Help promote optimal mental health for all through education, awareness, and stigma reduction
School Program Manager
Full-time | In-person | Based in Cincinnati, OH
Salary: $60,000–$65,000 + benefits
Stop the stigma. Start the conversation. Join us!
At 1N5, we’re on a mission to prevent suicide by transforming the conversation around mental health. We work in schools, communities, and workplaces to provide evidence-informed education, reduce stigma, advocate for better policy, and empower young people and the adults who support them.
We’re hiring a School Program Manager to help us expand our impact in schools across the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky regions. If you’re someone who’s energized by meaningful work, public speaking, and building authentic connections with students, caregivers, and educators – we want to meet you!
School Program Manager Requirements:
- Passion for mental health and suicide prevention education
- Excellent communication and public speaking skills
- Confidence and poise in front of large groups and diverse audiences
- Strong work ethic, desire to learn, and ability to manage projects independently
- Ability to respond to sensitive topics with compassion and professionalism
- Willingness to travel regionally and occasionally work evenings/weekends
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and can pass a BCI/FBI background check
- Bachelor’s degree in education, public health, psychology, social work, or a related field
- Five years of experience preferred
Helpful to Have:
- Experience working in education, mental health, public health, or nonprofit spaces
- Familiarity with K–12 school systems and/or child and adolescent development
- Certification or training in prevention work (e.g., RA, OCPSA, QPR, Mental Health First Aid)
- Experience working with diverse populations
- Bilingual or multilingual
What a 1N5 School Program Manager Does:
As a School Program Manager, you’ll work directly with schools (grades K–12) to bring mental health programming to life. One day you might be facilitating a class for high school students – the next, you could be coaching elementary teachers, meeting with a group of parents in the evening, or presenting to a room of superintendents. Watch this video to get a glimpse into a day in the life of a 1N5 School Program Manager.
Here’s a sample of what a week may include:
- Leading an engaging presentation on mental health to a room of middle school students.
- Meeting with district leadership to discuss partnership opportunities.
- Guiding a parent group through suicide prevention training.
- Reviewing new mental health resources to evaluate safety and impact.
- Engaging in ongoing professional development and exploring the latest research.
- Collaborating with our 1N5 team to improve programming and outreach.
What Sets You Up for Success:
- You care deeply about mental health and suicide prevention for all people.
- You have strong public speaking skills – you’re confident in front of a crowd, enjoy teaching, and know how to keep people engaged.
- You’re a natural connector and relationship-builder – with young people and adults alike.
- You’re a self-starter who can manage your time and responsibilities independently.
- You’re flexible and can roll with last-minute changes (hello, school schedules!) and have a good sense of humor!
- You communicate with compassion, conviction, professionalism, and clarity.
- You’re committed to equity, inclusion, and creating safe spaces for all.
Why You Might Love Working at 1N5:
- You want your work to make a real difference in the lives of others.
- You love presenting, teaching, or facilitating meaningful conversations.
- You value growth, collaboration, and mission-driven work.
- You enjoy a team that works hard, laughs together, and supports one another.
- You’re excited to be part of a nimble, community-rooted nonprofit that’s scaling impact through trust and relationships.
Ready to apply?
We are excited to hear from you! To apply, send all three items to abby_bricking@1n5.org. No phone calls, please. Only applicants who submit all three items – a resume, cover letter, and video/statement – will be considered for an interview. We want to get a full sense of who you are and how you communicate, and each piece helps us do that.
Application materials include:
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Short (3–5 minute) video or written statement answering:
“What do you believe makes you a great fit for 1N5?”
*Filming on your phone or computer is just fine!
Want to know what to expect ahead?
- Initial screening: Our hiring committee will review applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Candidates selected to move forward will be contacted to schedule a brief introductory call.
- Interview round: Selected candidates will meet with 1N5 team members for an in-person interview.
- Work sample: We ask finalists to bring a short (5 -10 min) sample presentation to the in-person interview. Details will be shared with candidates ahead of time.
- Final decision: References will be checked and 1N5 will make an offer to the candidate we believe is the best overall fit!
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $60,000–$65,000 based on experience
- Health benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement: SIMPLE IRA with match
- Time off: PTO, sick days, paid holidays
- Other perks: Opportunities for ongoing learning, flexible schedule, and the deep satisfaction of doing good work that matters
Come As You Are
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We especially encourage applications from people historically underrepresented in nonprofit leadership, education, and mental health fields.