Now Hiring: Manager, Education Programs | Two Ten Footwear Foundation
Location: Remote (Home base must be between Washington, DC, and Maine)
Travel: Occasional travel for in-person meetings and industry events
About Two Ten Footwear Foundation:
Since the 1930s, Two Ten Footwear Foundation has been the only national nonprofit dedicated to lifting lives in the U.S. footwear industry. From financial assistance and scholarships to professional development and community connection, Two Ten has been helping footwear employees and their families thrive for generations.
Learn more: www.twoten.org
About the Role:
The Manager, Education Programs drives Two Ten’s mission to expand economic mobility through education and career advancement opportunities in the footwear industry.
This position manages two flagship initiatives:
Higher Education Scholarship Program – Providing tuition assistance for postsecondary and vocational education.
Upskilling & Professional Development Grant Program – Supporting women (and soon, all employees) pursuing career-enhancing training.
Reporting to the Director of Grant Programs, this role is ideal for a data-savvy program manager who thrives at the intersection of education, philanthropy, and workforce development.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead all aspects of the Education Grant Programs — from eligibility and selection to data reporting and participant engagement.
- Partner with educational institutions and industry organizations (like EdX, FIT, and Pensole) to strengthen partnerships and expand program reach.
- Collaborate across internal teams — Finance, Development, and Marketing — to ensure seamless program delivery and accurate reporting.
- Use data insights to measure program outcomes, improve equity, and inform future strategies.
- Represent Two Ten at conferences and industry events, helping shape the future of workforce and education initiatives in the footwear industry.
What You Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree or 5–8 years of experience in workforce, community, or economic development, education, HR, or philanthropy.
- 2–5 years in nonprofit program management or human resources.
- Strong project management and communication skills with experience coordinating multiple stakeholders.
- Comfort with CRM systems (Salesforce, Blackbaud) and Excel for tracking and reporting.
- A genuine commitment to equity, inclusion, and helping others advance through education and career growth.
Working Conditions:
- Remote – Must reside between Washington, DC, and Maine.
- Occasional travel – In-person meetings in NY and MA, plus periodic industry events (e.g., Atlanta, Charlotte).
Why Join Two Ten?
You’ll be part of a passionate, mission-driven team that has supported generations of footwear employees — from retail floor to C-suite — with compassion, opportunity, and community.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Two Ten Footwear Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
Note: This search is managed by HCM Unlocked on behalf of Two Ten Footwear Foundation.
Candidates will be asked to provide at least one work sample (e.g., project brief, white paper, program analysis, or proposal) during the interview process.
