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About us

We are professional, agile, innovative and our goal is to The National Writers Series (legal name Writers Series of Traverse City) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to engaging world-renowned authors in meaningful conversations in the Traverse City area. Our goal is to create a deeper understanding of issues and ways of life that exist within and outside of our rural boundaries. We are also “raising writers” with programs that help students express themselves, explore the world through reading, develop their imaginations, and think critically. .

Our work environment includes:

• Modern office setting
• Food provided
• Modern office setting
• Work-from-home days

**Job Summary:**

We are seeking an experienced Education Manager to oversee educational programs and initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with students, possess strong administrative skills, and be dedicated to promoting academic success.

**Duties:**

- ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

● Coordinate and supervise all education programs offered by NWS. Oversee scheduling of

all education programs. (See next section for further detail.)

● In conjunction with executive director, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate all instructors

for Raising Writers programs.

● Take on the coordination of the NWS Battle of the Books program, which includes

working closely with NWS staff, the Battle of the Books committee, and community

partners to host a successful and fun annual event.

● Develop and nurture relationships with school districts, schools, and organizations in

order to strengthen connections with communities in northern Michigan. Get to know and

work with English/Language Arts teachers, school counselors, and librarians throughout

NWS Education Manager Job Description 2

northern Michigan, primarily in the five counties of Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Benzie,

Antrim, and Kalkaska.

● Work closely with Communications Manager and Graphic Designer to develop

compelling marketing pieces and outreach opportunities for NWS education programs.

● Identify trends and needs in education and design programmatic responses including

preparation of program descriptions and narratives for grant applications.

● Evaluate all classes, workshops, and overall programs regularly.

● In conjunction with the executive director, develop budgets for education programs and

tracking to ensure that programs operate within financial parameters set forth in the

board-approved budget. Compile Excel sheets of actual expenses versus budget.

● Participate in grant proposal planning, preparation, and tracking and compliance with

reporting requirements as pertains to education.

● Develop and execute a strategy to recruit students for Raising Writers programs, which

will include advertising, classroom visits, posters, social media and email.

● Help identify and procure donors and sponsors for Raising Writers programs.

● Research and write grants, as requested.

NWS Education Programs (aka Raising Writers)

NWS education programs include but are not limited to:

● Front Street Writers workshops, masterclasses, and creative writing lab (year-round)

o Work closely with the executive director to identify potential classes and

instructors, then implement and supervise. Act as a liaison between NWS and

students, parents, teachers, librarians, and instructors.

● Battle of the Books (September – March)

o Spearhead the planning of BOTB, chair the BOTB committee, and work at events

● College Scholarships (January – May)

o Work with Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation to market, review,

and award four scholarships to local students

● Elementary Poetry Workshops (January – March)

o Work with fourth- and fifth-grade teachers and principals at Blair and Traverse

Heights to coordinate annual poetry workshops

● Literary Journal (December – May)

NWS Education Manager Job Description 3

o Help compile and edit the annual journal pieces and see through publication and

distribution

o Organize an end-of-school-year book launch for students who were published in

the NWS Literary Journal

● Classes offered through Northwestern Michigan College Extended Education Services

and College for Kids (Year round)

o Help identify potential classes and instructors and coordinate with NMC

representatives

This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on student success through innovative educational programs. If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for education, we invite you to apply.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Traverse City, MI 49684 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Traverse City, MI 49684: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Traverse City, MI 49684