Program Fellow

Eastside Rise • Tulsa, OK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Organizational Overview: This is a grant-funded position; continued employment is contingent upon the availability of grant funding. Mission: Eastside Rise’s mission is to promote prosperous neighborhoods and economic opportunity in East Tulsa. Vision: Eastside Rise envisions an East Tulsa that has strong and diverse neighborhoods, where residents have a sense of belonging, pride in their community, and pathways for upward mobility. Role Overview: Eastside Rise seeks to hire a Program Fellow to join a new, dynamic community development corporation in east Tulsa. This role is pivotal to the organization, as it will support the growth of programs that support east Tulsa’s community, making a tangible difference in the lives of the residents. As the Program Fellow, your role will focus on the implementation of current Eastside Rise programs with a primary focus on the Naturalization Program. This includes processing applications, supporting recruitment of clients through community partners and trusted messengers, ongoing communication throughout the program, and tracking data. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented person who is interested in program implementation and can work independently, enjoys helping people in diverse situations, and can identify areas for improvement. This position reports to the Program Manager.

Requirements

• Associate degree required and commensurate experience. Bachelors preferred.
• At least 1 year of professional experience in a related position.
• Previous experience in program implementation preferred.
• Proven ability to work independently and build relationships with stakeholders and clients.
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to attend in-person meetings

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.
• DOJ-accredited representative preferred.
• Lead with humility and curiosity.
• Detail oriented.
• Process oriented and able to identify areas for improvement.
• Ability to build trust and rapport among diverse audiences.
• Ability to balance operational and programmatic responsibilities, remaining flexible.
• Outstanding cross-cultural communication skills.
• An unwavering personal and professional commitment to social, racial, and economic justice.
• Strong people skills and an enthusiasm for working with diverse populations.
• An ability to exercise sound decision-making in real-time.

Responsibilities

• Program Implementation Process all applications for naturalization program, facilitating next steps and approval processes
• Input relevant application data, timely follow up and other operational needs to support the program
• Submit all invoices as required to Program Manager for approval
• Collaborate with Program Manager, Community Engagement Manager, and community stakeholders to recruit eligible clients to program
• Reporting/Data Systems Complete all data tracking and reporting
• In coordination with Program Manager, analyze program data for continuous improvement
• Team-wide Responsibilities Participate in team meetings and activities to support learning and development including, but not limited to, weekly staff meetings and professional development opportunities
• Represent the organization in external meetings, professional groups, conferences, and other relevant settings
• Participate in community-based activities to gain exposure to various aspects of the organization’s efforts, and receive coaching and professional development from your manager and other staff members
• Contribute to the organization’s projects in other ways, as assigned

Benefits

• As part of our overall compensation package, we offer work/life flexibility, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and generous retirement contributions designed to support you and your family.
• Details: 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and long-term disability for full-time employees only. Option to add vision and dependents.
• 401K employee and employer contributions.
• Paid time off to support you while you are out of the office.
• Paid holidays so our employees can spend time with those they care about.
• Employer-paid AD&D life insurance, with employee option to add supplemental life insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree