Community and School Partnership Manager, Philadelphia Outward Bound – Nov 7
Posted by Philadelphia Outward Bound School on November 4, 2025
Outward Bound is an international organization dedicated to the belief that people are capable of far more than they know. The mission of the Philadelphia Outward Bound School (POBS), founded in 1992, is to change lives through challenge and discovery. POBS – serving PA, NJ and northern DE – is one of 9 regional Outward Bound USA schools.
As a robust, non-profit educational organization, POBS annually engages with more than 7,000 youth and adult participants. Our programming includes single and multi-day experiential education programs that inspire character development, leadership, and sense of community. All programs are designed to inspire participants to realize their true potential.
School and Community Partnership Manager Position Overview
The Community and School Partnership Manager, reporting to the Director of Education and Partnerships, plays a crucial role in supporting POBS’ strategic goals for advancing access to the outdoors, increasing program participation for youth and adults and managing the long-term growth and retention of POBS’ local and regional community organizations and school partners. The Manager will assume a portfolio of community and school partners, take leadership over public-facing programs and projects and work closely with POBS, Audubon Mid-Atlantic (AMA) and The Discovery Center (DC) staff to plan and meet strategic goals.
The Manager deepens existing relationships and develops new partnerships with a diverse group of partners, including a focus on the nearby communities of Strawberry Mansion, Brewerytown and greater North Philadelphia. They provide leadership and guidance to partners, work closely with POBS, AMA and DC staff through the program planning and implementation process and engage in program reflection with an eye toward continuous improvement for center-based, expedition and public-facing programs.
Application deadline: November 7, 2025
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