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Education Program Manager
We Care Solar is an award-winning U.S. nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening healthcare and education in low-resource settings through solar energy solutions and education. Since 2010, We Care Solar has designed and delivered compact, durable solar electric systems to energy-deficient health centers and schools, replacing candles and kerosene lanterns with bright, efficient LED lights and power for essential devices. www.wecaresolar.org
We are a mission focused organization and team that likes to have fun while doing serious work. Our team includes global staff from five of our priority countries in Africa and U.S.-based staff across six states. Many of our team members have been with We Care Solar for more than five years. We are extremely committed to providing a fun and flexible work environment (virtually and in-person) while ensuring that we are able to deliver cost effective programs with high impact.
$80,000 to $90,000
Key Responsibilities
- Recruit middle and high schools through targeted outreach and relationship-building with districts and education networks.
- Lead communication with educators and stakeholders to ensure strong program engagement.
- Plan and facilitate in-person and virtual teacher training workshops.
- Develop and manage strategic education partnerships to expand program reach.
- Support curriculum development and provide ongoing technical and instructional support to educators.
- Oversee digital and remote learning components of the program.
- Collaborate with internal teams and partners to track, analyze, and report on program impact.
- Manage program budgets and partnership agreements (MOUs).
- Contribute to grant proposals, reports, and donor communications; maintain grant records in Salesforce.
- Represent We Share Solar at conferences and events to build visibility and funding opportunities.
- Stay current on trends in education and solar sectors to inform program strategy.
Qualifications Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree with a preference for related fields such as education, science, environmental science, engineering, energy, or sustainable development.
- Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in project management or teaching.
Required Skills:
- Exceptional writing and editing skills.
- Comfortable with public speaking and giving presentations
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Tech savvy with proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Office Suite applications
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment with competing priorities.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to think creatively and analytically.
- A results-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
- Highly organized, deadline-driven, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Desired, but not required:
- Experience with middle or high school STEM education
- Knowledge in solar energy, renewable energy, engineering, CTE, workforce development, EdTech/ digital learning, and Project-based learning would be an asset.
- Experience doing curriculum design or developing digital learning materials
- Experience creating and managing budgets
- Familiarity with non-profit fundraising, especially proposal and report writing
- Experience with monitoring & evaluation and/or education assessment
- Basic graphic design skills, especially with Canva
- Familiarity with Thinkific or similar online learning platforms
- Proficiency with Salesforce or similar CRM systems
Personal Attributes
- Passionate about STEM education, renewable energy, sustainability, and social impact.
- High level of initiative and accountability.
- Collaborative, team-oriented, and open to feedback.
- Strong attention to detail and highly organized.
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a remote team.
Work Environment and Travel
- Remote or hybrid work setup with strong virtual collaboration tools.
- Preference for candidates based in California, Minnesota, or Illinois, but open to exceptional remote candidates in the U.S.
- A typical weekly schedule would include a majority of working hours synched with the Pacific time zone for meetings and collaboration with team members.
- Occasional evening/weekend hours may be required during peak program or event times and to collaborate with team members across time zones.
- Expected travel:
- 4-8 domestic trips per year for teacher workshops, team meetings, and conferences.
- Summer tends to be our heaviest travel season with teacher workshops. The Program Manager would need to be available for 2-3 trips per summer.
- Potential for occasional international travel (typically once every 2-3 years)
Please send a cover letter and resume to: [email protected] with “Education Program Manager” in the subject line. Please no phone calls or emails regarding this position. Resumes will be reviewed as they are received. June 15th is the priority deadline for applicants. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
