Program Manager, No Room for Trafficking Initiative

American Hotel & Lodging Association•Washington, DC

2d•$70,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The AHLA Foundation seeks a passionate and experienced Program Manager to support its highly visible No Room for Trafficking (NRFT) initiative aimed at driving forward the hotel industry’s continued efforts to stop human trafficking. This role will report to the Vice President and be responsible for overall support and implementation of NRFT activities, with extensive relationship management of partners, grantees and industry members. The successful candidate will be able to support the initiative’s strategic goals with targeted program activities that can be measured effectively for both reach and impact.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or related experience
3-5 years of experience in non-profit and/or community-based programming, including working directly with underserved populations
Proven project management experience across internal and external stakeholder groups
Literacy in core program monitoring and evaluation principles and tactics
Experienced computer and software knowledge, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), project management tools (Asana preferred) and CRMs (Salesforce preferred).
Dynamic problem-solving skills including the ability to effectively source, analyze and report on data to inform decision making
Proven communication skills, both written and verbal, with an ability to clearly articulate program impact and outcomes to connect with participants, stakeholders and funders
Excellent relationship management skills with strong customer service ethic
Thrives working in a fun and fast-paced environment and an ability to work both independently and collaboratively across the organization, while maintaining attention to detail and “managing up” effectively.
Able to work under pressure, meeting project and reporting deadlines
Strong strategic thinking skills with an ability to identify challenges and opportunities alongside recommendations for program development, enhancement or reconfiguration to meet participant, funder and industry needs
Ability to travel (minimal to moderate).

Nice To Haves

Professional and/or volunteer experience in the anti-trafficking field preferred.
Basic design proficiency via Canva, Adobe or other software
Positive attitude and willingness to be flexible to adapt to changing needs with entrepreneurial mindset

Responsibilities

Timely execution of deliverables in support of industry-wide training, outreach and education efforts including, but not limited to:
Support of virtual and in-person meetings of industry members
Management of training and event requests
Collaboration and coordination of special events with related NRFT content
Collaborate actively across the enterprise to ensure NRFT inclusion in Committee meetings, membership events, executive meetings, etc.
Support the creation of relevant program marketing materials including those in coordination with Communications team and external vendors as needed
Regularly source both outcome-centered data and qualitative insights to convey impact of NRFT, and manage effective integration of such to support effective fundraising, marketing, and communications
Track program strategic goals of all NRFT-related activities to ensure holistic view of enterprise work to prevent human trafficking
Manage NRFT Survivor Fund grantmaking process, from announcement through awards, followed by compliance and reporting cycles, to ensure timely and accurate completion of agreed-upon deliverables
Continue to integrate engagement of lived experience experts in NRFT-related activities and projects
Actively collaborate with fundraising/development team to identify and support sustainable funding streams for both NRFT programs and the NRFT Survivor Fund, including via individual contributions, grants, and other revenue opportunities
Serve as organizational representative at relevant internal/external meetings and events as designated by executive leadership
Regularly research trends and activities in the anti-trafficking field to inform program development and strategic planning efforts
Maintain accurate and relevant information conveyed via organizational website, social media channels and collateral materials
Compile monthly program progress report for Foundation Leadership team to align with key performance indicators and strategic goals