

We Are
Hiring
StartSchool is building the next generation of tech founders and builders in Latvia. StartSchool is a 12-month, full-time, hands-on tech business school combining full-stack development (via Qwasar) with startup building from idea to pitch.
We’re backed by founders of Printify, Nutrameg, ManaBalss, EazyBI, Swisscom DevOps Riga, and other industry leaders, and we’re growing fast.
Junior Program Manager
What You'll Do
As a Junior Program Manager, you’ll help us run and continuously improve the day-to-day experience for 100+ brilliant learners. You’ll play coach, mentor, planner, problem-solver, and community builder—all in one.
You’ll work side by side with the
Program Manager and team to:
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Support and coach learners through their coding journey (no spoon-feeding)
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Lead live coding sessions, code reviews & collaborative exercises
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Track student progress & help those falling behind
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Keep our online & on-site community buzzing and engaged
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Help develop and test tools & processes that level up the program
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Contribute to admissions – from interviews to workshops
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Help us set up and run the school like a tight, joyful ship
Must haves
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You know how to code (and what clean code looks like)
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You're comfortable running a live session or leading a group activity
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You’re a problem-solver who thrives on challenges
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You enjoy mentoring or helping others learn
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You can juggle multiple tasks and still keep your Trello board clean
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You believe in learning by doing
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You like people. Like, actually.
Bonus if
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You’ve worked with Qwasar or similar learning platforms
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You’ve coached, tutored, or facilitated group learning
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You have startup, tech, or bootcamp experience
What We’re Looking For
You're not just organized—you get things done. You’re tech-savvy, people-smart, and unafraid to dive into the deep end.
Our Vibe
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Radical honesty
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No drama, no politics, no cliques
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Fail forward, iterate fast
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Ownership from Day 1
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We build together, we rise together
What You Get
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Salary: Competitive base 2200-3000 EUR + monthly performance bonus
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Health insurance after 3 month probation period
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A real shot at shaping the future of tech education in Latvia
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Direct mentorship from leaders at Printify, Riga TechGirls, Nutrameg, and more
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Daily adrenaline from working with smart, driven learners & founders
Ready to
apply?
Send your CV + a short message telling us why you to: start@startschool.org
Deadline: May 5, 2025