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