Program Manager Student Ambassadors

KEN GARFF FOR GOOD
– We change the world, one student at a time.

Title: Program Manager – Student Ambassadors
Location: Ken Garff Corporate Office (111 E Broadway, Suite 900, Salt Lake City, UT 84111)
Reports to: Senior Manager – Student Engagement
Salary Range: $52,000-55,000
Required Travel: Frequent, Local

We are a statewide nonprofit foundation based in downtown Salt Lake City that offers its employees creativity, autonomy, and the opportunity to change lives.

Mission

The mission of Ken Garff for Good is to provide a pathway for student success. We do this through literacy, technology, and mentoring programs, and exposure to scholarships, internships, and college opportunities including trade schools, technical colleges, community colleges and four-year degrees.

Purpose

Ken Garff for Good delivers student-centered programs designed to create pathways to post-secondary education and meaningful careers. Our work begins with the Elementary Literacy initiative, which improves literacy skills for elementary-age students through incentivized daily reading, building a strong academic foundation early in life. Ken Garff for Good provides high school students opportunities and access to scholarships, internships, leadership experiences, and volunteer engagement – particularly through our high school Ambassador program.  In addition, middle and high school students may engage in our Gaming and Technology initiative which enhances scholastic engagement by leveraging technology and gaming to develop teamwork, problem-solving, and career-ready skills. Lastly, our Women Who Succeed initiative provides middle and high school young women with opportunities to build confidence, leadership skills, and a strong sense of possibility as they pursue their educational and professional goals.

Position Summary

The Program Manager – Student Ambassadors is responsible for developing and managing a statewide network of high school student leaders who promote engagement with the Ken Garff for Good student platform. This platform connects students to volunteer opportunities, internships, scholarships, and leadership experiences that help them prepare for college and future careers.

This role identifies, recruits, trains, and supports student ambassadors in high schools who serve as peer advocates encouraging other students to create accounts and actively participate on the platform. Through engagement strategies, events, and digital outreach, the Program Manager ensures students understand how to access opportunities and earn points through platform participation.

Students accumulate points for engaging in meaningful activities such as volunteering, applying for scholarships, completing leadership challenges, and exploring college and career pathways. Points can be redeemed for prizes and experiences that act as incentives to motivate students to prepare for post-secondary education and long-term success.

Each Program Manager is assigned a geographic region of responsibility regarding school districts promoting our educational initiatives. The Program Manager ensures an emphasis on creating opportunity for rural, including low-income, minority, and female students.

Regional Job Responsibilities

• Oversee 9-11 priority middle schools and high schools across the state.
• Coordinate closely with school principals, teachers and other staff to support enthusiasm for our initiatives.
• Visit schools on a semi-regular basis to:
  • Speak in classrooms
  • Table at school functions or lunches
  • Promote our student facing initiatives – Women Who Succeed, esports, tech, and Ambassadors
• Track Key Performance Indicators for the program across the state.
• Provide weekly reports to leadership on progress and challenges related to measured goals.
• Communicate regularly and integrate initiatives with other team members, including training on assigned Subject Matter Expert roles.

Student Engagement & Platform Growth

• Increase student adoption of the platform by empowering ambassadors to drive peer-to-peer outreach.
• Collaborate with the technology and programs teams to promote opportunities available on the platform, including:
  • Volunteer opportunities
  • Internships
  • Scholarships
  • Leadership experiences
• Monitor student engagement metrics and develop strategies to increase participation and retention.

Incentive & Rewards Program

• Manage the points-based incentive system that rewards students for engaging in college and career readiness activities.
• Coordinate prize fulfillment and reward experiences tied to point redemption.
• Ensure incentives motivate consistent student participation and long-term engagement.

School & Community Partnerships

• Build relationships with high schools, counselors, and educators to support the Student Ambassador program.
• Coordinate school visits, informational sessions, and student events that promote the platform.
• Represent Ken Garff for Good at student-focused events and conferences.

Data Tracking & Program Evaluation

• Track key performance metrics such as student registrations, ambassador participation, and engagement activity.
• Provide regular reports to leadership on program growth and impact.
• Continuously refine the program based on data, student feedback, and emerging best practices.
• Identify and cultivate opportunities for students to broaden their leadership skills and prepare for post-secondary education.
• Manage the back-end services that support student success such as volunteering, internship, parent engagement and leadership opportunities.
• Analyze data gathered from the Ken Garff for Good platform to understand populations served and better opportunities to market to middle and high school students with the end result of enrolling in post-secondary education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Valid driver’s license
• Proficient in English
• Confident presenting to large groups and engaging one-on-one
• Ability to collect, process, and present measurable results
• Ability to plan for and take responsibility for goals and outcomes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Organized, self-starter, and team-oriented
• Demonstrates integrity and values transparency
• Graphic design, website, and social media experience a plus
• Communicates with enthusiasm and clarity; approaches work with thoughtfulness, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills

Other Work Conditions

• Regular local travel required; occasional out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected
• Full-time, exempt position
• In-person schedule at the Salt Lake City office, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with one remote day per week
• Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions

Ken Garff for Good and the accompanying foundation is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics, in compliance with all federal and state laws. This description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, and responsibilities may change as needed.