Find & Apply For Program Manager Jobs in Ypsilanti, Michigan

Title:

Organizing & Event Lead Status:

Full-time regular, salary

Location:

Ypsilanti and Detroit office (some remote work)

Classified:

Exempt Compensation:

Starting salary for bachelor's - $57,681 Starting salary for master's - $63,110 1 year of post bachelor experience +$500 2 years of post bachelors +$1,000 3-5 years post-degree work experience +$2,000 6-10 years post-degree work +$2,500

Benefits:

Generous holiday pay (21 paid days), sick leave, vacation leave, flexible hours, cell phone stipend, health insurance or health insurance stipend Description Student Advocacy Center is seeking an education justice leader passionate about community and youth organizing, program development, developing leadership, providing supportive and flexible supervision, and activating community members into the work of building healthy and healing community schools. This position will be part of our leadership team, oversee our youth organizers, agency events, agency organizing strategy, and work to activate and engage youth, donors, caregivers and community members into local and state actions that improve public schools for our families. The ideal candidate will be extremely organized, relationship-focused, independent and have supervisory, organizing and event planning experience. College degree or higher, master's preferred Past experience supervising staff or interns preferred At least 2 years of professional experience preferred in organizing, event planning and/or corporate sales. Strong interpersonal and writing skills will be required Highly organized, detail oriented, flexible and able to work independently Able to balance multiple projects and tasks, and follow work plans. Commitment to the right to an education, advocacy, anti-oppressive action, trauma-responsive care, restorative practices and community-centered fundraising. Proficient and accurate in Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Docs, Google Forms, Sheets, Google Slides or PowerPoint, and online databases. Experience with digital organizing tools such as Action Network preferred Background check clearance, including ICHAT, national and state sex offender registry and Central Registry clearance A valid Michigan driver's license, reliable vehicle, driver's record clearance and proof of insurance that meets SAC's underwriting criteria

YAM Program Management:

22-25 hours a week Administer and oversee Youth Action Michigan chapters in Ypsilanti and Detroit. Oversee partnership, youth recruitment and referrals. Assist with hiring, orientation and training for program staff and interns. Provide weekly face to face reflective supervision to 3 youth organizers Facilitate a monthly team meeting and weekly group check ins as needed. Evaluate program staff, assist in developing and monitoring professional goals. Assist with grant oversight, compliance, grant budget oversight, expense approvals and timecard approvals. Conduct audits of weekly client connects and meetings. Facilitate communication with school, community agencies and other community partners. Oversee outreach and marketing of the program to the partner school. Oversee data collection and compilation. Assist in the quantitative and qualitative program evaluation. Attend community partner meetings as assigned. Create and support outcome trackers for SAC programs. Oversee updates to our Community Organizing Manual. Attend bi-weekly Leadership Team meetings and support . Other duties as assigned. Event Coordination - 4-5 hours Support event planning and implementation, including our signature storytelling event in the spring, community picnics in Detroit and Ypsilanti, and other community events throughout the year. Agency-Wide Organizing - 7-10 hours Managing external organizing communication through Action Network Support activist and donor data management. Facilitate monthly caregiver organizing meetings in Ypsilanti with support of Co-Executive Director and support actions of caregivers (i.e. school board meeting public comment, petitions, one on ones with school board members, forums, annual advocacy day in Lansing) Provide support, as needed, for staff to engage their students and families in community organizing interventions,, including organizing and facilitating trainings, supporting staff in involving their youth / caregivers in specific actions, attending other program team meetings, conducting one on ones with SAC caregivers, evaluating organizing data collected. Lead our monthly Community Organizing Team Meetings. Provide leadership in a Michigan Education Justice Coalition committee (local school organizing committee). Support co-creation and implementation of SAC's organizing strategic plan and strategy chart. Conduct one on ones with Ypsilanti community members and donors to engage them in our organizing work. Conduct trainings for activated community members periodically and recruit community members to attend state coalition-sponsored trainings. Securing wins that look like school board resolutions on school discipline, code of conduct revisions, school board policy changes, changes in school board decision-making processes, changes in district and/or state spending decisions, and/or state legislative changes.

Personal Responsibilities:

Actively support the Student Advocacy Center's mission, vision, values and principles of practice. Uphold and ensure appropriate implementation of all agency policies and procedures. Maintain utmost confidentiality and professionalism. Maintain excellent work attendance.

NOTE:

SAC seeks to build workplaces, schools and communities that cultivate a deep sense of belonging for all, particularly for people of color, gender-nonconforming people, people with different abilities, returning citizens, undocumented citizens, and others who experience hate and rejection in our world. SAC believes our common humanity unites us. We recognize how deeply we are all hurt by racism, homophobia, xenophobia, ableism and other violent practices. Those of us with multiple levels of privilege and those most impacted by oppression must be equally invested in creating and facilitating a community that is equitable, human-centered and just. Our liberation is bound together. SAC celebrates interconnection and diversity. We have a deep commitment to cultural humility and anti-oppressive action. We expressly prohibit discrimination in regard to race, color, national origin, age, familial status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, veteran status, height, weight, associational preference, or genetic information.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $57,681.00 per year

Work Location:

In person