Role Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience in program or project management, preferably within education, non-profits, or community engagement.
- Strong organizational and tech-savvy skills.
- Experience with Airtable, Google Workspace, Zendesk, Mighty Networks, Mixpanel, etc.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience in event planning, workshop facilitation, or educator engagement preferred.
- Must be passionate about TED’s mission and educational initiatives.
Company Description TED is on a mission to discover and spread ideas that spark imagination, embrace possibility and catalyze impact. Our organization is devoted to curiosity, reason, wonder and the pursuit of knowledge — without an agenda. We welcome people from every discipline and culture who seek a deeper understanding of the world and connection with others, and we invite everyone to engage with ideas and activate them in your community.
The Role TED-Ed is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead and grow the TED-Ed Student Talks program. This individual will own the entire program lifecycle, from strategic direction to execution, ensuring smooth operations, continuous process improvements, and meaningful engagement with our global community of educators and students. The Program Manager will also supervise a Program Coordinator and be responsible for effectively delegating several operational and administrative tasks while concurrently focusing on high-level strategy, innovation, and program expansion.
Job Requirements 3+ years of experience in program or project management, preferably in education, non-profits, or community engagement. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously. Tech-savvy, with experience using Airtable, Google Workspace, Zendesk, Mighty Networks, Mixpanel, and email marketing tools (or willingness to learn). Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience developing training materials and community resources. Ability to analyze data and generate insights to improve program performance. Comfortable troubleshooting technology and working with developers to resolve issues. Experience in event planning, workshop facilitation, or educator engagement is a plus. Passion for TED’s mission and education initiatives.
Benefits Full health benefits (medical, dental, vision) Paid family leave Work-life balance is encouraged through our flexible paid time off Free OneMedical and SpringHealth membership for you and your dependents to address physical and mental well-being 401k with match
Additional Information This position is based in the United States. Applicants must be located within the U.S. to be considered for this role. We are unable to consider applicants who are not based in the U.S. at this time. TED Conferences LLC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
