Who We Are

Since opening in 1998, The Tech Interactive has been an integral part of the San Francisco Bay area and is proud to serve families and young people through hands-on activities, experimental labs, and design challenge experiences.

Here at The Tech our mission is to inspire the innovator in everyone! We are a team of diverse individuals committed to creating learning experiences that empower young folks to innovate with creativity, curiosity, and compassion. We believe that technology is leading and transforming lives all over the world and we want to help develop the next generation of problem-solvers.

If you join our team, we know you will have a fulfilling and rewarding role focused on giving back to our community, especially those that have been historically marginalized and underserved.

Position Overview

The US Partnership Success Manager will lead the implementation and ongoing success of our Tech Challenge program with school districts, counties, and state education agencies. This role ensures that educators and students receive maximum value from our programs and products by building strong relationships with partners, supporting adoption, and driving measurable outcomes. The ideal candidate is a proactive relationship-builder with deep knowledge of K12 education systems, a passion for design challenge learning, and strong communication and program management skills. The role works closely with counterparts across the organization to ensure products are continually improving and responsive to learner needs. This exempt role reports to the VP of Programs.

Responsibilities

Partnership Management
- Serve as the primary point of contact for district, county, and state education partners
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with administrators, educators, and other stakeholders
- Collaborate with partners to align STEM programs with local curriculum standards and student learning goals
- Identify potential partnerships with other STEM learning organizations to support the full continuum of STEM career pathways
Program Implementation and Success
- Lead onboarding and training for educators to ensure successful adoption of STEM learning products and services
- Monitor program rollout and provide ongoing support to ensure high-quality implementation
- Track and report on key success metrics including student engagement, educator adoption, and program impact
Strategic Collaboration
- Work cross-functionally with internal teams (product, R&D, marketing, etc.) to ensure program delivery meets partner needs
- Provide feedback from the field to inform product enhancements and future product development
- Support grant and funding alignment efforts by collaborating with state and district leaders
Professional Learning and Support
- Coordinate and sometimes facilitate professional development sessions for educators
- Develop resources and communications to support educators and administrators year-round
- Highlight success stories and share best practices to strengthen partnerships and community impact

Requirements and Skills

5+ years of experience in K-12 education, program management, or partnerships (STEM or instructional programs strongly preferred)
Strong understanding of district, county, and state education structures, policies, and decision-making processes
Experience implementing or supporting large-scale education programs
Excellent communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills
Ability to analyze data, track progress, and present results to diverse stakeholders
Willingness to travel as needed to support district, county, and state partners
Bachelor's degree in Education, STEM field, or related experience required. Advanced degree preferred.

Working Conditions and Schedule

Schedule includes weekend and evening work as programmatic and organizational business needs require.
This is an on-site role with the possibility of flexibility for working some days at an alternative work location. Flexibility will vary depending on the needs of the job.

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) at The Tech

Our success is dependent on building teams that include people from different backgrounds and experiences who challenge each other's assumptions with fresh perspectives. To that end, we look for a diverse pool of applicants including but not limited to those from historically marginalized groups — women, people with disabilities, people of color, people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and/or nonconforming, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds.

The Tech will provide an equal opportunity in recruitment and employment to all individuals and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Any applicant with a disability may contact The Tech Interactive to arrange for accommodations. Please contact the Tech at careers@thetech.orgor call (408) 795 - 6188.

The pay range for this role is:
83,000 - 94,000 USD per year(The Tech Interactive)

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