31 jobs found in san francisco

A company that provides editing services has a current position open for a Telecommute Academic Editor. Candidates will be responsible for the following: Editing for flow, transition, correct terminology, correctness of content, and coherence Ensuring appropriate manuscript format conforming to academic conventions Preserving the author's intended meaning even in papers where the content requires extensive revision Position Requirements Include: Master's/PhD/postdoctoral research experience At least 5 years of relevant academic copyediting/substantive editing/proofreading experience Certificate/experience in academic editing, publishing, scientific communication, journal article writing, etc. Experience in editing ESL manuscripts and knowledge of style Member of acclaimed editing and publishing associations Extensive subject matter expertise - Subjects Needed: Medical and Clinical Sciences: Medical and Clinical Sciences: Dentistry Medicine Alternative Medicine Health Management Nursing Obstetrics and Gynecology Rehabilitation Sciences Life Sciences: Agriculture Biochemistry Bioengineering Biosciences Botany Genetics Microbiology Neurosciences Pathology Zoology Environmental Biosciences Forensic Sciences Pharmaceutical Sciences Social Biosciences Physical Sciences and Engineering: Astronomy/Astrophysics Chemistry Computer/Information Sciences Earth Sciences Energy and power Engineering Environmental Sciences Material Science & Engineering Mathematics Physics Statistics Systems Science Economics and Business Management: Business Management Economics Finance Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences: Education Humanities Law Library and Museum Studies Media/Communication Philosophy Psychology Recreation and Sports Social Sciences

A media company needs applicants for an opening for a Remote Education Business Reporter. Candidates will be responsible for the following: Covering daily business news and financing announcements Researching and producing original features Writing and assembling a weekly newsletter Applicants must meet the following qualifications: Ability to travel to and report from industry events and conferences 2+ years of professional reporting experience for a media outlet Demonstrated ability to write both short-form stories and longer features Ability to analyze and write about complex education, business and technology issues in a compelling way Understanding of business financing trends and terminology, from Series A to 10-K and 990s Passion for the education industry and knowing the key players and personalities

An educational company has an open position for a Telecommute Education Success Coach in San Francisco. Must be able to: Build strong relationships with students Develop plans that connect students' future goals with their daily academic requirements Connect with students via video, phone calls, email, and text. Must meet the following requirements for consideration: Bachelor's degree Familiar with Salesforce.com, Microsoft Office, Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Calendar Ability to work remotely in a private and quiet working space Attention to detail is one of your fundamental skills Passion to help students and make a difference in their lives Strong listening and communication skills

An education company has an open position for a Telecommute Education Title Reviewer. Core Responsibilities of this position include: Editing student submitted questions Spotting and fixing typographical and subject-matter errors Qualifications Include: Expertise in Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or Physics Ability to re-phrase and organize poorly written questions Proficient writing and reading in English

A company that provides editing services has a current position open for a Telecommute Academic Journal Expert Peer Reviewer. Candidates will be responsible for the following: Analyzing the manuscript vis-à-vis journals, and recommending best suited journals to publish Providing suggestions in the manuscript that would contribute towards preparation of a Quality manuscript Providing a detailed review of each section of manuscript based on the journal guidelines Position Requirements Include: Master's/PhD/postdoctoral research experience Relevant experience Must be comfortable working remotely - Subjects Needed: * Medical and Clinical Sciences: Dentistry, Radiology/Imaging, Medicine, Endodontics, Interventional Radiology, Rheumatology, Forensic Dentistry, Medical Imaging, Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology, General Dentistry, Radiobiology, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Pediatric Dentistry, Periodontics, Orthodontics, Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Anatomy, and Prosthodontics * Life Sciences: Biosciences, Microbiology, Bioengineering, Molecular Biology, Biostatistics, Mycology, Horticulture, Biomedical, Research (Experimental Medicine), Genetic Engineering, Food Sciences, Evolutionary Biology, Metabolomics, Agriculture, and Biotechnology * Physical Sciences and Engineering: Physics, Computer/Information Sciences, Engineering, Condensed Matter, Nonlinear and Statistical Physics, Medical Physics, Knowledge management, Ocean Engineering, and Thermal/refrigeration Engineering * Economics and Business Management: Economics, Business Management, Financial Economics, Environmental Economics, Econometrics, Public Finance, Political science, Socioeconomics, Labor Economics, Agricultural Economics, Accounting, Supply Chain Management, Consumer Economics, Entrepreneurship, Economic Geography, Health Economics, Behavioral Economics, Management, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Law and Economics, Real Estate Economics, Business Administration, Human Resource Management, StrategyHuman Resources, Project Management, Finance, Servicing, Risk Management, Branding/Brand Management, Management, and Information Systems, Human Resource, Business Ethics, Hospitality, Supply chain management, Technology management * Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences: Design, Disaster Studies, Environmental Studies, Library and Museum Studies, Recreation and Sports, Performing Arts Fashion, Disaster Nursing, Disaster Management, Ecology, Environmental Policy, Environmental Sociology, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Archival Science, Bibliometrics, Information Science, Library Science, Museology, Game/Toy Design, Physical Education, Sport Management/Coaching, Dance, Music, and Theater

An educational company is in need of a Telecommute Education Field Sales Representative. Must be able to: Provide accurate reporting on pipeline, current account activity and projected forecasts Achieve monthly, quarterly and annual revenue targets Design and implement lead generation campaigns for assigned accounts Qualifications for this position include: Experience selling complex deals and navigating multiple stakeholders Proven success in building a book of business with a significant portion of growth 2+ years of successful sales experience with SAAS B2B companies

An instructional support service is searching for a person to fill their position for a Telecommute Workforce Development Academic Coach. Core Responsibilities Include: Grading assignment per faculty directions Providing online student support Monitoring student engagement Skills and Requirements Include: Master's Degree in Psychology, PhD preferred At least 18+ graduate hours in the specific course content Excellent written and verbal communication skills

A non-profit education organization is in need of a Remote Education Technology Full Stack Engineer. Must be able to: Work on Django, the REST framework and SQL to build backend features Work with modern JS web frameworks to build the frontend user experience Work on build tooling and automated testing frameworks to assist fellow developers Required Skills: Experience in Python and Javascript Solid experience in web technologies (HTTP protocol, HTML and modern JS frameworks) Familiarity with modern backend web frameworks, such as React, Vue or Angular Experience in creating a working implementation from a design prototype Industry experience in working with a team of developers

The RoleIt's an amazing opportunity to join a developing sales team! You'll work with the SVP of Sales and the Marketing Team to secure meetings with Freckle's large base of free users for our sales team to convert to paying customers. You will help Freckle bring adaptive learning to schools and districts and talk to curriculum directors and school leaders about the power of Freckle's tools. As a Sales Development Representative, you will learn the fundamentals of how to sell, pursue leads and close new business accounts. Your ideas and innovation will help build a competitive sales culture.Your Role Master Freckle's products, services, and sales processDive into how schools run, how they determine their goals and how they allocate fundingIdentify opportunities for outbound cold-calling and pre-qualify incoming LeadsLearn consultative sales and pipeline construction strategies to become an Account Executive with your own territoryIdentify your lead's classroom challenges and communicate Freckles value proposition to resolve themBe a teacher / administrator language expert and student of their space for a consultative approachBecome the face of a territory where schools will know who will help them with all things FreckleREQUIREMENTSThe ideal candidate: Has been a teacher for K-12 students in a public school in the USIs excited to begin their sales careerIs comfortable communicating with people over phone and video chatIs comfortable presenting to groups of people and thinks quickly on their feetIs great at time management, and comfortable managing a very busy email & voicemail inboxDoesn't think anything is beneath themEmbraces risk and failure as a means to learnHas a passion for educationBENEFITSCompetitive base salary + commissionGenerous equity option grantsMedical, Dental, and VisionLunch + Dinner on Frecklefour times a week, and monthly team event$1000 PD budget annuallyWorking from downtown SF, super accessible location right by Powell station Apply for this job

Panorama is on a mission to radically improve student outcomes by helping educators act on data. We're working toward a world where every student has great teachers, great schools, and a great education. Thousands of schools rely on Panorama to improve education through data, from helping teachers hone their practice, to engaging with families, to building school culture, and beyond. We are rapidly growing with already over 9 million students receiving a better education because of Panorama, and we hope to serve many millions more students in the coming years.About the RoleOutreach Partners are responsible for strategic outreach to medium and large districts, nationwide. This role is a critical part of the Outreach team; building our understanding of the education landscape, expanding awareness of Panorama in the market, and often being the first point of contact for our clients. This is vital to our work in engaging decision-makers in thoughtful conversations to drive revenue and improve student outcomes. At Panorama, we need teammates who empathize with our clients' challenges and appreciate their limited time by adding insightful and meaningful value to each interaction.On any given day, you will: Research initiatives within target school districts in areas like social-emotional learning, stakeholder engagement, and improving student outcomes to identify target accounts and source leadsEngage district leaders and build Panorama champions through warm, tailored prospecting effortsLead prospects through discovery calls and online product demonstrationsGenerate new opportunities to pipelineTransition relationships over to field sales managers for in-person meetingsThis job is for you if you are: An all-star listener and relationship builderExcellent at thinking on your feet, anticipating needs, and overcoming objectionsRelentlessly persistent in both your infectious enthusiasm and your follow upA consistent and reliable professional in everything you doA competitor who loves the opportunity to get better each dayEven better if you have: Experience working in K-12 educational technology, K-12 education, or even better- both!Experience and affinity for creating new strategies, processes, and structuresProficiency or expertise in using Salesforce, Yesware, and HubSpotA genuine passion for helping to improve educationPanorama Education is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive company because we serve students, educators and families from tremendously diverse backgrounds and identities across the country; we’ve seen how our product and impact are strengthened the more we reflect that diversity. In addition, we have found (and we believe the research) that diverse teams are higher-performing, and we embrace the varied perspectives that our team members share with each other. As such, we are Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply for this job

Job DescriptionOverviewWe are a customer-centric company. You are a marketer who is a champion for the customer journey. You believe marketing automation has come a long way since batch and blast, spray and pray, or whatever it used to be. You gravitate to marketing folks who let you geek out about behavioral data & multi-touch attribution. You are authentic. You believe that relationships of all sorts are built through lightweight interactions over time. If this sounds like you, we need to talk. We are looking for a talented and driven B2B marketer to own demand generation and customer acquisition. Here, marketing is not a cost center, we are a quota-carrying revenue generation team. You will play an integral role on this team.Position Description25% marketing calendar research & strategy, 25% marketing metrics and channel performance analysis, 15% hands-on SEO/SEM program setup and testing, 15% writing, 10% systems/operations management, 10% creative.The Demand Generation/Growth Marketing Manager serves as the company’s subject matter expert for all aspects of demand generation. You are responsible for the marketing programming calendar and maintaining the company’s rich marketing automation programs. You will have a handle and input on the best tactics for every stage of our customers’ journey. You develop marketing activities that boost lead acquisition rates, funnel movement and enhance exposure within regional markets to support sales objectives.You are a metrics-oriented “numbers” person with the ability to measure and track all marketing activity over time, break down complex programs and translate marketing analytics into actionable data. You can recognize trends and develop a proven process for future program iterations. You are able to report findings to coworkers and management in a way that allows them to understand what worked and why.You can demonstrate your skills and tell us your story through your past work and campaign examples that you had a significant hand in deploying and measuring.Your responsibilitiesSubject matter expert for marketing automation, multi-channel demand generation, inbound, email and database marketing strategy.Responsible for marketing demand gen calendar and programs that span every stage of the customer’s journey.Provide strategic guidance, hands-on implementation, and reporting on the ROI of all marketing programs.Manage the marketing tech-stack which includes: Marketo, AdRoll, Adalysis, GoogleAnalytics, Google Website Optimizer, Litmus, Wordpress, and marketing aspects of Salesforce.com (our CRM).Provide marketing worldview and input on adjacent systems along the customer journey including Salesforce, Gainsight, Influitive, InsightSquared, and Distribution Engine.Manages and owns logic for lead scoring, nurturing, onboarding, and all marketing automation activities.Maintains monthly and quarterly metrics dashboard for all demand generation programs.Participates and helps develop KPI metrics for marketing, reported to executives.Develops methods for tracking new opportunities created, conversion rates, and ROI for each marketing activity.Liaison for marketing department to sales, and customer successOwns service level agreement between marketing and sales.Develops program documentation to brief sales team on marketing program objectives, target audience, key message, program sequencing, metrics and program details.A week in the life of our Marketing Operations ManagerMarketing Performance Analysis – review and react to ongoing marketing channel activity, and report on performance of campaigns.Strategic planning – monthly, quarterly marketing calendar preparation. Use a mix of past performance, and quarterly lead generation goals to guide strategic plan.Team resource planning - Align campaign demands with creative team capacity.Manage ongoing pay-per-click programming on Google AdWords.Manage ongoing SEO performance using MOZ.Work with our creative team (copywriter, creative director, and marketing automation solutions engineer) to execute marketing programming which could include: emails, landing pages, structural page layout, blog posts, customer stories, special landing pages, special tools and calculators.Implement all click funnel and demand gen tactics on both SchoolMint.com and HeroK12.com marketing websites.Maintain all logic and responsibility for form routing and sales team notifications for all marketing generated opportunities.Appropriately tag all programs for the purpose of behavioral analysis and multi-touch lead attribution.Reviews and tunes lead scoring engine in Marketo.Assures we are analyzing our marketing funnel on a monthly basis, building relationships through lightweight interactions over time.Analyzes MQL to MGO to Closed-won velocity and conversion rates. Tracks all marketing generated revenue.CRM reporting and data mining as needed.Your hand in guiding strategyAssists with developing Marketing KPI dashboards for monthly, quarterly and annual review.Develops conversion metrics and key department mathematics to determine marketing’s contribution to sales revenue.Qualifications5-7 years in a similar role in corporate marketing, direct response marketing, app marketing, BtoB Software, SaaS company, or advertising agency work experience.An expert in your craft with a desire to continue learning, and pride in getting things done.A passion for customers and the ability to understand their journey and experience.Hands on experience/certification with Marketo preferred (Hubspot, Eloqua, ActOn, Pardot also applicable).The only thing that motivates you more than an increase in ROI is creating the report that clearly proves what actions moved the needle.You have an analytical mindset. Decisions are easy for you because you test the options and let the numbers decide.Can honestly juggle multiple, very different tasks – sales call today, opportunity recycling tomorrow, event promotion brainstorm the next day, lead attribution the next, etc.Ability to represent marketing in cross-department situations.Hands-on experience implementing and optimizing SEM campaigns.Experience with advanced-level analytics. Ideally Google Analytics certified.Technically proficient with data collection methods, analytics tools and building reports.Experience with campaign testing and long-term ROI analysis.Experience with web campaigns and landing page strategy and optimization.Self-motivated with the ability to take direction and work collaboratively or independently when necessary.Desire to help create something big.People that have worked with you will attest to the above Some things we might ask you in the interviewBased on your research, tell me what SchoolMint and Hero do for schools.How has marketing evolved over the last 5 years?What would make your next job the best job you’ve ever had?Show me examples of your work developing marketing programming that was successful. Why did it work?Tell me about a time you felt company leadership was wrong. What did you do?What movie, no matter how many times you’ve seen it, do you have to watch when it’s on?What’s the best feedback you’ve ever received? What did you do with it?What are you working on improving about yourself, or learning right now?EducationBA/BS degree in Marketing or equivalent disciplineAdditional InformationBenefits: Competitive health benefitsCommuter benefits programCompetitive PTO program & paid holidaysStock OptionsDaily catered lunch and snacks all day long!Casual work environment with people that also know how to have fun!How to ApplyPlease send a cover letter, resume and relevant examples of current or past work that you are proud of. Include an overview of your Marketing / Sales system experience - what tools you have worked with and in what capacity.. Incomplete submissions will be dismissed.This is a full-time position.Position can report to our Miami, San Francisco, or New York office (additional location options are negotiable for top candidates).  Apply for this job

KQED helps educators to create learning environments of the 21st century by promoting media literacy, student voice, civic engagement, creative expression, and inquiry-based learning using digital media.The Marketing Specialist actively works to develop and nurture a pipeline of educators and increase adoption of our free educational products and services. This position implements and helps develop strategies for user acquisition, retention and engagement through email, social media, and other marketing tools.Reporting to the Marketing Director, Education, this position works in close collaboration with other members of the education team responsible for product development, content production, content distribution, partnerships and evaluation. Additionally, this role collaborates closely with other departments, including Marketing and Communications, Design, Audience Development, Development and Interactive.Essential Functions: Assists in developing and implements email and social media campaigns focused on acquiring new users, and audience cultivation and engagement campaigns directed at existing users and audience segments. Collaborates with marketing director on implementing user-testing techniques to improve conversions, response rates and increase audience engagement.Manages and maintains existing and new social media profiles on relevant platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, YouTube, etc., for KQED Education.Assists in the development of user journeys for acquisition and re-engagement of users across various touch points. Supports the development of tailored outreach strategies for education audience sub-groups and market segments.Collaborates closely with product development teams to create copy and collateral that supports product marketing and user acquisition goals.Works closely with KQED Education editorial leadership and communications staff to ensure succinct branding and communications strategies are implementedWorks closely with Learning and Evaluation Manager, Education to identify to track KPIs and related metrics across all user touchpoints. Creates quarterly KPI report and President’s Report.Coordinates campaign deliverables with development, digital marketing, creative and product teams.Represents Education department at internal and external meetings and events. Assists with staffing booths at conferences as needed.Act as first point of contact for inquiries from KQED audience members and manages the department email and voicemail inboxes.Responsible for marketing finance and administration tasks and trackingOther essential duties as assigned.Knowledge/Experience Required: Familiarity with current and developing marketing communications strategies, focused primarily on acquisition, retention and engagement. Able to employ best practices across multiple digital marketing platforms.Strong communication skills, both written and in person, and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of stakeholders across the KQED organization. Strong copywriting skills that reflect KQED voice and value proposition.Familiarity with theory and implementation of campaign optimization and testing techniques (AB testing, multivariate testing, SEO, optimizing for mobile, etc.)Actively follow marketing industry trends and subscribe to industry blogs. Able to translate theoretical knowledge into actionable strategies and tactics.Experience in managing digital and social media campaigns. Knowledge and familiarity using a range of digital tools for marketing and communications, relationship management, project management, analytics tracking, and content publishing.Proactive, independent thinker and creative problem solver who works well in a team environment. A true team player who understands how to work productively in a fast-paced team environment.Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.Capacity to analyze, synthesize, visualize and communicate information effectively.Ability to meet deadlines and goals while working under pressure.Credentials/Education: Bachelor’s Degree preferred or comparable experience in related marketing and communications or media studies.Knowledge/Experience Desired: Experience as a teacher or working with teachers is useful.Familiarity with Google Adwords and YouTube advertisingVisual communications skills such as Image editing and publishing (Photoshop/Premier), photography and multimedia skills a plus.Commitment to educational equity; passionate about digital media for learning and youth voice.To Apply, visit:https://kqed.applytojob.com/apply/Fm1mWEJzft/Marketing-Specialist-Education?source=EdSurgeLet us tell you more about our benefits:Whether you’re single, married, have children, are in a domestic partnership or anything in between, we have you covered. Employees at KQED enjoy a family friendly workplace offering 20 days of paid time off, 11 paid holidays, paid parental leave, family medical leave benefits, comprehensive health/vision/dental and commuter benefits as well as a 403(b) with employer match. KQED encourages diversity, openness and offers training to support personal and professional development. In addition we are proud to offer Employee Resource Groups, wellness programs as well as free KQED membership.The mission that drives us:KQED is for everyone who wants to be more.Our television, radio, digital media, and educational services change lives for the better and help individuals and communities achieve their full potential.KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media.We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone and engage audiences to share their stories. We help students and teachers thrive in 21st century classrooms, and take people of all ages on journeys of exploration- exposing them to new people, places and ideas.We celebrate diversity, embrace innovation, value lifelong learning and partner with those who share our passion for public services. Apply for this job

Who we areUS K-12 schools spend $650 billion each year with 28% wasted on repetitive administrative tasks. At Informed K12, we’re building simple and elegant tools that tackle complex, long-standing issues in public education. Our innovative online forms and workflow platform transforms the school district back office and is being rapidly adopted by K-12 administrators across the country. We're moving tremendous amounts of time and resources back into the classroom and allowing districts to cut waste, build more organizational capacity, and make better decisions. We help school districts drive the systemic change needed to improve productivity, accountability and equity.Our founders came out of Stanford University’s Graduate School of Education. Informed K12 (formerly Chalk Schools) is one of the first companies funded by Stanford’s StartX accelerator and top education technology incubator Imagine K12 (now part of Y Combinator). Learn more about us at www.informedk12.com.About the roleWe are looking for a results oriented Customer Success Manager to lead successful product implementations across our partner school districts. This is an impactful role requiring leadership, project management and relationship skills. You will serve as our district partners’ primary point of contact as they reimagine critical processes and build operational capacity for their organizations. Internally, you will work most closely with the rest of the customer success team, as well as our sales, executive and product teams.By acting as a trusted advisor and resident expert, you will build positive relationships with our district partners and help them lead large-scale change in their organization. You will anticipate needs and roadblocks, work to understand district dynamics, and demonstrate how our platform can help our customers achieve their goals. Your advice and perseverance will help K-12 schools and districts achieve significant positive change and success faster than they ever thought possible.Your responsibilities will include Meet or exceed implementation model benchmarks for all districts in your portfolio, ensuring that they see short and long term value of our platform. Build deep relationships with district leadership by regularly communicating about issues and successes, and continually focusing on strategic alignment. Be quick to act and always a fast responder, while always maintaining thoroughness. This is the first step in keeping the overall health of the partnership strong. Become a district expert capable of providing invaluable advice to our districts and creating mutual accountability and advocacy. Provide an onboarding experience that exceeds district leadership expectations, leading to contract renewal and expansion of all districts in your portfolio. Partner with the sales team to scope new opportunities and set expectations for before a new contract is signed, and maintain sales alignment throughout implementation. Work closely with the rest of the customer success team and executives to further build out and refine our implementation model and district recommendations. What you’ll need People focused & engaging: can connect, train & build relationships with our customers Drive & goal oriented: pushes self and others, gets results, self starter Consultative: has an ability to apply the expertise and experience we’ve honed over time to each new implementation, continuously growing our success and knowledge base Strategic and stays focused on the big picture and outcomes Project management: outlining goals, deliverables, timelines, responsibilities; keeping partners on track; prompt and responsive Presentation skills: Comfortable and effective in front of groups, can keep groups on track toward goals while building rapport Handles difficult conversations with tact and integrity; comfort driving the agenda Detail oriented: can consistently follow-up on action items, master our product quickly, and ensure information in our customer relationship management software is up to date Collaborative and willing to go beyond job scope when needed, puts the customer and team first Constant learner: Self aware, gives/receives feedback gracefully, learns quickly Highly motivated: passionate about our product, market and/or company vision Bonus Early stage startup experience, or experience working in an entrepreneurial environment Experience working in K-12 schools or districts We are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. In fact, one of our four company values is “Work hard for inclusion.” We believe that our team must reflect the diversity of our customers and that a diverse team where everyone feels comfortable being themselves will be a long-term advantage. We implement policies like the Rooney rule in hiring and work with organizations such as Code2040. We actively seek out diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Apply for this job

San Francisco Unified is looking to hire a new Manager of Learning Management Systems!As Manager, you will: Provide general oversight, leadership, change management, and technical direction for Learning Management System and Digital Backpack scope, requirements, development, implementation, and adoption. Partner with multiple functional organizations to lead the implementation of the learning program, including set-up/configuration, training, support, communications, and delivery of digital content and learning. Ensure that learning solutions meet the department’s technical and quality standards. Consult with internal stakeholders and external vendors to design LMS and digital learning technology solutions that support customer business requirements To learn more, or to apply, visit https://www.edjoin.org/Home/JobPosting/1110606 or contact Charles Smith-De Ville at [email protected] Apply for this job

At Pathstream, an Entangled Venture, we are on a mission to create radical impact on career and economic mobility, through high quality and accessible career-focused education. To do so, we are building an online platform which teaches job-critical tech skills, and completely changes the nature of the online learning experience. Whereas most online learning consists of passive video lectures, Pathstream users build career skills within actual software platforms used on the job, ensuring they are ready to perform in a real work environment. Throughout the courses, users build a portfolio which demonstrates their skills and ultimately earn a certification from the relevant software platform company, both of which ensure that their efforts translate into actual career mobility.We have launched beta courses with our first two major clients, Facebook on Digital Marketing and Unity on VR/AR. We have established partnerships with colleges and corporate learning departments across the country to ensure these courses and skills are accessible to traditional learners as well as working adults. Learn more about PathStream's partnership with Facebook and Unity in this TechCrunch article: https://techcrunch.com/2018/08/16/facebook-is-going-back-to-college/Interested? You’ll know that this opportunity is a good fit for you if: You’re a quick study who can rapidly ramp up and start contributing You’ve been the primary or a significant contributor to the development of large-scale web applications, and have dealt with scaling problems and performance tuning You’re a team-player who is at home in an agile environment with weekly sprints, and continuous development and deployment You’re a self-starter who presses into ambiguity and is able to learn whatever you need to to get the job done You have excellent interpersonal skills and are able to effectively communicate with non technical stakeholders You understand that this is a startup and that you are your own QA team (This is why experience automating the testing of your own code is a plus!) We're looking for developers who already have the following digital skills and experience: 4+ years of work experience developing complex web applications React Ruby on Rails is a plus, or experience with other OOP languages with a desire and ability to learn RoR Proficiency with relational databases Basic knowledge of HTML and CSS Well-versed in AWS (e.g., EC2, RDS, S3, Simple Email Service) C# and node.js is a plus Experience with microservices architecture is a plus Benefits: Competitive compensation commensurate with experience. Meaningful early stage equity. Generous health/dental/vision benefits (100% for employees). Unlimited paid time off. 401K plan. Work from home two to three days per week if desired. Gym membership. Commitment to DiversityOur company values diversity and believes diverse teams make innovation possible. We work on complex, difficult problems with no linear or clear solutions. We need a diverse team that can bring different perspectives and approaches, and whose experiences reflect the full set of stakeholders we seek to serve. As such, Pathstream is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage all qualified applicants from any race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or other characteristic to apply. Apply for this job

OVERVIEW:The Senior Director of Program (Bay Area, CA) will report directly to the Executive Director and will lead the delivery and assessment of program activities, and will manage and develop other program staff. The Senior Director of Program (Bay Area, CA) will draw upon professional experiences with programmatic leadership in working with and through a team of leaders to achieve high-quality outcomes for the young adults we serve. Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team and National staff, the Senior Director will drive strategy, define and delegate projects, and manage relationships with external stakeholders and partners.This role will oversee offices in four locations and will require the ability to travel within the region: San Francisco, San Jose, Pleasant Hill, and Menlo Park.To be successful in this role, you are someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys leading efforts to constantly and consistently improve the site’s performance. You bring a successful history of managing and influencing teams, with a strong commitment to developing internal talent. As a solutions-oriented leader, you are adept at developing and implementing organizational strategies and processes, with a constant focus on scaling for growth and change. The Senior Director of Program (Bay Area, CA) will also have the opportunity to interact with students as a mentor, group facilitator, and advocate, participating in building a positive educational environment.We understand that people gain skills through a variety of professional, personal, educational, and volunteer experiences. We encourage candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications below. If you believe you have the transferable skills necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of this role, we encourage you to apply.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Program Management Achieve key program outcomes including goals for student performance, retention, satisfaction, and post-graduation success Oversee the smooth functioning of the core program cycle, using data to determine “on track” status and supporting functional leaders to make adjustments where necessary Support, build, and share best practices for positive student outcomes within and across Year Up sites Work closely with a national cross-site team in shaping and implementing national programmatic goals and building capacity for enhancements based on Year Up’s growth strategies (e.g., Student Outcomes) Team Management Collaborate with functional leaders to develop an annual budget for programmatic activities and oversee expenses Provide specific guidance in areas of professional responsibilities, direction-setting and work planning, time and resource allocation, and performance management Recruit, supervise, evaluate, develop, and retain talented program team members, using Year Up’s career development framework Identify needs for and ensure quality delivery of professional development opportunities for program staff in order to strengthen the team’s capacity to deliver the core program Strategic Planning and Leadership Collaboratively identify priorities for improvement with program staff, develop appropriate project plans, and manage implementation Facilitate weekly program leadership meeting as a forum for alignment and collaboration Serve as an active member of the Senior Leadership Team, working collaboratively to support high performance and alignment in all site activities and play an active role in strategic planning Be ready for and comfortable with ambiguity, change, and evolving priorities – all common characteristics of Year Up’s high-growth setting Consistently approach challenges and opportunities with a solutions-focused mindset Balance the needs of individual functions and team members with those of the broader organization Frequently illustrate connections between day-to-day work and Year Up’s mission, strategy, and impact Give and receive real-time feedback to and from teammates across the organization Proactively seek opportunities to role model and promote Year Up’s values, as well as coach other staff Site Team/Learning Community Member Serve as an advisor/mentor for a small number of current students Join and sometimes facilitate weekly group sessions with students Participate in staff meetings and trainings QUALIFICATIONS: At least 7 years of experience in workforce preferred 5-7 years of relevant management experience in a growing nonprofit including supervision of at least two direct reports and experience managing other leaders Youth development experience in an urban setting required; teaching, academic management, and/or workforce development experience preferred An engaging leadership style with a demonstrated use of collaborative/servant leadership style to manage individuals and direct the overall vision of team Sound judgment, maturity, flexibility and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion Stellar project management skills with an ability to organize and develop processes to ensure deadlines are met and goals achieved Ability to coach at all levels and a high comfort level in having one-on-one coaching conversations with staff and students alike Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications especially Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, and tools for managing/analyzing program data (Salesforce.com preferred) A passion for working with urban young adults, an unshakable belief in their potential and a strong commitment to the mission of Year Up Understanding of the Opportunity Divide and its drivers Commitment to diversity and inclusion COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:Salary: Competitive and commensurate with education and experienceBenefits: Competitive package including 100% healthcare coverage, dental, and 401(k) matchVacation: Three weeks paid vacation in first year of employment; four weeks after initial yearProfessional development: Funds available to support staff in achieving career objectivesORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:Year Up is an award-winning national 501(c)3 organization striving to close the Opportunity Divide by providing young adults ages 18-24 with the skills, experience, and support that will empower them to reach their potential through professional careers and higher education. Through a one-year intensive program, Year Up utilizes a high support, high expectations model that combines hands-on technical and professional skills, educational stipends, college-level coursework, and corporate internships at more than 250 top companies.Year Up currently serves young adults in Arizona, Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Jacksonville, Los Angeles, the National Capital Region, New York City, Philadelphia, Providence, Puget Sound, San Francisco Bay Area, South Florida, and Wilmington and will serve more than 3,000 students in 2017 nationwide.Voted one of the Best Nonprofits to Work For in the country by The Non-Profit Times for six consecutive years, Year Up is a rewarding place to work. Our staff is passionate, supportive, mission-driven, and live by a set of core values that reflect an unshakable belief in the talent and full potential of our young people.Year Up participates in E-Verify. Please visit http://www.yearup.org/careers to learn more about working at Year Up, and to see a list of current opportunities.COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:Year Up actively engages individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to embracing diversity within our organization because we firmly believe that diverse employee teams help us to achieve our best organizational outcomes and provide the most effective support to our young adults as we work to close the Opportunity Divide. We are deeply dedicated to creating and maintaining an inclusive and supportive work environment. Learn more about our commitment to diversity:http://www.yearup.org/about-us/careers/commitment-to-diversity/As an equal opportunity employer, Year Up is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.TO APPLY:Please submit a thoughtful cover letter and resume through our website. Apply for this job

Who we areUS K-12 schools spend $650 billion each year with 28% wasted on repetitive administrative tasks. At Informed K12, we’re building simple and elegant tools that tackle complex, long-standing issues in public education. Our innovative online forms and workflow platform transforms the school district back office and is being rapidly adopted by K-12 administrators across the country. We're moving tremendous amounts of time and resources back into the classroom and allowing districts to cut waste, build more organizational capacity, and make better decisions. We help school districts drive the systemic change needed to improve productivity, accountability and equity.Our founders came out of Stanford University’s Graduate School of Education. Informed K12 (formerly Chalk Schools) is one of the first companies funded by Stanford’s StartX accelerator and top education technology incubator Imagine K12 (now part of Y Combinator). Learn more about us at www.informedk12.com.About the roleOur Support team is growing and you’re ready to come in and help us build on what makes us special: our commitment to offering a best in class, human-centered customer experience. As the owner of the customer support function on the business operations team, you will serve in the most cross-functional role in the company, acting as the critical first-line source of product knowledge, troubleshooting, and configuration help.As resident product expert, this role will put you at the center of the action as part air traffic controller -- triaging, prioritizing, and solving customer issues as they come in -- and part wizard behind the curtain -- working behind the scenes to ensure our districts have a smooth product implementation. You are excited to help build out the systems and protocols needed to solve a critical business problem: delivering a high level of quality and consistency to both our internal team and external customers.You are comfortable with people-centric work and are able to ask the right questions that uncover the root causes of problems, identifying things the customer might not even be aware of themselves. You’re ready to manage multiple internal and external stakeholders and understand how to navigate inter-team dynamics. In your next opportunity, it is important that you are wanting to be a key contributor to your team’s and growth, feel empowered to boldly advocate for your customers, and can build the trust of your team to make the right call.Your responsibilities will include Serve as the first line of support for all inbound requests (calls, chats, and emails) from administrative staff, teachers, and parents across our partner districts, responding both quickly to requests and with a high level of quality solutions Troubleshoot product and process-related issues and drive them to resolution, escalating issues to other team members or the engineering team when needed Support our Customer Success team by configuring our product to meet customer needs and troubleshooting issues while they are onsite with other districts Project manage Customer Success requests and Business Operations needs, delivering exceptional service and communication, resulting in a smooth experience for internal team members Obsess over systems and data integrity so we can accurately monitor and secure strong customer renewal rates Design and build out support processes using both a deep understanding of district needs and quantitative data to strengthen cross-team alignment and our knowledge of customer health Assist the product/engineering team with quality assurance testing for the product and creating high quality Help Center articles and videos Who you are People Focused: You seek to create and build strong relationships with people. You feel comfortable interacting with strangers in writing, on the phone, and in person. You use your expertise and knowledge to persuade others, deescalate negative emotions, and find solutions that fit the unique needs of an individual. Detail-oriented: You thrive when you can check things off your list. You truly enjoy managing communications, data, and systems. You keep track of multiple projects at one time and use your expertise and context to prioritize your work in a way that best achieves the most impact for the larger picture. Flexible: You understand situations aren’t always black and white, and you’re comfortable operating in grey zones. You don’t flinch when something unexpected comes your way. Even-tempered: You’re able to completely engage with people, separating any previous interaction with the person or issue from what’s at hand. You understand every person deserves the best of what you have to offer and you seek to give them that every time. Creative & Critical Thinker: You can find the solution to something even when it’s not immediately apparent. You identify workarounds when needed and love to stretch the limits of what the traditional use for products and technology might be. Constant Learner: You seek and value feedback in order to grow and continuously improve. You rely on data to assess how you’re progressing and where you can make improvements. You master new technologies quickly and can break tasks down to teach others. Mission-driven: You put the customer and the team first. You are passionate about what you’re doing and the choices you make. You can articulate the “why” for why you’re here, and understands what keeps you motivated. Bonus Experience working in a customer-facing role Experience working with or in K-12 schools or districts Early stage startup experience, or experience working in an entrepreneurial environment How to apply - Fill out an application for this position below. We are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. In fact, one of our four company values is “Work hard for inclusion.” We believe that our team must reflect the diversity of our customers and that a diverse team where everyone feels comfortable being themselves will be a long-term advantage. We implement policies like the Rooney rule in hiring and work with organizations such as Code2040. We actively seek out diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Apply for this job

At Desmos, we build technology that helps students learn math and love learning math. That technology is nothing without intuitive and delightful design.The Desmos graphing calculator embodies that belief, packaging powerful technology in a beautiful and intuitive interface. The graphing calculator is quickly becoming the standard way for students to explore math through computers. More than 20,000,000 students used the Desmos graphing calculator last year in the United States alone.We’re taking everything we learned from our calculator and applying it to the development of groundbreaking activities (teacher.desmos.com) that help math teachers create classrooms that are social and creative. We are seeking an activity / interaction designer to design and develop powerful, intuitive, and delightful mathematical activities in close collaboration with our teaching team.Desmos is based in the heart of San Francisco, and we’re looking for people who can work from our office.What you should show up ready to teach anyone on your first day: Examples of intuitive, open-ended interaction design, and how to measure the effectiveness of a design. The difference between “good” and “great” digital experiences. What you’ll learn more about after you’re hired: Our commitment to accessibility (learn.desmos.com/accessiblity), including the motivation for and requirements of various accessibility standards, and how to design from the ground up for users with disabilities (especially visual impairments). Our company’s pedagogical commitments and the unique challenges of designing technology for classrooms. The technologies that allow us to build performant, powerful, reliable browser-based experiences. Within your first week, you’ll: Introduce yourself on Slack to your new co-workers! Collaborate with a member of the teaching team to polish an existing activity with an eye toward student experience and delight. Within your first month, you’ll: Work with a cross-disciplinary team to bring an activity from brainstorming through design and classroom testing. Brainstorm and prototype core interactions in activities and effectively communicate ideas to other members of our team. Within your first three months, you’ll: Write a style guide for activity interactions that energizes communication and development across our entire company. Ensure students have a seamless experiences across lessons and units. Within your first year, you’ll: Own and refine the classroom activity design principles. Ensure that our activities maintain a high bar of always being delightful and intuitive. Develop and document a house style for activity graphics. Attend a math education conference with the Desmos team to get to know our users and better understand the role that Desmos plays in their classrooms. Take a vacation to recharge. We do our best work when we’re happy and well-rested. Learn more about our company! Then send an email to [email protected] with “Activity Designer” in the subject. Include your resume, link to portfolio, and a cover letter that helps us understand your preparation for the work we’ve described above. Apply for this job

About TalkingPointsWe help teachers and parents build relationships, shift mindsets, create communities and understand what effective parent engagement looks like so that students can be better supported to become part of an inclusive, diverse workforce in America and beyond.We’re building a multilingual family engagement platform with AI and human-powered two-way translation, and personalized coaching content. We’re on track to serving over 3 million students by 2020, and have been recognized by organizations such as MIT, Google.org, Ashoka, Forbes, Echoing Green as innovative solutions to tackle the achievement gap. We’re backed by AT&T, Google, Comcast NBCUniversal, NewSchools Venture Fund, General Motors and Stanford University, to name a few.The opportunityAs our first dedicated product lead, you’ll have the unique opportunity to take a mission-critical leadership role in the inflexion point of our organization to take our product to the next level – what we call TalkingPoints 2.0! You’ll be working closely with a small but supercharged, tightly-knit, mission-driven team, to lead all areas of product to drive impact in a fast-paced, ‘scrappy’ and experimental environment. You’ll own, drive and deliver our product roadmap leading a team of engineers, and take on difficult, ambiguous problems where the solution is not clear but will be really excited to solve them. You’ll be action-oriented, with a delightful, creative, and out-of-the-box approach. You’ll be excited by digging deep with empathy with our diverse user needs, and you’ll balance big, bold ideas with technical feasibility, and will continuously prototype and experiment with MVPs to drive impact.Diversity: we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it!Requirements Prior experience in managing software products, independently leading a team, ideally consumer products from design to launch to iteration Analytical and empathetic: able to infer user needs and draw out insights from conducting research, while approaching problems and solutions using data Strategic leadership: able to understand, solve and execute on organization-level problems while reaching for big, bold goals Strong team-player: we work as a small, tightly-knit team and you should be self-starting and motivated to build things Scrappy, experimental and excited about a fast-paced startup environment Strong commitment to our mission and using technology to make a difference Nice to haves Experience in or empathy with communities we serve (e.g., underserved, education, immigration) Experience in or empathy with bilingual and/or multicultural environments Experience with NLP and machine learning What we offer An incredible opportunity to build a mission-driven, rapidly growing startup tech nonprofit Competitive salary, full coverage health insurance, unlimited vacation Casual and flexible work environment in San Francisco Bay Area How to applySend a resume, LinkedIn profile, and a brief paragraph describing your interest, and a product you’ve built that you’re most proud to [email protected] with the subject: Product Manager Apply for this job

NovoEd is expanding our sales and marketing teams to bring online learning to more organizations in our next phase of growth. We’re looking for sales development candidates who embrace the challenges of growing a business, who are excited to be part of a close-knit team, and who are creative, goal-oriented relationship builders and problem solvers. We are looking for entrepreneurial Sales Development Representatives (SDR) who are self-motivated, metrics-driven, and team-oriented who are eager to generate leads in a B2B enterprise software company. We are looking for someone with critical thinking skills who can dive into the details to get things done with a "can do" attitude focused on execution.Job Description:NovoEd is looking for a motivated, high energy Sales Development Representative (SDR) to work with our Sales & Marketing Team. This person is responsible for following up with prospects who have responded to inbound lead activities as well as identifying and uncovering new prospects through a account research and cold outbounding methods. The SDR is responsible for qualifying the prospect for a meeting with our account executives. We’re looking for high integrity professionals early in their career who are great communicators, uber-organized, tool savvy, hyper-focused, highly motivated, naturally curious, and eager to make their mark as an SDR!This role offers a clear promotion path into inside sales, outside sales, account management, or marketing. Core Responsibilities: Prospect, educate, qualify, and develop target accounts and inbound leads to create sales-ready leads and opportunities. Help create and prioritize strategic target account lists and contacts within a defined territory; Research accounts, identify key players and generate interest through discovery calls and email campaigns. Generate sales-ready meetings and qualified leads for Account Executives using NovoEd’s qualification criteria. Understand and uncover customer needs and business problems and effectively communicate how NovoEd can solve them. Become a trusted resource and develop superior relationships with prospects to move them into a deeper evaluation. Maintain knowledge, awareness of NovoEd product and competitive platforms. Use and maintain the Salesforce.com system according to NovoEd standards; provide metrics on leads; Leverage CRM and other tools to prospect into specific markets and verticals; Maintain detailed account profiles and lead progress. Work closely with the Marketing team to drive continuous improvement in lead quality, conversion rates, and pipeline generation. Consistently achieve targets to ensure territory revenue and growth objectives. Core Attributes, Qualifications, and Experience: Highly motivated and driven self-starter with a history of achievement in personal and work goals Excellent relationship building skills with a strong sense of curiosity. Possesses an innate ability to extract information and business requirement from prospects. Tremendous time management and organization skills; Detail oriented and thorough. High degree of persistence and follow through. Positive and energetic phone skills and excellent listening skills. Excellent written & verbal communication skills. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills Ability to quickly understand and demonstrate technology and business value propositions. The desire to work in a high-energy, fast-paced, team environment. Savvy using software tools and systems (MS Office, Social Media, sales or marketing automation, other). 4-year University degree or equivalent experience Pluses: Telemarketing/telesales/sales experience is preferred and could be from any work you've done, including your career, but also nonprofit work, extracurricular clubs, etc. Better yet, a track record as a SDR achieving measurable inside sales goals using a CRM and sales automation tools in a modern sales environment. Apply for this job