Impact Manager

City Year • Detroit, MI

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About The Position

City Year Detroit is seeking an Impact Manager (IM) who will lead and develop a team of 8-12 AmeriCorps members (ACMs) as idealistic, emerging leaders and practitioners focused on strengthening schools and supporting all students to improve performance. Reporting to an Impact Director and working from a Detroit Public Schools Community District partner school, the IM plays a critical role in implementing City Year’s school-based Whole School Whole Child (WSWC) service model, mission, and practices. The IM is also an effective talent developer who will support AmeriCorps members through a challenging and rewarding year of service.

Requirements

• Demonstrated management experience required.
• Experience building and growing complex professional relationships in non-profit, social service, or educational settings.
• Experience and passion for managing young leaders, particularly early-workforce members of 18-25 year olds.
• City Year/AmeriCorps/Peace Corps experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in team leadership and collaboration.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong group facilitation and presentation skills.
• Proven organizational and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and coach a team of 8 - 12 AmeriCorps members to achieve service impact with students.
• Model leadership that reflects City Year's mission of advancing educational opportunities for all students.
• Develop talent from within the corps for City Year and the larger education field.
• Implement City Year’s Whole School, Whole Child Tier 1 and Tier 2 supports.
• Develop and manage partnerships with school administration, teachers, and staff.
• Conduct Student Progress Monitoring and oversee data collection.
• Analyze student-level data to strengthen overall service delivery.
• Oversee AmeriCorps member-led school climate activities and organizational initiatives.
• Build and cultivate strong partnerships with teachers, principals, and school officials.
• Manage the implementation of a school partnership agreement.
• Devote up to 10 days a year to AmeriCorps member recruitment interviews.

Benefits

• Eligible for vacation, sick days, and organization holidays.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment and disability coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• 401(k) plan(s) pursuant to company policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level