About

Manager of Educational Solutions
Reports to: Vice President of Strategic Innovation and Partnerships

Organization: Mizzen Education, Inc. (501(c)(3) nonprofit)
Location: Remote. US only. Candidates in Arizona, California, Georgia, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina and Oregon strongly preferred yet not a requirement.
Position type: Full-time
Work Schedule: Agreed upon. Travel Events 5% - 10%

About Mizzen Education

We are on a mission: to partner with the out-of-school time field to spark curiosity, cultivate joy, and inspire a love of learning among children and youth. In collaboration with youth-serving professionals across the U.S., we pioneer solutions, offer trusted learning content, nurture community, and create transformative educational experiences for youth in every zip code.

Mizzen Education launched as an independent charitable 501(c)(3) organization in October 2023. As a result, the workplace culture is that of a nimble start-up organization with team members proactively establishing and supporting systems and processes to support Mizzen Education’s growth and development as a high-performing organization. And this is where you come in.

Are you a youth development professional with a passion and precision to create innovative solutions to support youth and educators through academic enrichment? Do you bring a human-centered approach when reimagining educational opportunities for families and communities? Are you a self-starter who brings an entrepreneurial mindset when collaborating with others? If yes, then please, keep reading.

To remain aligned and connected with the opportunities and continuous quality improvement priorities we have set for ourselves, Mizzen Education is looking for a Manager of Educational Solutions (full-time) to join our 11-person team of dedicated out-of-school time professionals. We are looking for someone who demonstrates a steadfast commitment about education and community just as we do, and who will bring their true self to Mizzen Education.

If you can see yourself in this environment, then check out the job description below.

About the Position

The Manager of Educational Solutions is responsible for developing innovative learning journeys, cultivating strategic partnerships, expanding Mizzen Education’s youth-centered resources, and creating research-based solutions for educators to support the needs of the out-of-school time community.

What You’ll Do

Partnership Cultivation: In collaboration with the Vice President of Strategic Innovation and Partnerships, identify, assess and expand the next generation of Mizzen Education partnerships to support the growth of innovative and engaging learning resources.

• Partner Portfolio Management: Manage the lifecycle of partnership portfolios and administer the development, adaptation and publishing of learning resources in support of the Mizzen Education platform. The Manager of Educational Solutions will also oversee the day-to-day engagement and supports needed to cultivate a collaborative and thriving environment with partners.
• Instructional Quality Supports: Lead the research and design strategy to develop a standards-aligned instructional model to enhance the quality of out-of-school time educators’ facilitation skills and -knowledge of youth development principles.
• Outcome Measurement Design: Lead, develop and provide guidance around outcome measurement processes for learning resources and instructional supports.
• Consultant Supervision: Co-lead a team of EduExperts (consultants) to support the implementation of the Strategic Innovations and Partnerships’ operational plan and strategy. This includes creating and managing a scope of work to advance content development and creation with internal and external partners.
• Organizational Cross Collaboration: Collaborate and coordinate with all Mizzen Education teams to ensure alignment between departmental and organizational goals. Manager will co-design and support implementation of partnership engagement plans, working closely with various teams to align on strategic initiatives.
• Support & Miscellaneous: Provide additional support as needed, including but not limited to co-management of partnership portfolios and support of organization events and initiatives.

Work Environment & Requirements

• Work approximately 40 hours per week.
• Flexible, remote position.
• Co-manage a team of education consultants (2-3 professionals) for the Strategic Innovations and Partnerships Department.
• Travel 2-4 times a year for organization events or initiatives.

What You Need to Succeed

A successful candidate will bring an innovative spirit, an eagerness to learn, strong attention to detail, and a willingness to take ownership of tasks both big and small.

Bachelor's degree in education, social work or nonprofit leadership or equivalent experience required.

• Understanding of youth development principles and of the Mizzen Education’s products and services.
• At least 5 years of experience in education and/or youth development required.
• Strong knowledge of learning resource development and curriculum standards.
• Ability to work, communicate and collaborate in a 100% remote environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and willingness to learn new technical tools (Asana, HubSpot, Retool, etc) to support the work.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• People-oriented and results driven with strong active listening, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and time management skills.
• Have a mission-driven, social impact mindset.

What we offer you:

A human-centered, collaborative, purpose-driven, and creative group of professionals dedicated to advancing high-quality learning experiences for both educators and the youth they serve.

Salary range for the position will be $78,500 to $83,000 per year depending on relevant experience and work history.

Mizzen Education, Inc. offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package.

• 401k matching
• 10 days paid time off per year
• Company-Observed Holidays (27 days in 2025)
• Monthly, work from home stipend
• Flexible schedule (during work hours)

Subject to change

How to apply:

Send a resume, cover letter along with 2 samples of lesson plans or activities you have designed and implemented with youth. Please feel free to be creative and approach this however it best reflects you.

We will take at least 1 – 2 weeks to review all applications before contacting applicants who have caught our attention. If you haven’t heard from us and really want to check in, feel free to email jobs@mizzen.org.

Find us Online:
www.mizzen.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/mizzeneducation
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/mizzeneducation
Instagram: www.instagram.com/mizzeneducation

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Mizzen Education’s mission statement and core values prioritizes a human-centered culture of inclusion for its employees that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. Mizzen Education, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single requirement. At Mizzen Education, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every single qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right fit for this or other roles.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $78,500.00 - $83,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Mizzen Education is requesting 2 samples of lesson plans or activities you have designed and implemented with youth. Have you included two samples of lesson plans or activities you have personally designed and implemented with youth in your resume upload?

Experience:

• education and/or youth development: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: Remote