Program Manager – Building a Better Brother (School Year Program)

Organization: TheBlackManCan, Inc.

Position: Program Manager (Contractor, 10-Month)

Reports to: Founder & Chief Visionary Officer

Location: New York City – travel across 8–10 schools required

Compensation: $70,000–$80,000 (based on experience)

Organization: TheBlackManCan, Inc.

Position: Program Manager (Contractor, 10-Month)

Reports to: Founder & Chief Visionary Officer

Location: [New York City – travel across 8–10 schools required]

Compensation: $70,000–$80,000 (based on experience)

About TheBlackManCan & Building a Better Brother

TheBlackManCan, Inc. is dedicated to uplifting, inspiring, and educating Black men and boys worldwide. Our Building a Better Brother program is a year-long, school-based initiative that equips boys of color with the skills, tools, and mindsets to thrive. With a focus on social-emotional learning, leadership, entrepreneurship, and literacy, we foster brotherhood, positive identity development, and pathways to success.

Position Overview

The Program Manager will serve as the frontline leader and facilitator of the Building a Better Brother School Year Program, delivering programming across 8–10 schools. Reporting directly to the Founder & Chief Visionary Officer, the Program Manager will lead student sessions, manage logistics, and coordinate with schools and community partners to ensure the program’s success.

This is a fully in-person role that requires a passion for working directly with young people and a commitment to creating meaningful impact in schools and communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (Education, Psychology, Sociology, Youth Development, or related field).
• 2–4 years of professional experience in youth development, education, or related fields.
• Strong facilitation skills and comfort leading groups of middle and high school boys.
• Demonstrated passion for empowering boys and young men of color.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills to coordinate across multiple school sites.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage youth, educators, and community partners.
• Flexibility to travel daily between schools (role is fully in-person).

Program Delivery & Student Engagement

• Facilitate and lead the Building a Better Brother curriculum directly with boys across 8–10 schools.
• Build authentic, supportive, and affirming relationships with students to foster personal growth and positive identity development.
• Create engaging, student-centered learning environments that incorporate SEL, leadership, and entrepreneurship.

Program Operations & Logistics

• Coordinate logistics for program activities, including trips, guest speakers, and special events.
• Work with community partners and speakers to enhance program experiences for students.
• Ensure consistent scheduling, communication, and alignment with school administrators and staff.

Collaboration & Communication

• Serve as the primary point of contact for participating schools.
• Hold weekly meetings with the Founder & CEO (some in-person) to review program updates, challenges, and successes.
• Document program progress and contribute to ongoing improvement and reporting.

Professional development opportunities provided.