Project Manager

Location: Kansas City, MO (Hybrid) Reports To: Vice President of Strategic Communications & Brand Management Salary: USD $75,000 - $85,000 / year How To Apply To apply, please complete our application form here: About BLAQUE Kansas City BLAQUE Kansas City is a strategic partner, ally, and convener of Kansas City’s educational ecosystem, from the leaders that drive policy to the students they serve. We recruit, train, and place community-rooted leaders on charter school boards to ensure decision‑making reflects our communities and their needs. We invest in and support high‑quality schools and leaders to drive strong academic outcomes, and, through transparent data, we hold systems accountable when they fail to provide a high‑quality, rigorous experience for their students. By bringing together community voices, educators, funders, business and civic leaders, and local and state legislators, we collaboratively shape the policies, vision, and actions that create the high‑quality, empowering education our students deserve. To learn more about our team and programs, visit our website, Position Summary BLAQUE Kansas City is seeking a highly organized, execution‑oriented Project Manager to support the planning, coordination, and execution of the organization’s key programs, events, campaigns, and operational priorities. This role will serve as a central project management lead across the BLAQUE Kansas City ecosystem—helping ensure initiatives remain on track, timelines are met, teams stay aligned, and deliverables move efficiently from concept to completion. The ideal candidate is a strong operator who thrives in fast‑paced environments, enjoys building structure and accountability, and can effectively manage multiple moving priorities simultaneously. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys turning vision into execution. Key Responsibilities Project & Timeline Management Lead day‑to‑day coordination across organizational initiatives, campaigns, programs, and events. Build and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, workflows, and trackers. Ensure projects remain on track by proactively managing deadlines, deliverables, dependencies, and follow‑up. Identify operational bottlenecks and escalat[e] risks when needed. Coordinate stakeholder meetings, action items, approvals, and project communication across teams. Maintain visibility into overlapping organizational priorities and timelines. Program & Event Management Support operational planning and execution for major organizational initiatives, including: Charter School Board Draft, Freedom School, Igniting the Future of Education, Power Conversations with Dr. Cokethea Hill‑Woodard, Community engagement initiatives, Future organizational programs and campaigns. Responsibilities may include: vendor coordination, run‑of‑show development, speaker coordination, budget tracking, logistics management, stakeholder communication, scheduling and meeting coordination, deliverable tracking. Organizational Tracking & Reporting Maintain project management systems and organizational dashboards. Support tracking of organizational priorities, timelines, and team deliverables. Manage executive trackers and cross‑functional project updates. Create recurring reporting structures that provide visibility into project status and operational progress. Ensure leadership teams remain informed and aligned. Systems & Process Management Build and maintain templates, workflows, and operational systems. Support implementation and maintenance of tools such as Monday.com and organizational dashboards. Improve internal processes that increase organizational efficiency and coordination. Help standardize project management practices across teams. Operational Support Assist with cross‑functional coordination between leadership teams. Help ensure teams have the information and resources needed to execute effectively. Support day‑to‑day operational execution across organizational priorities. Help maintain organizational momentum during periods of growth and expansion. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required. 3–5 years of experience in project management, event management, operations, nonprofit management, communications operations, or related fields. Exceptional organizational and time management skills. Strong attention to detail and follow‑through. Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience building trackers, workflows, and organizational systems. Comfortable operating in fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environments. Experience with project management tools such as Monday.com, Notion, or similar platforms. Passion for educational equity and community impact strongly preferred. Preferred Characteristics Strong executor with excellent follow‑through. Calm under pressure and highly adaptable. Proactive, resourceful, and solutions‑oriented. Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills. Able to create structure in fast‑moving environments. Strong organizational instincts and operational discipline. Compensation & Benefits Health, dental, and vision insurance. Generous PTO, holiday, and wellness days. Hybrid work model (Mon–Wed in office / Thurs–Fri remote). Professional development opportunities. Collaborative, mission‑driven team culture committed to joy, excellence, and equity. We know that strong candidates may not meet every qualification listed above. If you are excited about this role, passionate about education and equity, and eager to grow your skills in nonprofit communications, we encourage you to apply—even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement. BLAQUE Kansas City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr