Program Manager
10 days ago
Milwaukee
Job Description ABOUT PUBLIC ALLIES Public Allies' mission is to create a just and equitable society and the diverse leadership to sustain it. We envision a more perfect Union that includes all of us -- a United States where all people experience belonging, are free, self determined, and fully share in the prosperity of the country. Public Allies supports a thriving civic sector by launching, growing and sustaining a continuum of diverse and proximate civic sector talent. Our impact begins with an apprenticeship for emerging leaders and extends to providing career accelerating opportunities for our 10,000+ alumni and other justice-oriented civic sector leaders JOB SUMMARY The Public Allies Wisconsin Team consists of the Executive Director, a Grants and Compliance Manager and two Program Managers who work collaboratively to lead and manage the Public Allies programs. The Program Managers work under the direction of the Executive Director to manage and implement a leadership development program for young adults (Allies) aged 18-30, in partnership with up to 35 government and non-profit agencies. In a collaborative, team focused environment, the Program Manager is primarily responsible for recruiting young adult leaders from diverse backgrounds to participate in our program; engaging local community organizations and government agencies in Milwaukee to partner with Public Allies; developing and implementing rigorous leadership development programs; and managing and coaching a team of 15 AmeriCorps members (Allies) to support success in their service and growth in their leadership. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS & KEY OUTCOMES * Manage/Coach 15 Allies. Provide professional development for Allies through individual and group coaching, ongoing management, and providing supportive and direct feedback to ensure leadership development and Ally retention. * Develop, support and implement Ally Training and Learning programs, retreats, and service days. Provide opportunities for Allies to practice the skills learned during Friday learning days. * Connect Ally learnings to local and national social justice movements with a heavy focus on Asset Based Community Development. * Commit to upholding the core values of Public Allies while being in Beloved Community with corps members, staff and other stakeholders. * Assist in partnership recruitment and engagement with the goal of creating a robust Public Allies Wisconsin Partner Network that will build stronger relationships between stakeholders. * Manage and support partnerships between PA and partner organizations balancing the needs of the partners and the development of the Ally. * Support strategies that effectively identify and engage a diversity of young people, community partners, and stakeholders in our program. These strategies should increase connections and strengthen relationships between staff, current Allies, alumni, and other stakeholders. * Complete administrative duties related to all aspects of our program, including maintaining accurate paperwork/record keeping for Ally team, regular AmeriCorps reporting, and ensuring Allies and community partners submit required paperwork and complete required data entries in a timely manner * With an emphasis on our talent and leadership in our local communities, recruit Ally candidates from diverse backgrounds. This also includes outreach, evaluation of candidates, and service placements. * Develop and deepen relationships with partner organizations to host Allies, support Ally Team Service Projects, and work with Public Allies in strategic initiatives * Other program-related duties as assigned EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & COMPETENCIES • Bachelor’s Degree or comparative life experience, • Significant professional experience in supporting and working with diverse young adults ages 18-30+ to achieve their leadership and professional goals (minimum 3 years), • Significant experience in building community partnerships; developing and managing relationships and collaborations, • Strong links with community-based organizations, higher educational institutions, community leaders and training professionals to provide Allies with skills-building and learning opportunities, • Solid understanding of adult education, community education and ways to engage diverse/multiple learning styles with experience planning and facilitating workshops and trainings., • Ability to manage multiple and varied tasks related to supporting and guiding young adults in their career from the educational, relational, emotional and social development perspective, • Strong commitment and asset-based approach to building a just and equitable Milwaukee, • Strong and intersectional understanding of racial, economic and social justice, • Have a passion for leadership development, ability to set and maintain appropriate boundaries and high expectations for a quality and transformative leadership experience for our Allies and community partners., • Flexibility and willingness to work long hours (including nights and weekends when needed), • Strong preference for and experience in collaborative, team based work environment, • Strong outreach and communication skills, including written, verbal, and presentations, including comfort with effectively using and engaging in social media., • Proficiency in the use of Windows XP, Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, • Model and exemplify the professional and leadership qualities that the Allies are being supported to achieve, • Commitment to personal and programmatic excellence, • Ability to be adaptive, comfort with change and a dynamic work environment, • Attention to detail, strong time management and project management skills, • Experience working in diverse work environments, • Sense of Humor, • Positive attitude in accomplishing responsibilities, • Creativity in solving problems, • Commitment to and demonstrated capacity to act from Public Allies’ core values:, • Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion: able to listen, learn and work across differences to build the common good; actively works to dismantle oppression in all areas of life and work, • Focus on Assets: able to recognize and catalyze the strengths and natural leadership of everyone to build momentum for social change; actively seeks to ensure those closest to the impact of our work have a voice in shaping our work, • Integrity: meets commitments and acts responsibly with public and personal trust, • Collaboration: able to build consensus and empower individuals and groups to achieve common goals, • Continuous Learning: relentlessly seeks new information and bold ways to apply that learning, • Innovation: able to respond to demographic, political and social shifts by acting in creative ways that generate new solutions WORKING CONDITIONS The position is predominantly sedentary requiring the ability to sit, bend, stand and walk. It may require occasional stooping, reaching, stair-climbing and repetitive motions of the hands and wrist related to writing and typing at an electronic keyboard. It rarely requires kneeling, pushing/pulling, and repetitive motions of the feet. Physical demands of the position necessitate hearing, talking, handling, and grasping regularly. Specific vision conditions include close vision reading. It requires the ability to operate a computer, telephone, fax, copy machine and adding machine or calculator. The position is generally performed in an office environment. The noise level is generally low to quiet. The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations, however, will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform said essential functions PAY EQUITY AND TRANSPARENCY Public Allies is committed to eradicating the pervasive and system racial, gender, and socioeconomic barriers to meaningful and sustaining employment that perpetuate inequality and limit opportunity, we believe pay equity and transparency in the hiring process are the first steps. The salary for this role is $60,000. We appreciate the time and energy it take candidate to engage in a job search and hiring process, and to reinforce this commitment, we will be open about pay ranges and opportunities early on, keeping true to our internal equity standards so we can ensure fairness with every person. TOTAL REWARDS Excellent benefits included; • Paid Time Off (PTO): Annual accrual of 18 days per year, increasing to 24 days at 3 years of employment., • Plus 1 Days: 5 additional PTO days each year., • Sick Time: Unlimited sick time to all employees., • Eleven paid holidays and office closures for Spring Break, Thanksgiving Break, and Winter Break, • 401(k) Match: Public Allies matches your contributions dollar for dollar up to 5% beginning the first of the month following 30 days of employment., • Medical, Dental, Vision, Insurance & Flexible Spending Account: Public Allies offers insurance plans to employees and their dependents and spouse/domestic partner at reasonable cost., • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Employee have access to free confidential counseling, coaching, and work-life services., • Short & Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance: Covered by Public Allies, at no cost to the employee. HOW TO APPLY Please submit a cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references.