THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking a proven Program Manager who thrives in high-accountability, mission-driven environments and brings operational rigor, emotional intelligence, and disciplined execution to every program they oversee.

This role is responsible for the end-to-end success of the Foundation’s eight global programs, including research, development, implementation, administration, budgeting, record keeping, statistics tracking, and continuous improvement. In addition, this role supports fundraising efforts and represents the Foundation at major Tony Robbins events worldwide.

The right candidate is a professionally well-rounded leader who can manage complex programs at scale, communicate across diverse populations, balance competing priorities, and serve as a trusted steward of the Foundation’s mission, resources, and donor relationships.

This role requires daily multitasking, high-volume workflow management, and strong operational judgment in fast-moving environments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Ownership & Delivery (90%)

Own the strategy, execution, administration, budgeting, reporting, and success of the Foundation’s eight global programs:

Global Youth Leadership Summit (25%)

• Own the full execution of the Foundation’s annual summer teen leadership conference (virtual or in-person)
• Lead all event management, logistics, registration, applications, and customer service
• Oversee 300+ teens and 80+ volunteers for a five-day residential program
• Manage event operations, staffing, scheduling, and on-site execution
• Serve as primary event owner from December through August
• Manage program budgets, reporting, and operational records
• Ensure exceptional participant, parent, and volunteer experience

UPW Youth Leadership (20%)

• Own the youth leadership experience at all UPW events (virtual and in-person)
• Manage applications, registration, and on-site execution
• Deliver 3–5 programs annually
• Coordinate youth logistics, communications, and support
• Maintain program records and reporting

Grants & Donations (12%)

• Manage 500+ annual grant and donation inquiries
• Conduct due diligence and background research
• Maintain detailed records and application tracking
• Prepare funding recommendations for leadership and Board
• Provide reporting and stakeholder updates
• Manage correspondence with applicants and partner organizations

Basket Brigade (11%)

• Support and coordinate 1,500+ global volunteers
• Lead outreach, recruitment, and engagement efforts
• Provide operational support and resources to volunteer coordinators
• Manage communications and program logistics
• Track participation and program outcomes

Event Scholarships (8%)

• Manage recruitment goals and scholarship pipeline
• Interview and select scholarship recipients
• Maintain application systems and reporting
• Coordinate communications with applicants

Inmate Empowerment (6%)

• Manage curriculum distribution and correspondence
• Support correctional facilities and program participants
• Maintain program records and tracking

Volunteer Program (5%)

• Recruit, train, and manage Foundation volunteers
• Maintain active volunteer roster and retention programs
• Identify internal organizational volunteer needs
• Train and oversee volunteers at live events

Youth Mentoring (3%)

• Manage inquiry pipeline
• Conduct research and redevelopment of program
• Support program relaunch and growth strategy

Fundraising & Event Representation (10%)

• Travel to domestic and international Tony Robbins seminars
• Fundraise on behalf of the Foundation
• Manage Foundation event booth and volunteer teams
• Present and speak to corporate and volunteer audiences
• Manage cash handling, accounting, and loss prevention
• Track donations and competition performance
• Provide donation reporting and reconciliation
• Support extended event hours including evenings and weekends

SUCCESS METRICS

(Defined by Foundation leadership and Board)

• Program delivery quality and participant outcomes
• Volunteer engagement, recruitment, and retention
• Fundraising performance and donor growth
• Operational excellence and program scalability
• Financial stewardship, compliance, and reporting accuracy
• Program budgets, record keeping, and performance tracking

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

Who You Are

• Mission-driven leader with strong operational discipline
• High-integrity steward of donor, participant, and community trust
• Emotionally intelligent communicator across diverse populations and age groups
• Organized, detail-oriented, and execution-focused
• Comfortable leading independently and collaboratively
• Calm under pressure with strong judgment and decision-making ability
• Professional communicator with strong phone, email, and interpersonal skills
• Able to manage high-volume inquiries and competing priorities

What We’re Looking For in Your Resume

• Program ownership in nonprofit or mission-driven organizations
• Multi-program operational leadership
• Volunteer management at scale
• Event leadership and logistics
• Fundraising and donor engagement
• Budgeting, reporting, and compliance accountability
• Customer service and stakeholder communications
• Database and application management

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Must Have

• Experience managing nonprofit programs
• Program development and operational leadership
• Event-based program execution
• Volunteer recruitment, training, and management
• Grant and donation administration
• Fundraising or donor-facing experience
• Budgeting, record keeping, and reporting responsibility
• High-volume customer service and applicant communications
• Ability to manage competing priorities in fast-paced environments
• Ability to travel internationally

Highly Relevant Background

• Youth development programs
• Humanitarian or social impact organizations
• Global volunteer networks
• Education and leadership development
• Event-based nonprofits
• Grant-making or philanthropy
• Database-driven nonprofit operations

TECHNOLOGY & SYSTEMS

• Database management (Blackbaud/Raiser’s Edge preferred)
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Adobe Acrobat Pro
• Application and grant management systems

WHAT WE OFFER

• Ownership of globally impactful programs
• Leadership role in one of the world’s most respected foundations
• Direct impact on underserved communities
• International travel and event exposure
• Mission-driven culture with strong values
• Opportunity to build and scale global programs

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

This role is the operational backbone of the Tony Robbins Foundation.

Every youth empowered, every family fed, every inmate supported, every scholarship granted is made possible through the execution excellence of this role.

You are not managing programs — you are stewarding lives.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

We want to hear directly from you on why YOU are the best candidate for the position.

To be considered, please complete the following steps:

Application Steps

Click Apply, and complete the application and candidate survey via Hireology.

The Tony Robbins Foundation is a nonprofit organization created to empower individuals and organizations to make a significant difference in the quality of life of people often forgotten. 

The Foundation exists to create measurable change in the lives of underserved populations through youth leadership, education, empowerment, food security, and mentorship programs worldwide. 

We are dedicated to creating positive changes in the lives of youth, seniors, the hungry, homeless and the imprisoned population, all who need a boost envisioning a happier and deeply satisfying way of life.