FIRC Virtual Connect Program Mgr Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

FIRC Virtual Connect Program Mgr Rural Economic Development Raleigh, NC Job Details Full-time $70,000 – $75,000 a year 11 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Mid-level Microsoft Office Economic development Analysis skills Bachelor’s degree Organizational skills Leadership Communication skills Time management Full Job Description Background Since 1987, the NC Rural Center has worked to improve the quality of life for the state’s rural people and places. We operate with the core belief that our rural communities have inherent cultural value and are vital to the overall economic health of our state. We recognize that the changing landscape of rural North Carolina brings with it significant challenges, but we also believe in the resiliency of our state’s rural people and their dedicated stewardship of the communities they call home. The Mission The mission of the NC Rural Center is to develop, promote, and implement sound economic strategies to improve the quality of life of rural North Carolinians. They serve the state’s 78 rural counties, with a special focus on individuals with low-to-moderate incomes and communities with limited resources. Description Overview Virtual Connect Program Manager guides the development and implementation of the Virtual Connect program in partnership with the Faith in Rural Communities team. Virtual Connect serves to extend the impact of the established Connect Church program by facilitating the program content in a virtual space. Duties & Responsibilities Develop and maintain on-line learning platform and implement best practices in adult learning. Lead the development of script and playbook for video-based lessons on faith-based community development. Guide contractors producing video content. Ensure high quality product that will be used in the local church setting. Identify and build on-going relationships with national partners. Demonstrate expert understanding in faith-based community development and asset-based community development best practices. Provide community development coaching and facilitation to faith communities and community teams. Community teams may include diverse faith, non-profit, community, and government leaders Responsible for the review, distribution, and follow-up on implementation grants including creating benchmarks and a framework for evaluating successful grant applications. Create and implement a system for measuring and evaluating programmatic impact in partnership with national partners. Ensure compliance with all funding requirements Participate in team and full staff meetings and other relevant internal meetings. Participate in external partner and stakeholder meetings as needed. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent leadership skills to lead projects and delegate tasks. Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate when appropriate. Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment. Approaches work with an equity framework. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite . Education and Experience At least five years working with faith communities and/or rural economic development or a combination of experience and education equivalent to bachelor’s degree; masters preferred.

Compensation and Benefits:

NC Rural Center offers a salary range of $70K to $75K for this position, commensurate with experience. The NC Rural Center offers excellent benefits, including health, vision, and dental insurance, retirement contributions, holidays, and paid time off. The NC Rural Center is an equal opportunity employer.