About NORY

NORY is NYC's largest early childhood STEM education organization, offering engaging, hands-on summer camps and school-year programs for children aged 3-12. Our curriculum spans a broad range of STEM subjects, from robotics to woodworking, all designed to foster self-driven, purposeful learning. Our ultimate goal is to develop resilience, inquisitiveness, and empathy in every child.

Discover more about our mission and program:

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Summer Camp Video: bit.ly/noryvideo1

Position Overview: Head of Dallas Expansion & Summer Camp Operations (Dallas, TX)

We are seeking a visionary, high-agency Head of Dallas Expansion & Summer Camp Operations to spearhead our expansion into the Dallas-Fort Worth area. This leadership position is ideal for a proven operator who loves entrepreneurship, is energized by building a region from the ground up, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. You will play a pivotal role in launching NORY's signature STEM programs in Texas and establishing a powerful regional presence.

Expansion Plan & Target Locations

We are initially focusing our expansion on key Dallas-Fort Worth markets, specifically Dallas and surrounding communities. Candidates with deep regional knowledge or existing community connections in these areas will be highly valued. Local travel throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area is required to support the success of this role.

Position Details:

Compensation: $100,000 - $130,000 base salary + up to 20% performance bonus

Location: Dallas-Fort Worth Area (On-site / Regional Travel)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Key Responsibilities

Launch & Regional Expansion: Develop and execute a comprehensive strategic roadmap for NORY’s expansion into the Dallas-Fort Worth area, focusing on launching and scaling our 2027 summer camps and subsequent programs.

Partnership Development: Forge and maintain high-value partnerships with local schools, educational organizations, and community stakeholders to secure premium, community-based camp locations.

Family Engagement & Outreach: Spearhead localized marketing, networking, and community outreach initiatives to increase NORY's brand visibility and drive local family enrollments.

Recruitment & Leadership: Recruit, onboard, train, and manage a high-performing local team of educators and site leaders to ensure the flawless delivery of our STEM curriculum.

Operational Management: Oversee all daily regional operations, including budget management, regional P&L accountability, and strict regulatory compliance (local childcare permits, licensing, and safety codes).

HQ Collaboration: Work closely with the NYC headquarters to leverage existing resources, maintain strict brand alignment, and implement proven operational best practices.

Required Qualifications

5+ years of experience in educational program management, camp operations, or a closely related field.

Proven Expansion Track Record: Demonstrated success in business expansion, educational program growth, real estate procurement for programs, or high-level community partnership formation.

Exceptional Leadership: Proven ability to recruit, manage, and inspire remote or multi-site teams while hitting rigorous operational and growth goals.

Regional Expertise: Deep familiarity with the Dallas-Fort Worth educational landscape, private/public school systems, and local family demographics.

Entrepreneurial Mindset: A highly adaptive, strategic thinker who can navigate ambiguity and build scalable systems in an evolving market.

Travel and Training

Local Travel: Regular travel within the Dallas-Fort Worth area is required to engage with local communities, cultivate partners, and audit active camp locations.

HQ Travel & Training: Periodic travel to NORY's NYC headquarters will be required for executive strategy sessions and team collaboration. NORY provides a comprehensive onboarding program (delivered both virtually and in-person in NYC) to equip you with the exact tools and resources needed to launch a new market.