Chief Program Officer

Chief Program Officer
Foundation for Economic Education
Atlanta, GA

https://talentmarket.org/feecpo/

About FEE

The Foundation for Economic Education (FEE) is a pioneering force in the liberty movement since 1946. FEE’s mission is to inspire, educate, and connect future leaders with the economic, ethical, and legal principles of a free society. These principles include individual liberty, free-market economics, entrepreneurship, private property, high moral character, and limited government.

Role Overview

FEE is seeking an experienced and entrepreneurial Chief Program Officer (CPO) to lead its education and student engagement initiatives. The CPO will spearhead the development, execution, and continuous improvement of FEE’s educational programs, such as seminars, teacher training, and in-classroom events. This role requires a strategic, mission-driven leader with a deep commitment to economic education and a proven record in program management. Working closely with FEE’s president and senior leadership, the CPO will ensure programs engage and inspire students, advancing FEE’s mission to promote economic education and free-market principles.

The CPO will manage two directors and a team of 11 individuals and report to the President of FEE. This is a full-time hybrid position located in Atlanta GA.

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Strategy:

• Oversee FEE’s Education and Student Engagement teams, ensuring the highest standards of program design and delivery
• Develop and implement a strategic roadmap to expand FEE’s educational offerings, including seminars, bootcamps, hackathons, and fellowships
• Align all programs with FEE’s mission, contributing to long-term organizational goals and impact

Program Development & Evaluation:

• Lead the creation of rigorous, engaging, and impactful educational content and resources
• Use data and feedback to assess program performance, ensuring continuous improvement and maximum impact
• Manage program budgets, timelines, and resources to support efficient and effective delivery

Team Development & Collaboration:

• Lead and mentor a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement within the education and student engagement areas
• Work cross-functionally to align programs and integrate them with other FEE initiatives, ensuring a cohesive customer journey across all FEE offerings

External Partnerships & Representation:

• Build partnerships with universities, academic institutions, and other organizations to expand FEE’s reach and enrich program offerings
• Represent FEE at external events and conferences, promoting our educational initiatives and building relationships with key stakeholders

Qualifications

• 5+ years in educational leadership, program management, or a related field, with a minimum of 2 years in a senior leadership role
• Proven ability to design, implement, and scale educational programs with measurable results
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and engaging diverse stakeholders
• Familiarity with and enthusiasm for FEE’s philosophy
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s or higher preferred

FEE prides itself on attracting and retaining top-tier talent. They offer competitive salary and benefits, including:

• Health and dental insurance with reimbursement of deductibles
• 401K plan with a 50% employer match up to $4,000
• Flexible time off
• Collaborative, collegial, creative, and energetic work environment dedicated to advancing the freedom philosophy
• If relocation to Atlanta is required, FEE will provide support for basic moving expenses.

To Apply

Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials (in order) in one PDF document:

• A cover letter detailing your interest in the position and FEE's mission, and your salary requirements
• Resume

Applications should be submitted to Talent Market via this link: talentmarket.org/apply-for-your-dream-job/.

Questions can be directed to Katy Gambella, Director of Outreach at Talent Market, who is managing the search process: [email protected].

There is no application deadline for this position. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. This job will remain posted on our site until it is filled.

While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, we are only able to contact those to whom we can offer an interview. Only direct applications will be considered. No phone calls, please.

Talent Market is a nonprofit entity dedicated to promoting liberty by helping free-market nonprofits identify talent for critical roles. We provide consulting and recruiting services at no cost to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations that clearly and directly focus on advancing the principles of economic freedom, free enterprise, free trade, free speech, property rights, rule of law, and limited regulation.