JANA - Manager School Program - Jana012

Role Purpose

Design and deliver educational and school-focused cultural programming that engages students and supports learning through cultural experiences.

Key Responsibilities

Program Design & Curriculum Alignment

·       Design structured educational programs aligned with school curricula and learning objectives

·       Develop age-appropriate cultural experiences, tours, and interactive activities

·       Ensure educational value is embedded within all program elements

School & Institutional Engagement

·       Build and manage relationships with schools, education authorities, and institutions

·       Coordinate scheduling, bookings, and participation of school groups

·       Ensure smooth communication and engagement with educational stakeholders

Program Delivery & Experience Management

·       Oversee delivery of school programs on-site, ensuring structured and safe experiences

·       Manage group flow, timing, and supervision of student visits

·       Ensure high-quality engagement and facilitation

Operational Coordination

·       Coordinate with Operations for logistics, access, and movement of school groups

·       Ensure readiness of spaces, guides, and facilitators

·       Maintain safety and compliance standards

Performance & Improvement

·       Track participation levels, engagement, and feedback from schools

·       Continuously refine programs based on educational outcomes and feedback

Budget & Funding Management

• Develop and manage the budget for school programs, ensuring efficient allocation of resources
• Identify and secure funding opportunities for school programs, in collaboration with Commercial and Cultural Ecosystem teams
• Support development of partnerships, sponsorships, and institutional collaborations to enable program delivery
• Monitor program costs and ensure delivery within approved budgets

Key Success Metrics

·       Number of participating schools and students

·       Engagement and educational value

·       Feedback from educators

Required Skills & Competencies

·       Experience in education programs or youth engagement

·       Program design and facilitation

·       Stakeholder coordination

Experience Profile

-          5–8+ years of experience, with a strong background in educational programs, youth engagement, or structured visitor experiences

-          Proven experience designing and delivering educational programs, learning experiences, or youth-focused initiatives

-          Strong understanding of age-appropriate content development and learning engagement methods

-          Experience aligning programs with educational objectives, curricula, or institutional requirements

-          Demonstrated experience working with:

o   Schools and educational institutions

o   Education authorities or governing bodies

-          Ability to coordinate large volumes of school groups, including scheduling, communication, and participation management

-          Experience managing structured group visits with predefined timelines and requirements

-          Experience delivering guided tours, workshops, or structured group experiences in public or cultural environments

-          Strong facilitation skills to ensure engagement and smooth delivery

-          Experience coordinating with operations teams to manage:

o   Group movement and flow

o   Scheduling and access

o   On-site logistics

-          Strong awareness of health, safety, and safeguarding requirements for children and youth

-          Ability to ensure safe, structured, and well-supervised program delivery

-          Experience in museums, cultural institutions, heritage sites, or educational attractions

-          Experience managing school visits in large public venues or events

-          Exposure to national or large-scale cultural programs is an advantage