Foundation Program Manager at Robbins Research International, Inc. – San Diego, California

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.

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 serviceOversee 300+ teens and 80+ volunteers for a five-day residential programManage event operations, staffing, scheduling, and on-site executionServe as primary event owner from December through AugustManage program budgets, reporting, and operational recordsEnsure 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 executionDeliver 3–5 programs annuallyCoordinate youth logistics, communications, and supportMaintain program records and reporting

Grants & Donations (12%)

Manage 500+ annual grant and donation inquiriesConduct due diligence and background researchMaintain detailed records and application trackingPrepare funding recommendations for leadership and BoardProvide reporting and stakeholder updatesManage correspondence with applicants and partner organizations

Basket Brigade (11%)

Support and coordinate 1,500+ global volunteersLead outreach, recruitment, and engagement effortsProvide operational support and resources to volunteer coordinatorsManage communications and program logisticsTrack participation and program outcomes

Event Scholarships (8%)

Manage recruitment goals and scholarship pipelineInterview and select scholarship recipientsMaintain application systems and reportingCoordinate communications with applicants

Inmate Empowerment (6%)

Manage curriculum distribution and correspondenceSupport correctional facilities and program participantsMaintain program records and tracking

Volunteer Program (5%)

Recruit, train, and manage Foundation volunteersMaintain active volunteer roster and retention programsIdentify internal organizational volunteer needsTrain and oversee volunteers at live events

Youth Mentoring (3%)

Manage inquiry pipelineConduct research and redevelopment of programSupport program relaunch and growth strategy

Fundraising & Event Representation (10%)

Travel to domestic and international Tony Robbins seminarsFundraise on behalf of the FoundationManage Foundation event booth and volunteer teamsPresent and speak to corporate and volunteer audiencesManage cash handling, accounting, and loss preventionTrack donations and competition performanceProvide donation reporting and reconciliationSupport extended event hours including evenings and weekends

SUCCESS METRICS

(Defined by Foundation leadership and Board)

Program delivery quality and participant outcomesVolunteer engagement, recruitment, and retentionFundraising performance and donor growthOperational excellence and program scalabilityFinancial stewardship, compliance, and reporting accuracyProgram budgets, record keeping, and performance tracking

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

Who You Are

Mission-driven leader with strong operational disciplineHigh-integrity steward of donor, participant, and community trustEmotionally intelligent communicator across diverse populations and age groupsOrganized, detail-oriented, and execution-focusedComfortable leading independently and collaborativelyCalm under pressure with strong judgment and decision-making abilityProfessional communicator with strong phone, email, and interpersonal skillsAble to manage high-volume inquiries and competing priorities

What We’re Looking For in Your Resume

Program ownership in nonprofit or mission-driven organizationsMulti-program operational leadershipVolunteer management at scaleEvent leadership and logisticsFundraising and donor engagementBudgeting, reporting, and compliance accountabilityCustomer service and stakeholder communicationsDatabase and application management

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Must Have

Experience managing nonprofit programsProgram development and operational leadershipEvent-based program executionVolunteer recruitment, training, and managementGrant and donation administrationFundraising or donor-facing experienceBudgeting, record keeping, and reporting responsibilityHigh-volume customer service and applicant communicationsAbility to manage competing priorities in fast-paced environmentsAbility to travel internationally

Highly Relevant Background

Youth development programsHumanitarian or social impact organizationsGlobal volunteer networksEducation and leadership developmentEvent-based nonprofitsGrant-making or philanthropyDatabase-driven nonprofit operations

TECHNOLOGY & SYSTEMS

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

WHAT WE OFFER

Ownership of globally impactful programsLeadership role in one of the world’s most respected foundationsDirect impact on underserved communitiesInternational travel and event exposureMission-driven culture with strong valuesOpportunity 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 pay range for this role is:65,000 - 65,000 USD per year(Remote)