Program Specialist

Lions Clubs International Deutschland • Oak Brook, IL

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About The Position

The Program Specialist at Lions Clubs International is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating service programs that align with the organization's global causes. This role involves managing the full program life cycle, collaborating with various teams, and ensuring the effectiveness and impact of programs aimed at empowering service within the community.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education/experience.
• Minimum of three years of experience working in program development with not-for-profit organizations.
• Strong project management skills, including organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Research skills and ability to coordinate input from multiple sources for project completion.
• Ability to use data to make informed decisions about future program development.
• Strong PC skills, including intermediate or better skills with Microsoft Suite.
• Strong language skills for composing and proofreading correspondence and other written materials.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with environmental or public health programming preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with global trends related to humanitarian service is a plus.
• Strong member service skills, applying sensitivity to the unique needs of an international organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage full program life cycle, including initiation, planning, implementation, evaluation, and maintenance.
• Design and develop service programs with measurable outcomes that align with the organization's mission and global causes.
• Research global and regional needs and provide input on potential service engagement opportunities and programs.
• Provide input on program-related priorities and needs to the Marketing Division.
• Collaborate with Marketing on creation and delivery of program resources that support the service of Lions and Leos.
• Collaborate with Global Action Team on implementation of programs and collection of feedback from stakeholders.
• Develop strategies and plans for scaling support and implementation of successful programs.
• Monitor and evaluate programs for relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, and impact.
• Recommend and implement changes and improvements to program design and implementation.
• Liaise with IT to ensure reporting products meet program needs.
• Analyze service reporting data to measure program success and participation.
• Prepare regular reports on program engagement and impact.
• Collaborate with partners on implementation of programs.
• Contribute to the development of work plans and identification of key deliverables for programmatic partners.
• Develop knowledge and expertise on assigned program areas and provide technical support as needed.
• Support manager in preparation of board meeting materials, reports, and budgetary requests related to program development.
• Ensure quality customer service to Lions, Leos, LCI/LCIF staff, and external partners.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree