Program Manager, Community Schools

United Way of Massachusetts Bay•Boston, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

United Way of Massachusetts Bay is committed to seeding and expanding Community Schools in its region and statewide. By partnering with families, students, communities, and partners, a Community Schools strategy leverages all collaborators in students' success. United Way provides capacity to do this work by supporting a Community Schools strategy in coordinating implementation, professional development, fundraising, evaluation, sustainability, and policy development. United Way seeks an experienced Program Manager to coordinate the day-to-day activities of executing our Community Schools Strategy. The ideal candidate has experience in project coordination, managing multiple projects, and extraordinary attention to detail. This position will support the coordination of systems- and community-level change for students, families, and partners in United Way's footprint, through supporting the Community Schools strategy.

Requirements

2+ year(s) experience working in a public school, educational, or youth-supporting setting
Experience in virtual and/or in-person facilitation
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail and accuracy
Strong project management skills with the ability to take initiative, meet deadlines independently, and manage multiple projects
Ability to analyze problems and strategize for better solutions
Ability to communicate and present ideas with clarity
Experience or interest in program evaluation and data collection systems
Utilizes a lens of equity, diversity, inclusion, and promotion of multi-cultural awareness in the development of strategies and visioning
Commitment to the mission of United Way
Access to a car and/or public transportation
Ability to work a hybrid work schedule with a minimum of 2 days per week in the Boston office
Willingness to work a flexible schedule, some evenings and weekends, and travel throughout United Way's region. Work hours are subject to change based on events and activities in collaborating schools and community-based organizations.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily operations, coordinate the activities of United Ways' Community Schools strategy, support priority setting
Organize and coordinate timelines and team tasks
Support internal alignment within UW
Lead special projects within the Community Schools strategy
Develop and implement systems for project management within the Community Schools strategy
Manage communications and documentation for the strategy and high-level bodies of work
Manage data and inform the development of a data system for the strategy
Prepare or assist in the preparation of grant requests, program reports, and funding continuation from outside sponsors
Manage grants, contracts, and MOUs
Review and understand United Way's Community program history and design and its alignment with UWMB EEOST systems change goals
Schedule meetings and coordinate calendars
Represent the organization warmly and professionally
Communicate effectively via email, phone, and zoom with partners
Other assignments and project/initiative involvement based on needs of the programs and interest of candidate