Program Manager - Gather Game Grow

Location: Austin, TX (Hybrid)
Position Type: Volunteer Role
Reports To: Assistant Director of Programs (or Executive Director)
Time Commitment: 5-10 hours per week

Position Summary

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The Program Manager - Gather Game Grow oversees the creation, implementation, growth, and ongoing management of the Gather Game Grow program. This role involves developing educational content, creating public-facing resources, coordinating advocacy campaigns, building partnerships, and cultivating a recognizable community presence for the program.  

This position is ideal for someone passionate about the intersection of community health, relationship-building, and recreational play, and who is invested in elevating tabletop gaming as a meaningful tool for personal and social well-being.

Key Responsibilities

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Program Development & Strategy

  • Lead the development of the Gather Game Grow program structure, voice, and long-term strategy. 

  • Create a multi-phase roadmap for the public advocacy campaign, including content categories, outreach priorities, and community impact goals.

Educational Content & Resource Creation

  • Develop accessible, research-informed educational materials such as:

    • Articles, guides, worksheets, and resource toolkits 

    • Social media education series

    • Video or multimedia learning content

    • Workshops, public talks, and community presentations

  • Translate evidence-based insights about play, mental wellness, and social connection into approachable, engaging content for a general audience.

Public Advocacy & Outreach

  • Design and coordinate advocacy initiatives that promote the benefits of tabletop gaming for:

    • Emotional resilience

    • Social skills and empathy

    • Relationship strengthening

    • Community-building

    • Mental well-being

  • Represent g3 Games at community events, conferences, and public forums when appropriate. 

  • Build public visibility for the program through consistent messaging and outreach.

Partnership & Community Engagement

  • Identify and cultivate partnerships with:

    • Libraries

    • Mental wellness organizations (non-clinical)

    • Community centers

    • Local businesses

    • Play and education-focused professionals

  • Collaborate with partners to deliver educational workshops, host resource-sharing events, and distribute advocacy content. 

  • Maintain a partner database and track engagement history.

Digital Resource Hub Management

  • Oversee the development and ongoing curation of the Gather Game Grow online resource hub. 

  • Coordinate with the Communications Leads to ensure all resources are accurate, organized, and accessible. 

  • Regularly update the hub with new learning materials, guides, and advocacy content.

Communications & Collaboration

  • Work closely with Communications Leads to ensure consistent branding and messaging across website, social media, newsletters, and public materials. 

  • Provide clear program updates and content needs to the Assistant Director of Programs and Executive Director. 

  • Collaborate with other Program Managers to encourage cross-program integration where appropriate.

Volunteer & Facilitator Engagement

  • Work with the Volunteer Manager to recruit volunteers for content creation, workshop support, research, and outreach. 

  • Train and support volunteers involved in curriculum development or public-facing education. 

  • Foster a positive, mission-centered volunteer environment.

Program Evaluation & Reporting

  • Track impact metrics (audience reach, resource usage, workshop attendance, partner engagement, etc.). 

  • Gather public and partner feedback to guide program improvements. 

  • Prepare regular updates for the Assistant Director of Programs and Executive Director, including strategic recommendations and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

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Required

  • Strong passion for g3 Games’ mission and belief in the power of play to strengthen communities. 

  • Experience in education, advocacy, communications, community outreach, or program development. 

  • Strong writing and communication skills. 

  • Ability to translate research and evidence-based insights into accessible public content. 

  • Experience with group facilitation, public speaking, or workshop delivery. 

  • Strong organizational, planning, and project management abilities. 

  • Comfort engaging with a wide range of community audiences. 

  • Occasional availability for evening or weekend events.

Preferred

  • Background in public education, community advocacy, instructional design, or wellness-related fields (non-clinical). 

  • Experience creating curriculum, guides, or educational resources. 

  • Familiarity with tabletop gaming and its social-emotional benefits. 

  • Prior involvement in nonprofit or community-focused organizations. 

  • Digital content creation experience (writing, video, graphics, or similar).

Compensation

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This is a volunteer, unpaid position. No financial compensation is provided.

What You’ll Gain

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  • Leadership experience in shaping a pioneering public advocacy program. 

  • Opportunities to contribute to community wellness and social connection on a broad scale. 

  • Experience developing educational content and managing a public resource hub. 

  • A meaningful role in promoting the positive impact of tabletop gaming. 

  • Collaboration with a passionate nonprofit dedicated to building a more connected world.

Apply Today!

This application helps us learn more about you, your interests, and how you’d like to contribute.

We appreciate you taking the time to apply and look forward to learning more about you.