Project Manager, Program Partnerships - NYC Schools

MindUP is seeking a dynamic, relationship-driven project manager to lead our work with NYC schools, coordinating with district leaders and principals along with our partnerships with the DOE and the UFT.

You’ll be the key contact for educators and administrators, coordinating trainings, workshops, and events that bring MindUP to life in classrooms.

We need someone who knows the NYC education landscape, builds trust easily, and keeps complex projects moving.

If you’re organized, adaptable, and bring an energizing presence that inspires teachers and drives results, this role is for you.

What You’ll Do Serve as the primary liaison with DOE and UFT leaders, building trust and momentum.

Plan and execute school implementations, workshops, and events.

Coordinate a network of external trainers and deliver Train-the-Trainer sessions.

Create agendas, materials, and tailored partner resources to drive adoption.

Track engagement, timelines, and budgets to ensure results.

What You Bring Expertise in relationship-building and partnership management  Some knowledge of NYC’s education system, school operations, and union structures.

Strong communication and facilitation skills for large and small groups.

Masterful organization, balancing multiple priorities with attention to detail.

Agile problem-solving and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

A positive, energizing presence that inspires educators and keeps projects moving If you’re passionate about education, thrive in complex systems, and love turning plans into results for teachers and students, we’d love to meet you

• This position is based in NYC and includes travel to multiple in-person work sites.

MEC is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.

Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical conditions, including genetic c characteristics or information on, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

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