Keplergroup·11 days ago
Kepler executes engineered marketing, where every message and ad delivered helps create a more personalized and productive relationship between brands and their consumers. We do this by acting as clients’ agency of record, as their in-house team, or some hybrid of the two – and by harnessing data and technology across all paid digital media and data-driven CRM channels.
Kepler prides itself on being a great place to work. In fact, we’re proud to share that AdAge recognized Kepler among the Best Place to Work in 2022, validating our investment in our team and our clients.
Kepler U Program Manager:
Location: Hybrid (Philadelphia, NYC, or Chicago)
Department: Culture & Inclusion (People Team)
Reports To: Culture & Inclusion Associate VP
Kepler U is our flagship charitable initiative designed to democratize access to quality digital marketing education. We actively dismantle structural barriers for lower socioeconomic and underrepresented groups by providing free, comprehensive training, mentorship, and career placement. With over 500 graduates and an 82% employment rate within 6 months, the program works.
Now, we are focusing on sustainability. We are seeking a Program Manager to operationalize our transition to a Single Entity Fund (SEF) in partnership with Tides Foundation. This role is not about "growth at all costs"—it is about building the financial and operational bedrock to ensure this program thrives for years to come.
THE TEAM
Kepler's Culture & Inclusion Center of Excellence (C&I COE) is a strategic team within the People function that drives measurable business impact through inclusive excellence. Our COE directly contributes to organizational performance by reducing employee turnover, improving talent acquisition outcomes, and enhancing client team effectiveness across our global workforce.
As part of the People Team, we tackle the complex talent challenges facing high-growth marketing agencies – from building diverse leadership pipelines to ensuring psychological safety drives innovation and client success across our global employee base.
THE ROLE
This is a 100% dedicated role. You will sit at the intersection of social impact and corporate operation. You will be responsible for securing the program's future through a $250,000 annual fundraising goal, managing strict grant compliance, and overseeing the lifecycle of our student cohorts.
We value empirical data over intuition. We value lived experience over performative allyship. We are looking for a builder who understands that true equity requires funding, structure, and rigor.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Fundraising & Sustainability (40%)
Tides SEF Governance & Compliance (30%)
Program Operations & Student Success (30%)
Desired Skills and Experience:
Transparency is fundamental to Kepler's culture. Our compensation strategy is designed to attract, reward, and retain the talented employees that drive Kepler's growth and success. We aim to offer competitive direct compensation and a rich indirect compensation program that demonstrates the value we place on our employees and their wellbeing.
Total Compensation:
Benefits:
This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days in-office per week and 2 days work from home.
Kepler is a people first organization. If this role piques your interest but you may not check every box, we still encourage you to apply! Studies show that imposter syndrome can prevent women and people of color from applying unless they meet every single qualification. We welcome all who are interested to apply, you just might be a great candidate for this role or others.
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