Project Manager - Engagement & Education

The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting is an award-winning nonprofit journalism organization that sponsors independent reporting on global issues that mainstream media often overlook. Our education and engagement programs bring this journalism into classrooms, universities, and communities worldwide, using storytelling as a tool for understanding complex challenges and inspiring action.

About the role

The Pulitzer Center seeks an exceptional project manager to transform ambitious engagement strategies into operational reality--ensuring that breakthrough journalism reaches classrooms, communities, and audiences worldwide through well-executed programs and seamless collaboration.

As Project Manager - Engagement & Education, you'll serve as the operational backbone of our engagement work, translating the Chief Impact Officer's strategic vision into detailed project plans, coordinated workflows, and measurable outcomes. You'll orchestrate complex, cross-functional initiatives spanning K-12 education, university partnerships, international outreach, and community engagement--ensuring ideas that move smoothly from concept to impact.

This isn't about administrative support--it's about operational leadership. We're looking for someone who thrives in complexity, sees connections others miss, and builds systems that enable teams to do their best work. Someone who can manage multiple moving pieces simultaneously while maintaining clarity, quality, and forward momentum--all while centering equity and inclusion in every operational decision.

If you're energized by the challenge of turning strategy into action, building infrastructure that scales, and enabling collaborative success across distributed teams, this role offers the opportunity to amplify the impact of journalism that matters.

Responsibilities

Program Administration & Operations 

• Develop and maintain organizational systems and infrastructure that promote cross-team collaboration, operational effectiveness, and program quality, including program documentation, records, resource files, and contact management--ensuring accessibility and inclusivity in all systems design
• Lead planning and facilitation of Engagement team meetings in consultation with the Chief Impact Officer, including agenda setting, documentation of outcomes, and follow-up tracking, creating spaces where diverse perspectives are heard and valued
• Develop project timelines, work plans, budgets, and deliverables, managing clear project documentation and shared workspaces in collaboration with existing operational systems, with attention to equitable resource distribution
• Oversee budgeting, invoicing, and expense tracking in coordination with Chief Impact Officer and finance staff

Program Implementation & Cross-Team Coordination

• Manage the implementation of engagement programs inspired by the Pulitzer Center model, translating strategic priorities into detailed project plans, timelines, and workflows that expand the visibility and impact of journalism beyond initial publication, with intentional focus on reaching diverse audiences and underserved communities
• Facilitate cross-departmental collaboration between engagement, editorial, operations, and development teams, managing global and cross-border initiatives that strengthen public-interest journalism ecosystems while centering diverse voices and perspectives
• Track deliverables, milestones, and dependencies across multiple teams (K-12, Campus, Outreach, Communications, and International Engagement & Outreach), identifying risks, bottlenecks, and resource needs with equity considerations
• Prepare project updates, dashboards, and summaries for the Chief Impact Officer

Strategic Initiative Support & Performance Tracking 

• Manage planning, coordination, and implementation of major organization-wide initiatives focused on strengthening impact- and engagement-centered journalism practices, including pilot programs, workshops, training series, and engagement-focused grant initiatives, ensuring diverse participation and equitable access
• Plan, manage, and track multiple projects from concept through completion, overseeing timelines, workflows, logistics, and documentation across internal teams and external partners
• Lead the collection and organization of data for internal learning and external reporting, analyzing activities and deliverables to support continuous improvement, with attention to disaggregated data that reveals equity gaps and opportunities

Participation in efforts and projects that support Pulitzer Center culture and values 

• This may include task forces, training sessions, meetings, committees, special projects, organizational events, and any other activities that support the Pulitzer Center
• Participate in the planning processes for the organization

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 5-7 years of progressive experience in project management, program operations, or nonprofit program coordination
• Proven track record managing multiple complex projects simultaneously with competing deadlines and dependencies
• Strong organizational and systems-thinking skills with ability to design infrastructure that scales
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with ability to facilitate meetings and document outcomes clearly
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and managing stakeholder relationships
• Budget management and financial tracking experience
• Proficiency with project management tools, collaborative workspaces, and data tracking systems
• Detail-oriented with strong follow-through and accountability
• Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion with experience centering diverse perspectives in program execution and operational decision-making
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment with strong self-direction and proactive communication

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in education, international development, journalism, or mission-driven organizations
• Knowledge of engagement strategies, audience development, or educational programming
• Project management certification (PMP, CAPM, or similar)
• Experience with global or cross-border program coordination
• Grant management and reporting experience
• Familiarity with monitoring, evaluation, and learning frameworks, particularly equity-focused evaluation approaches
• Experience facilitating strategic planning or organizational change initiatives
• Understanding of nonprofit operations and collaborative work cultures

Success Metrics

Your impact will be measured by:

• Project Execution: Successful delivery of projects on time, within budget, and meeting quality standards
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Effectiveness in facilitating coordination across departments and removing blockers
• Systems & Infrastructure: Quality and utility of operational systems, documentation, and workflows you develop
• Strategic Initiative Management: Successful implementation of major organization-wide initiatives with clear outcomes
• Data & Reporting: Accuracy and usefulness of performance tracking, dashboards, and reports
• Meeting Facilitation: Quality of Engagement team meetings and follow-through on action items
• Process Improvement: Implementation of efficiency enhancements and operational innovations
• Equity Integration: Demonstrated application of DEI lens in program execution and operational decision-making
• Stakeholder Satisfaction: Feedback from Chief Impact Officer and cross-functional partners on collaboration quality

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: $70,000 - $85,000 annually, commensurate with experience

Compensation for US-based employees

The salary range listed above is for US-based employees. Our benefit package includes paid time off (holiday, vacation, parental and sick), health care coverage (including medical/dental/vision), health savings accounts 403(b) retirement plan, transit benefit, parental leave, and Life & ADD/LTD/STD Insurance.

Compensation for non US-based employees

All non-US salaries are calculated using an international conversion index, which includes estimates for comparable positions in the country of residence and the estimated cost of health insurance. We do offer paid leave benefits which include hours in recognition of local holidays,vacation, sick, parental, and bereavement leave. We do not offer health or retirement benefits for employees outside of the US.

Location & Work Arrangement

This position is fully remote and open to candidates located anywhere globally, with a preference for candidates in Western European Time (WET/GMT) or adjacent time zones to facilitate collaboration with the Chief Impact Officer, engagement teams, and organizational leadership.

Travel Requirements: This role requires 5-10% domestic and occasional international travel annually for:

• Strategic planning sessions and team meetings
• Program implementation support and partner convenings
• Organizational events and staff gatherings
• Site visits for major initiatives as needed

The ideal candidate will be comfortable with regular virtual collaboration across global time zones, occasional multi-day travel commitments, and flexible scheduling to accommodate cross-functional coordination with team members worldwide.