Manager, Education Services

Lead. Grow. Innovate education for a global scientific community.

Join our team, sharing the latest scientific advances in light-based technologies from around the world, including biomedical optics, astronomy, lasers, solar, nanotechnology, and more! Make a difference by doing important work with a successful, international not-for-profit organization.

Full-time, 40 hours per week position available, with flexible work hours.

SPIE is seeking a strategic, business minded Manager, Education Services to lead and expand our global education portfolio. This is a high impact role for someone who sees education as both a mission driven imperative and a self sustaining business—with real ownership over strategy, financial performance, and innovation.

You’ll shape how thousands of optics and photonics professionals worldwide access high quality learning—while building a portfolio that is financially resilient, market responsive, and future focused.

• Own the end to end strategy for SPIE’s education portfolio, from concept to launch to long?term performance
• Build and scale new courses and learning experiences—in person and online that meet the evolving needs of the global optics and photonics community
• Manage financial performance, including budgets, pricing models, KPIs, and revenue growth
• Use data and market insightto decide what to scale, redesign, or sunset
• Identify new delivery models, partnerships, and revenue opportunities to expand reach and impact
• Collaborate cross functionally with Marketing, Meetings, and volunteer leaders to deliver cohesive, high quality programs
• Lead and develop staff; oversee systems, platforms, vendors, and learning infrastructure
• Provide onsite leadership at SPIE conferences and eventsas needed

• Competitive wages, annual discretionary bonus. Pay range depending on experience is $88,903 to $128,899/year.
• Medical, dental & vision benefits provided (100% employer paid premium for the employee, 75% employer paid premium for the dependents).
• Defined retirement contribution: SPIE provides an automatic 5% contribution PLUS SPIE offers UP to 5% matching contributions and 25% vesting each year, 100% vested after 4 years.
• Paid Time Off plan begins at 31 days per year.
• Health savings accounts are partially funded by SPIE.
• Flexible spending accounts for dependent care and dental/vision expenses available.
• Employee life & disability insurance provided, dependent life insurance & Long-Term Care insurance available through payroll deduction.
• Many learning & development opportunities including tuition reimbursement & leadership development.

Physical work location in Bellingham, WA. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

At SPIE, we believe innovation thrives when people feel valued, supported, and empowered. We cultivate a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and continuous growth—where diverse perspectives are embraced, bold ideas are encouraged, and every voice matters.

At SPIE, you’ll do work that matters. You’ll help expand access to high impact, career advancing education while advancing a global scientific community—balancing mission impact with financial sustainability. You’ll have the opportunity to build, innovate, and lead, with the backing of a respected international organization and a passionate professional network.

Please apply online (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and include a resume & cover letter, indicating how your experience & qualifications match the requirements & why you will be successful in this position. All materials must be received by 5 p.m. March 23, 2026.

SPIE is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. SPIE provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.

• Minimum of 3 years relevant, professional experience required
• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field—or equivalent professional experience required
• Strong financial and business acumen, with experience managing budgets and performance
• A proven ability to lead people, navigate complexity, and deliver results
• Experience launching, growing, or managing education, training, or professional development programs with financial accountability preferred
• Minimum of 2 years’ supervisory experience preferred
• Project management experience preferred