Nexus is seeking an experienced Program Manager to manage the national Leadership Learning Initiative (LLI), a new program in partnership with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF). The LLI will strengthen RWJF’s personal and institutional skills to understand and honor community-based leadership and improve RWJF’s leadership programming and investments to bring about greater health equity.
Working closely with Nexus staff, our partners and RWJF, the position will coordinate and support the work through curriculum design and implementation, setting strategy and ensuring the initiative is reaching its goals. Determining how Nexus’s local community engagement and leadership development efforts can inform engagement and leadership strategies at a national level is the keystone for this position.
The Program Manager will work closely with the Nexus staff and partners and will report to the President and CEO.
Primary Duties
Program Management
• Plan and facilitate partnership meetings that help shape direction, strategy, and implementation of the LLI.
• Provide details, guidance, and resources to partners and stakeholders in order to work efficiently and maintain positive and productive relationships.
• Work with project team to identify tools and strategies necessary to advance LLI goals.
• Plan and coordinate program and meeting logistics for the LLI.
• Assist with tracking of expenses for LLI to ensure compliance with program budget. Evaluation and Capacity Building
• Participate in data collection and evaluation to ensure the LLI is reaching its goals and maintaining accountability to the LLI, partners, and community.
• Enhance and develop tools, based on learnings, to further advance the fields of community engagement and leadership development. Outreach and Engagement
• Coordinate and facilitate learning opportunities for the LLI, partners and stakeholders.
• Identify and develop relationships with community experts and other stakeholders to help develop and deliver content for the LLI and to build the fields of community engagement and leadership development.
• Lead and participate in the development and delivery of presentations at forums, conferences, panels, workshops, etc. Communications and Development
• Support the communications strategy as determined by the partnership. Components may include, the production of tools and resources, blogs, website, and social media.
Organizational
• Communicate progress and learnings to Nexus staff to ensure LLI is in alignment with and being informed by other Nexus programs.
• Represent Nexus and the LLI partners to national audiences, especially those in the community engagement and leadership development fields.
• Function effectively as a leader and problem solver by supporting organizational and programmatic goals.
• Provide support as needed for other projects, such as the broader evaluation and communication for Nexus.
• Other duties as assigned.
Experience:
• At least 3-5 years relevant experience in nonprofit and/or community work.
• 3+ years’ experience in leadership positions, either in community, a volunteer position, or past employment.
• Experience working in partnerships and collaborations cross-sectors and with multiple partners.
• Proven ability to facilitate dynamic groups that have different levels of knowledge and/or understanding.
• Demonstrated understanding of and experience with authentic community engagement and leadership development within communities of color.
• Experience designing and/or delivering high quality, interactive learning opportunities.
• Ability to think strategic and long-term while managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Capacity to work cross-culturally to achieve understanding and results. Ability to establish and maintain trust readily with a diverse set of partners.
• Demonstrated understanding of the role culture and history has as a foundation for building strategies in cultural communities. • Knowledge of evaluation and data collection tools.
• Knowledge of marketing/communications including blogs, social media, etc.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint). Design skills a plus.
• Must have personal transportation available for use, ability and willingness to travel on occasion.
Additional Information
THIS IS A GRANT DEPENDENT POSITION: May 1, 2019 – December 31, 2020. The ideal candidate would be able to start May 1, 2019.
Nexus offers competitive compensation commensurate with experience and a highly participatory, mutually supportive workplace. We are committed to the personal and professional growth of all staff.
Salary range: $60,000-$67,000 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits package as a full time employee. Nexus offers two health insurance options and pays for 80-90% of the coverage for the entire family. Employees receive 6 holidays and 6 optional holidays, and PTO. Nexus has a wellness program that offers 2 hours of wellness time each week, $500 of reimbursable wellness dollars each year, and staff wellness events.
NEXUS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Qualified Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) and LGBTQIA+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates should send a resume and cover letter via email by March 22, 2019 to:
Lynette Condra
Nexus Community Partners
2314 University Ave W, Suite 18 St. Paul, MN 55114
Email: info@nexuscp.org