Temporary Program Manager – Community Funds (8-month assignment)

Greater Hartford Gives Foundation • Hartford, CT

2d • $60,000 - $72,000

About The Position

The Temporary Program Manager is an eight-month interim assignment providing program coverage during a staff leave; it is not a permanent appointment. Under the guidance and supervision of the Senior Community Impact Officer (SCIO), the Program Manager supports implementation and delivery of the Community Funds at Greater Hartford Gives program across the 29 towns of the Greater Hartford Region. The role supports the region’s capacity-building ecosystem and volunteer-management best practices by connecting town committee volunteers with resources, strengthening community partnerships, enhancing engagement and collaboration, and supporting committee grant recommendations.

This is a temporary, benefit-eligible, full-time position of 35 hours per week for an expected period of approximately eight months, from mid-January 2027 through August 2027. The assignment is based in Hartford, Connecticut, and requires evening hours, in-office and remote work, and occasional travel to community partners throughout the region.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in social sciences, public administration, public policy, or another relevant area, or equivalent relevant experience combined with educational training; degree requirements may be substituted with equivalent practical experience.
• Three or more years of experience in the nonprofit or public sector.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, with the ability to embed these values in all aspects of work.
• Interpersonal skills to engage respectfully, clearly, and promptly with stakeholders from varied perspectives and backgrounds.
• Effective written, verbal, and listening communication skills, including editing and proofreading.
• Strong organization and time-management skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to learn new skills and content areas, multitask, coordinate with colleagues, and prioritize activities accurately.
• Proficiency with a range of technical applications and databases, and demonstrated ability to learn new software and platforms.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the Greater Hartford Region and its nonprofit community, especially Hartford, or of a similar metropolitan area and disparities in opportunity faced by its residents.
• Experience with volunteer management, training facilitation, or member recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Provide volunteer-management support, success requirements, and guidance to the Foundation’s 29-town Community Fund committees.
• Facilitate meetings, events, and training sessions across the 29-town region to support effective program implementation.
• Implement strategies to enhance volunteer engagement and foster collaboration among town committees.
• Communicate available resources to town committees and connect volunteers with needed resources.
• Support committee meetings and deliberations, fostering inclusive and participatory grantmaking practices.
• Support committee onboarding and orientation, and ensure completion of applicable training for effective group management.
• Communicate policies, procedures, and instructions for accessing available resources, including volunteer policies, procedures, and the Volunteer Handbook.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on the Community Funds Volunteer Handbook.
• Support committee members with preset meeting plans, finance management, calendar planning, and communication with group members.
• Collect, monitor, and troubleshoot committees’ technical-assistance needs; coordinate development of relevant resources and training programs.
• Support committee grantmaking, ensuring accuracy and facilitating internal review, approval, processing, and administration.
• Track committee progress using databases such as Foundant and Excel.
• Contribute to internal and external communications, including presentations and reports.
• Represent the program at recruitment and outreach events, communicating volunteer time commitments and inclusivity to prospective volunteers.
• Coordinate logistics for volunteer engagement events.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions and matching on employee deferrals.
• Flexible paid time off and paid family and medical leave.
• Mental health, wellness, and employee assistance resources.
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance.
• Optional supplemental benefits.

What This Job Offers

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