Associate Manager, Leadership Programs

Future Caucus•Washington, DC

15h•$63,000 - $69,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Manager, Leadership Programs will play a pivotal role in moving the Future Caucus mission forward, leading efforts to equip the next generation of legislators with the skills and resources needed to be effective leaders. Reporting to the Director, Leadership Programs, this role supports operationalizing a human-centered leadership development ecosystem that spans in-person convenings, cohort-based programs, affinity communities, and digital learning through our learning platform, The Well. The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of how adults grow, lead, and make meaning in complex environments, and is energized by translating leadership theory into practical, applied learning. They will be responsible for curating and delivering leadership program content to our network, planning and executing select state and national events, and managing relationships with a variety of audiences. This role requires a combination of excellent event planning skills, content delivery expertise, relationship building acumen, and project management skills. Critically, this role requires a desire to support young lawmakers across the political spectrum in growing their leadership skills and abilities.

Requirements

Sincere commitment to the Future Caucus mission of working across partisan lines and an intuitive understanding of the Future Caucus message
2-4 years of experience in leadership development, program management, event management, and designing and delivering training
Proven experience in event planning and management, preferably within a non-profit or political setting
An understanding of the role of federal and state legislators
A deep understanding of the human condition, adult learning theory, and strong relationship-building skills
Excellent organizational skills with an eye for detail and the ability to manage many projects simultaneously
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and ability to function in a team setting
Creative, entrepreneurial, and self-motivated orientation
Ability to exercise sound judgment as a representative of Future Caucus
Excellent writing, proofreading, and communication skills

Responsibilities

Alongside the Director, Leadership Programs, plan and implement a robust suite of leadership development materials for state and federal legislators to support them in becoming bridge builders, skilled policymakers, and resilient leaders
Support the planning and development of leadership programs for state and federal legislators, including in-person, hybrid, cohort-based, and fellowship-style programs
Assist with the design of leadership curriculum, session outlines, and program materials in partnership with internal staff and external consultants
Coordinate with facilitators, speakers, and partner organizations to support the development of leadership programming
Identify and share opportunities to strengthen, expand, or adapt leadership program offerings based on member needs and organizational priorities
Support the ongoing development, maintenance, and evolution of The Well as a leadership development platform
Design and create original digital learning content for The Well, including short lessons, reflective prompts, applied tools, and learning guides
Curate and organize digital learning content to ensure relevance, coherence, and ease of discovery
Collaborate on tagging, sequencing, and content lifecycle management so learning pathways remain current and useful
Assist with the development, refinement, and quality control of asynchronous leadership courses and learning assets and assist with translating live leadership programming into reflective, applied digital learning experiences
Support the implementation and delivery of leadership programs, trainings, bootcamps, and convenings
Coordinate logistics, schedules, speakers, and materials for leadership events and programs
Support the delivery of the annual Future Summit and regional leadership convenings in partnership with internal teams and external consultants
Provide on-site or virtual support during leadership programs and events as needed
Support the coordination and ongoing engagement of leadership communities and cohort-based programs, including affinity groups
Assist with the implementation of cohort-based leadership and wellness programs in partnership with external facilitators
Coordinate with internal teams to ensure alignment across leadership programs, digital learning, and member engagement efforts
Support communication, follow-up, and continuity across leadership programs and learning opportunities
Work with internal teams on methods for tracking and evaluating the effectiveness of educational and training programs through the collection and evaluation of learner feedback
Other duties as assigned