Job Opening: Program Manager for Western Pennsylvania

The Committee of Seventy is hiring a Program Manager for Western Pennsylvania. Learn more below.

Program Manager for Western Pennsylvania

Update, May 2026: This position has been reposted with an increased salary range.

Location: Allegheny County, PA (Remote work environment; C70 is based in Philadelphia. Candidate must be based in Greater Pittsburgh area.)

Salary: Up to $80,000 annually (commensurate with experience)

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; retirement plan options; and professional development opportunities.

Note: This position is grant-funded for the first twelve months. We are confident that if successful, it will continue to be funded by our foundation partners in 2027 and beyond. But candidates should be aware that until further notice, this position will be reliant on securing funding each year.

About us 

C70 is a well-respected civic leader in southeastern Pennsylvania. Over the last decade, we’ve expanded our reach statewide, including into Greater Pittsburgh. Now, we seek to further our impact in western PA. We are seeking a highly motivated Program Manager based in western PA (preferably Allegheny County) to lead our voter engagement and public education initiatives in the region. 

This role reports to the Senior Program Director (adult programs) and the VP of Strategy and Partnerships (K-college programs) and will work closely with internal teams and external partners, and consultants to strengthen Seventy’s brand, amplify its work, and engage key stakeholders.

Job overview

We are seeking a dynamic, self-motivated individual with exceptional partnership development and organizational skills who is passionate about our mission to manage and enhance our programs. This person will be the public face of our organization in western Pennsylvania and will help us bring our resources to partners and schools across the region.

The Program Manager will have three primary responsibilities: expand our WeVote membership and programming in western PA; launch our How Pittsburgh and Allegheny Work guide and corresponding programming; and grow our WeVote Next initiatives in the K-college setting.

Key Responsibilities:

How Pittsburgh and Allegheny County Work 

• Coordinate the development of the How Pittsburgh and Allegheny County Work guide, including working with the C70 team in Philadelphia to identify Pittsburgh-based subject matter experts to help write the guide.

• Coordinate planning and promotion of community workshops with local partners to bring the guide to life for Pittsburgh and Allegheny County residents, demonstrating how the guide can help them advocate for solutions to local issues.

• Work with C70’s communications team to create content for digital and traditional media, meeting people where they are and helping building awareness of the guide.

• Work with a Pittsburgh-area teacher to develop local curricular assets to bring the guide into classrooms in the area, following C70’s established blueprint for our work with Philadelphia-area schools.

WeVote Next

• Help C70 bring our WeVote Next programs to schools in western PA, including: PA Youth Mock Election; Studio C70 Student-Candidate Interviews; Democracy for Kids; Can We Talk?; related teacher trainings

• C70 works closely with Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts; this person will help grow PMC’s classroom program in the region. This includes recruiting judges and lawyers to go into classrooms to regularly engage with students on an already-created set of lessons around the judiciary.

Elections and Civic Engagement

• Support C70’s efforts to share nonpartisan voter education and engagement resources with voters across the region every election cycle. 

• Work with the VP of Strategy and Partnerships to grow the WeVote program by recruiting dozens of new members in SWPA before every election cycle.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Political Science, History, Communication, Education, Nonprofit Management) is required.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in program or project management, operations management, or a related field within the nonprofit sector or government agencies.

• Proven track record of successfully managing complex programs, delivering measurable results, and implementing operational improvements.

• Strong understanding of good governance principles, public policy issues, and nonprofit best practices.

• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple ongoing projects concurrently.

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, build sustainable partnerships, and demonstrate comfort with public speaking.

• Proficiency in project management software, data analysis tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Self-motivated, responsible, and comfortable working remotely from the C70 home office (based in Philadelphia), and able to travel to events in western PA.

Compensation

Our nonprofit organization offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience ($80,000), along with a comprehensive benefits package. This mid-level position provides an exciting opportunity to grow nascent programs with a fast-growing organization. Join our dedicated team and help us drive positive change through civic engagement.

Please submit your resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references to Brisa Diaz-Zorrilla’s attention at [email protected] to be considered for this position.

Commitment to Diversity

We strongly believe in the power of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We recognize that a diverse workforce brings together unique perspectives, experiences, and talents, leading to increased creativity, innovation, and better decision-making. As such, we actively seek out and value job applicants from all backgrounds, races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientation, ages, or disability. Our commitment to DEI extends throughout our hiring process, ensuring equal opportunities and fair treatment for all candidates. We firmly believe that by fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, we can create a stronger, more vibrant, and more successful organization.

Note: This job description is intended to convey essential information about the general nature and level of work expected for this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required.