Job Description: program manager

Organization Summary:

The We.APP (We Act. Present Perform.) Speak With Purpose (SWP) is the only public speaking class offered as an elective or Language Arts course during the school day. SWP is designed to teach young scholars to discover their unique voice, and create original work that expresses their view on education, home, and life. 

Our main objective for SWP is to be an integral part of what schools provide to bridge the engagement and opportunity gap. Our strategy incorporates the integration of  public speaking, writing and the performing arts to reengage students in their reading, writing, and listening process. By teaching students to expand vocabulary, critical thinking skills, and ability to collaborate, students increase their ability to self-direct, adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, and speak with purpose as it relates to school and home. All these things contribute to a child’s ability to focus and stay engaged in their learning process as it relates to the classroom, home, and self-exploration.

Job Summary:

The We.APP Program Manager (PM) assumes primary responsibility for the successful strategic planning, management and implementation of the Speak With Purpose (SWP) program and its activities.  The PM is also responsible for managing all grant partnerships, which includes reporting and attending meetings.  The position reports directly to the Executive Director and/or Operations Manager (OM). 

This is a part-time position working with We.APP Teaching Guides and all stakeholders, including schools, communities, parents, and volunteers. Presently, the PM will work remotely.  When deemed safe and appropriate the PM will have a variety of working locations, including remote, at designated school locations, and/or at the We.APP co-working space.

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Create long- and short-term program plans, including setting targets for milestones, adhering to deadlines and allocating resources

  • Delegate project tasks to individuals best positioned to complete them

  • Identify and manage potential risks and liabilities of multiple projects

  • Assist in the definition of project scope and goals

  • Make effective decisions when presented with multiple options for how to progress with the project

  • Evaluate and assess the programs' strengths and weaknesses

  • Monthly grant reporting 

  • Manage We.APP teaching guide team, partners and grants 

Duties include, but not limited to:

  • Attend weekly All Staff meetings which include creating and leading the agenda and recording the minutes/notes

  • Hire, manage and support Teaching Guides, including weekly/bi-weekly check-in meetings with teaching guides

  • Oversee program curriculum development, implementation and assessments, including observing classes to fully understand the scope of work

  • Provide ongoing feedback on the curriculum development process

  • Communicate program objectives, goals, and progress to executive team and advisory board

  • Build and manage relationships with We.APP partners, which includes but not limited to, attending We.APP team meetings, PTSA meetings, and sending updates to We.APP administrative team 

  • Ensure all programs are in compliance with contracts, grants and school district requirements and policies 

  • Recruit and oversee volunteers 

  • Grant reporting and partnerships: 

    • Create system to collect and submit all monthly report documents 

    • Work with We.APP Team to collect all monthly report documents 

    • Attend grant meetings, trainings and events

  • Contribute to organizational communication plan, marketing and branding development and fundraising. 

Traits/Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher

  • Minimum 3 years of management experience, preferably in the nonprofit sector

  • Minimum 3 years of experience working with schools and community partners or within an educational environment

  • Commitment to We.APP’s vision, values, and goals 

  • Proven leadership skills

  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills

  • Ability to make important decisions under pressure

  • Problem-solving skills

  • Ability to delegate effectively and provide constructive feedback

  • Time management skills

  • Demonstrated knowledge of and respect for cultural influences of underserved youth from a variety of backgrounds

  • Experience working in a diverse team

  • Ability to establish the specific day-to-day plans, projects and objectives necessary to grow personally and professionally

  • Excellent knowledge of MS Office; working knowledge of program/project management software (Basecamp, MS Project etc.) is a strong advantage

  • Excellent knowledge of performance evaluations

  • Commitment to social and racial justice

Additional preferred qualifications:

  • Bilingual 

  • Marketing and branding experience

  • Basic web maintenance experience and digital communication skills

Salary & Schedule:

  • Commensurate with experience. Contract or part-time employment.

  • The position is expected to work 20 - 30 hours weekly. Candidates must be open to working a flexible schedule.

 Apply Today:

Submit a cover letter and resume to admin@theweappstudio.com. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, December 15, 2020.

We.APP is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We.APP is committed to building a diverse team and strongly encourages applications from candidates of color.