The Part-Time Program Associate supports the implementation and expansion of NFTE’s experiential entrepreneurship education within a designated region. This role contributes to the success of NFTE programs by engaging teachers, coordinating volunteers, supporting student activities, and activating local partnerships. Reporting to the Regional Executive Director, the Program Associate serves as a connector between educators, students, volunteers, and the broader NFTE team to ensure strong program delivery and impact.
Educator & Program Support
- Maintain regular communication with NFTE educators to provide ongoing support and technical assistance.
- Assist with teacher onboarding, training sessions, and professional development.
- Support classroom implementation, pitch events, and student experiences (in-person and virtual).
- Track program implementation metrics and learning outcomes aligned to regional/programmatic KPIs.
Volunteer Engagement
- Coordinate local volunteer participation in speaking, judging, mentoring, or coaching roles.
- Maintain accurate volunteer records and assist with outreach in partnership with NFTE’s Volunteer Team.
- Support local relationship-building with repeat volunteers and business partners.
School & Community Engagement
- Assist with onboarding new school partners and community-based organizations.
- Represent NFTE at regional events such as education fairs, pitch competitions, or community showcases.
- Support integration of entrepreneurship programming into schools and partner organizations.
Event Support
- Help plan and execute key program events including student pitch competitions, innovation challenges, and enrichment programs like BizCamps or Startup Summer.
- Ensure logistical readiness and collaborate with partners and educators to execute impactful experiences.
Data, Reporting & Operations
- Track and report on school sites, program activities, and volunteer participation.
- Submit weekly updates and monthly reports aligned to contract deliverables.
- Support use of tools like Salesforce, Microsoft 365, and NFTE’s digital curriculum platforms.
Qualifications
- 1–2 years experience in education, nonprofit, youth programming, or related fields.
- Strong communication and organization skills.
- Ability to work independently in a remote, deadline-driven environment.
- Ability to travel around region for programmatic events.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365; experience with Salesforce or similar CRMs a plus.
- Familiarity with K–12 education or community-based programming preferred.
Working Environment:
- Passionate team committed to an exciting, dynamic mission
- The position will travel as necessary, locally and regionally, and potentially nationally
- Relocation assistance is not available for this role
- This position will work remotely, from a home office
Why our employees love working at NFTE:
- Internationally recognized educational nonprofit committed to a dynamic mission
- Competitive salary with a total rewards suite of outstanding competitive benefits, including:
- NFTE sponsored Comprehensive Health Insurance
- Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance (fully paid by NFTE)
- 403(B) Retirement Savings Plan with generous company match
- Generous PTO (extensive vacation/holidays/personal time; paid sick time)
- Summer Fridays, Flex Time, Paid Family Leave (up to 6 weeks), Short and Long term Disability, and “NFTE Time” (additional paid holiday break between Christmas and New Year’s Day)
- Flexible Savings Account (FSA): Pre-tax savings for expenses not covered by plan
- Dependent Care Account (DCA): Pre-tax savings for childcare services
- Transportation Savings Account (TSA): Pre-tax savings (transit/parking services)
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Professional development support through learning opportunities (internal workshops, external conferences, and organizational projects)
- Merit-driven recognition and performance management programs
- Employee Referral Program
- Telecommuting (via remote work from home options)
About NFTE
Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) is a global nonprofit bringing high-quality entrepreneurship education to under-resourced communities. Each year, we reach more than 70,000 students in 28 U.S. states and 32 countries worldwide, and to date, have educated over one million learners through school, college, and community programs. Our mission is to bring the power of entrepreneurship education to learners, educators, and decision-makers so all young people can own their futures. Learn more at www.nfte.com.
Our Values
At NFTE, we lead with purpose—being bold in our aspirations, strategic in our actions, and relentless in pursuing equitable opportunity for all learners. Our core values—owning the outcome, reimagining possibilities, championing equity, building together, winning together, and driving the dialogue—guide everything we do. We strive to advance equity, create innovative solutions, and achieve shared success, ensuring all young people can own their futures.
