Program Manager

The Campagna Center

Alexandria, VA

Job Summary:

The Building Better Futures (BBF) program provides youth development services to more than 200 middle and high school students across 4 middle schools and 1 high school. The program provides comprehensive supports that include college and career readiness activities, youth workforce and externship opportunities, afterschool and camp programs, tutoring coordination, and other youth enrichment focused supports.

The Program Manager works with the Senior Director to design and implement BBF program components. The Manager will coordinate with partners, including ACPS staff, volunteers, and business points of contact, to ensure program components are implemented as intended.The Program Manager is instrumental in interfacing with other community-based organizations that provide services that would benefit students participating in the Building Better Futures program. With support from the Senior Director, the Program Manager will engage in efforts with the Development staff to inform strategies to secure funding support for the Building Better Futures program.

Essential Duties:

Program Leadership and Student Recruitment

Ensures implementation of program components through collaborative planning efforts with both internal and external partners
Maintains partnerships with teachers, administrators, and other youth serving organizations, in effort to integrate programing and enrichment activities into schools and partner sites
Coordinates college tours, seminars, field trips, and youth focused social events
Leads enrichment sessions with groups of youth
Devises strategies to recruit and enroll students
Coordinates wraparound services for youth enrolled in the program (college scholarships support, college essay/resume writing, tutoring, mental health services etc.)
Recruits businesses and mentors to participate in externship program
Collaborates with partners to ensure referrals for tutoring and other services are made

Youth, Family, Community Engagement

Ensures that youth voice is embedded throughout program component areas
Works cross-functionally with other out-of-school time (OST) managers to support youth matriculation between Campagna Center OST programs
Works collaboratively with the Senior Director to develop youth and family engagement strategies
Serves on planning workgroups, committees, and special initiatives with other OST managers within the division
Assists the Senior Director in maintaining a visible presence in the community and in the field

Data Management, Administrative/Other

Streamlines systems (i.e., registration) to maximize efficiency and enhance participant experience
Ensures necessary program data is available to support grant reporting to relevant funders
Analyzes participant and enrollment data for purposes of reporting, strategic recruiting, and long-term impact
Works with Data Specialist to implement monitoring and program evaluation activities
Provides necessary information to ensure website is current regarding program
Works with Senior Director to ensure program budget is managed and all expenses fall within the approved budget
Assists with other duties, as needed

Required Qualifications:

Associates Degree in business, human services, education/child development, or related areas
At least, two years’ prior experience successfully executing project management related responsibilities
Tech-savvy as evidenced by past experience with online systems (databases, online evaluation tools)
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Ability to communicate effectively including sensitivity for different audiences and cultural contexts
Excellent writing, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Strong quantitative and analytical skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) software
Strong interest in the mission and a willingness to live core values (ICARE: inclusive, compassionate, respectful and equitable)

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated commitment to advancing educational achievement, lifelong learning, and positive social development for children, teens, and adults.
Alignment with the organization’s mission, vision, and core values, including a strong commitment to inclusion, equity, compassion, respect, and accountability.

Physical and Availability Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be mobile in a school, office, and various field trip environments and able to use standard office equipment
Must be willing and able to travel to site location(s) where children are served
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
This position requires occasional work on nights and weekends

What We Offer:

Generous, comprehensive health insurance with minimal premium costs for employees (individual coverage), plus flexible, low-cost dental and vision options
403(b) plan with year-round enrollment and adjustments to contributions
A generous paid-leave program including 15 vacation days, 8 sick days, and a two-week paid winter break
Following successful 90-day Introductory Period, position is eligible for hybrid remote schedule which requires at least two days in-office each week for team-building, collaboration, and managing physical records
Mental health support via Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and medical insurance offerings including in-person as well as telehealth, text and app access
Reduced fees for childcare in our Early Learning Center preschool classroom (3-5 year-olds) and Campagna Kids aftercare programs (available at select ACPS locations) and camps
Partial tuition reimbursement, paid training, eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, and access to an employer-paid financial health and wellness app
Pet insurance for your furry or feathered friends

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