Program Manager – Big Futures Position Available In Broward, Florida

Program Manager

• Big Futures 4.

0 4.0 out of 5 stars Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 Ensures a high-level of proficiency and skill in applying child safety and risk management knowledge, policies, and procedures throughout all aspects of job function. Our mission at Big Brothers Bigs Sisters of Broward County is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth, so all children reach and achieve their full potential. For over one hundred years, Big Brothers Big Sisters has been the largest and oldest volunteer-supported mentoring organization in the country changing the lives of children one at a time. BBBS of Broward offers competitive salaries, incredible healthcare benefits, and a flexible/hybrid workplace environment. We offer continuous trainings around professional development, team-building exercises, and encourage all staff to join opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are excited for you to join our dedicated and enthusiastic team in fulfilling the commitment to make a life-long impact in a child’s life while surrounding yourself in a positive environment. We need your help to partner with parents/guardians, volunteers, donors, and partners in the community to hold ourselves accountable for each child in our program, so they achieve:

• Higher aspirations, greater confidence, and better relationships
• Educational success
• Avoidance of risky behaviors
• The Big Futures Manager position is a great fit for a dynamic program manager and relationship developer who has a passion to improve the lives of children in our community.

This position will serve as a role model to youth and be responsible for assisting in identifying curriculum and skills training opportunities, defining strategies, cultivating and developing collaborative partners, negotiating and preparing agreements, launching partnerships, and management of relationships to foster career and workforce development, skill building and employment opportunities for 12-25 year old children. The Big Futures Manager reports to Senior Programs Director or VP or Programs. The position has supervisory responsibility for a team of Program Specialists and is responsible for building relationships with community partners, mentors and advocates.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Provide 1-1 coaching support for students/young adults enrolled in the program.
• Identify curriculum for professional development, college readiness, vocational education, soft skills training, and technical skills training.
• Work with local experts to establish or identify competency-based standards or industry certifications to create a more highly qualified and technologically skilled youth workforce that matches labor market demand.
• Develop and implement an overall communication and outreach plan for the Big Futures Program for stakeholders, beneficiaries, partners, public, and staff.
• Report on program successes, impact, and achievement targeting a wide audience.
• Gathers labor market information, talent demand and skills requirements and translates data into meaningful information to create workforce development strategies.
• Develop and manage a database of employers and/or industry representatives and maintain regular communication through appropriate channels.
• Manage an existing pipeline of partnership opportunities with corporate, education and public partners.
• Schedule meetings with new partners, define solicitation strategies, and execution of agreements to create program collaboration with partner meeting agency goals.
• Maintain a strong understanding of BBBS programs and community resources to enhance and expand current initiatives.
• Solicit new partners through a variety of methods including 1-1, large/small group presentations and outreach to corporate partners, education, and economic development leaders.
• Oversee partner requirements and deliverables such as program outcomes, marketing metrics, testimonials, reports, etc. Work with marketing and programs team to ensure data is collected and reports are delivered.
• Manage scholarship application submission and award process.
• Manages staff. Other duties as needed
• including agency-wide fundraising events and recruitment.

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Education Level:

Bachelor’s Degree required. Advanced Degree a plus.

Years of Related Work Experience:

• Two to five years or more of related or equivalent direct experience managing education programs, partnership management, program curriculum development, and report management.
• Knowledge and experience with children services programs a plus.

Skill Requirements:

• Self-starter with the ability to take initiative and develop solutions quickly and effectively.
• Ability to acclimate to the desired positive and forward-thinking organizational culture.
• Effective and efficient written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in technical areas such as

Microsoft Office:

Sharepoint, Word, Outlook, Teams, and Excel.

• Proficiency with database and technology such as Matchforce/Salesforce is desired.
• Excellent oral communication skills reflecting solid customer service both in-person, electronically and via the telephone.
• Ability to use time effectively, work independently, focus on details, adapt to shifting priorities, and position and promote opportunities.
• Time management and communications skills to oversee advisory committees and groups.
• Presentation skills to effectively promote the agency mission and vision, both internally and externally that move people to action.
• Demonstrated ability to handle diverse projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and effectively manage workflow to meet deadlines.
• Interpersonal savvy to make connections with education, community and corporate leaders.
• Unquestionable personal code of ethics, integrity, diversity and project a professional image of trust.
• Discretion to handle confidential information.
• Ability to travel routinely.

Candidates must pass a thorough background screening to include fingerprinting, MVD, Reference Check, etc., and have the ability to fulfill I-9 requirements. Minimal physical requirements to include walking, standing, occasional lifting, sitting at workstation and supporting community activities and events. Equal Employment Opportunity BBBS provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals prohibits discrimination against and harassment of any employee or any applicant for employment because of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law. All personnel who are responsible for hiring and promoting employees, and for the development and implementation of programs or activities, are charged to support this effort and to respond promptly and appropriately to any concerns that are brought to their attention. BBBS Broward has a Zero Tolerance Policy for discrimination in our workplace. It offends our agency’s core values which include a commitment to equal opportunity and inclusion. All BBBS employees, volunteers and community members are expected to join with and uphold this commitment. Americans with Disabilities Act Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential duties & responsibilities either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law. To join the BBBS team apply by sending your resume and cover letter on Indeed with follow up to cwardrop@bbbsbroward.org

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$50,000.00

• $55,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Life insurance Professional development assistance Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift

Education:

Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

program: 2 years (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person