Position:  Program Manager, Civics Engagement – Full Time/Exempt

Department: Community Impact

Reports to: Chief People Officer  

Location: Arizona Cardinals (Tempe, AZ)

Format: In-person

Cardinals Organizational Summary:   

The Arizona Cardinals Football Club is a professional football team within the National Football League (NFL). We compete in the National Football Conference (NFC) West division and call State Farm Stadium, in Glendale, Arizona, our home.

As one of the oldest pro football franchises in the U.S., the Club has established itself as a sport and cultural hallmark within Arizona, as well as a trailblazer for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives and firsts around the League.  Our vision is to build a leading sports organization that competes for championships, drives business results, creates loyal fans, develops proud employees, and inspires hope in our community. We are relentless in our pursuit of greatness on and off the field, while positively impacting our people, our fans, and our community.

If you want to join an organization that values putting the team first, doing what is right, growing with positivity, valuing every voice, while driving performance, we would love for you to join our team. Learn more about the Arizona Cardinals and see what’s happening  . 

Summary:  

The Arizona Cardinals are looking for a strategic and collaborative Program Manager, Civics Engagement to lead and expand the Civics Matters Arizona programming. This individual will manage a comprehensive engagement strategy across three core pillars: the App/Website, the Civics Matters Trip, and the Civics Matters Combine, with the goal of engaging over 40,000 Arizona students in the first year. This position will be responsible for program operations, strategic partnerships, outreach, and evaluation, helping grow the initiative's footprint statewide.

Primary Job Duties:

The Program Manager, Civics Engagement will have daily responsibilities including, without limitation, to the following:  

• Design and propose programming and implementation strategies for all Civics Matters initiatives.
• Manage the development, functionality, and content of the Civics Matters App/Website, including integration of learning modules and essay requirements working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders.
• Establish metrics for program impact, school participation, and student engagement.
• Ensure eligibility and accountability standards are met for all trip participants and app users
• Supervise Civics Engagement Program Coordinator.
• Manage planning and execution of the annual Civics Matters Combine, overseeing event structure (keynotes, breakouts, and tracks for middle school, high school, and teachers).
• Develop annual program calendar and oversee logistics for the Civics Matters Trip, including coordination with Close Up, transportation, schools, and other partners.
• Lead statewide outreach to schools, teachers, districts, and educational nonprofits-especially Title I and underserved communities.
• Build and manage strategic partnerships with civic education groups, government offices, nonprofits, and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate with marketing and digital teams to drive effective communications, email campaigns, and engagement through the Civics Matters platform.
• Oversee the school application and waitlist process to ensure equitable access and participation.
• Oversee auditing of essay submissions and learning module completion.
• Monitor, report, and present on key metrics, evaluations, and stories of impact to internal and external stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements 

• Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in education, public service, youth development, or related field
• Experience: 4+ years of experience in youth or civic engagement programming, preferably in educational settings
• Proven experience managing programs, events, and cross-sector partnerships
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills
• Understanding of Arizona's education landscape and civic learning standards
• Experience with outreach campaigns and digital learning platforms
• Strong communication, organization, and administrative skills
• Passion for civic education, youth engagement, and community outreach
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus
• Comfortable representing the Arizona Cardinals in public/community-facing roles
• Self-starter who is energized by people and mission-driven work
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Willingness to travel across Arizona and work occasional nights, weekends, and/or holidays for events; hours will vary depending on business needs
• Must complete all pre-employment forms and successfully pass a background check

Cardinals Benefits/Perks Summary: 

The Arizona Cardinals Football Club has developed a comprehensive benefits package that provides economic and inclusive benefits to full-time employees. The Cardinals benefits offer care, protection, and support for employees and their loved ones. The Cardinals organization encourages an environment that is conducive to living a healthy, productive, and flexible lifestyle. 

Benefits and Perks include, but are not limited to:  

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance options; effective the first day of hire 
• 401 (k) retirement option with employer match contribution 
• Paid Time Off Accruals (including sick time accruals) 
• Paid Time Off for most Federal holidays  
• Time off for Maternity, Paternity, Military, and Bereavement 
• MDLIVE: 24/7 medical support 
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Care Saving Account options 
• Discounts on Cardinals gear & paraphernalia  
• Tuition reimbursement & Professional Growth opportunities  
• Daily free lunch  
• Complimentary season tickets  
• Subsidized gym memberships  

The Arizona Cardinals Football Club is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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