Manager of Programming, Chicago Fire Foundation

Chicago Fire•Chicago, IL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Chicago Fire Football Club is seeking a motivated and dedicated professional to oversee the Club’s charitable programs. Reporting to the Director, Development and Foundation Programs, the Manager of Programming will oversee the planning, implementation and evaluation of the Club’s proprietary P.L.A.Y.S. Program and leading immense growth over the coming years.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred (Education, Social Work, Non-Profit Management)
3 - 5+ years of experience managing youth, school or non-profit programming
Exceptional communication, both verbal & written, interpersonal skills and ability to manage programming and events
Experience supervising staff or volunteers
Knowledge of youth soccer development and social-emotional learning practices
Highly organized with proven time management skills and experience creating efficient systems to juggle multiple projects simultaneously
Possesses a spirit of flexibility, a positive outlook and the ability to move projects forward with urgency and cooperation
Strong knowledge and understanding of the Chicago market and community
Passion for community impact and alignment with the values and mission of Chicago Fire
Ability to work non-traditional hours, in non-traditional settings, including all home games (or other work events) that fall on nights, weekends, and/or holidays

Nice To Haves

Spanish language fluency
Bachelor’s degree in related field (Education, Social Work, Non-profit Management)
Deep understanding of the Chicago philanthropic and community landscape.
Experience working in a fast paced or start up environment

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day operations of the P.L.A.Y.S. Program in its entirety
Develop program schedules, calendars, and implementation plans
Collaborate with research team and assist with evaluation of all program measurements and data collection
Support curriculum implementation and continuous improvement initiatives
Serve as the primary liaison with school administrators, teachers, and community partners
Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with school staff and stakeholders
Coordinate logistics with partner schools, including scheduling, communication, and site support
Ensure program compliance with organizational policies and sponsor commitments
Recruit, train, supervise, and support program coordinators, coaches and volunteers
Manage program budgets and resources including forecasting and expense tracking
Develop communications, tools and other resources needed for programming
Assist director with preparation of program reports for leadership, funders and foundation board
Collaborate cross-functionally to achieve strategic club goals and assist with execution of additional Foundation programs and fundraisers
Attend all CFFC home games, all Chicago Fire Foundation events, and other club events as requested
Administrative tasks and other duties as assigned