Leadership Program Manager

Position Description

Position: Leadership Programs Manager

Reports to: President & CEO & Director of Leadership Programs

Hours: Full Time, Exempt

Position Description:

The Leadership Programs Manager serves as the Director of the Emerging Leaders program for early-career professionals, manages all aspects of the FOCUS St. Louis community engagement and civic issue education agenda, and supports alumni programming.

Qualifications:

· Experience developing, revising, and implementing curriculum based on best practices.

· Strong facilitation/listening/consensus-building skills.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting in front of groups.

· Ability to build effective relationships with a diverse array of community partners.

· Experience planning, organizing, and implementing events of varying sizes.

· Experience in independently developing and implementing work plans and managing budgets.

· Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and to plan, organize, and manage long-range projects.

· Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

· Experience in managing and motivating volunteer groups.

· Strong critical thinking skills; ability to consider issues from all perspectives and uphold FOCUS’ role as a nonpartisan organization and neutral convener.

· Knowledge of the region and awareness of regional issues.

· Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

· Degree in a related field and at least five years’ experience in education, public policy, nonprofit program management, or community engagement.

Responsibilities:

· Provide management oversight for program administration and delivery, including nomination and selection processes, coordinating speakers and Civic Action Project hosts, scheduling, logistics, and budget management for the Emerging Leaders program.

· Oversight for organizing, designing, and coordinating content delivery for the Emerging Leaders program.

· Support FOCUS’ alumni programming, community engagement, and civic issue education agenda.

· Build, support, and manage collaborations with various regional sectors, organizations, agencies, and leaders.

· Communicate with the FOCUS management team to ensure optimal media coverage, identify potential grant funding, and complement other FOCUS activities.

· Engage FOCUS alumni members in the organization’s community engagement and civic issue education work and launch a speaker’s bureau.

· Prepare, follow, and track departmental budgets and areas of responsibility in strategic plans.

· Participate in activities required of all staff, including attendance at staff, committee, and board meetings, workshops, and community events, and maintenance of accurate files and records.

· Other duties as assigned.

Salary & Benefits:

The starting salary range for this position is $50,000-$70,000 annually, depending on experience. FOCUS offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, hybrid work schedule, and 401(k) with employer match.

Application Instructions:

All applicants should apply with a cover letter and resume to Dr. Yemi Akande-Bartsch at [email protected]. Please visit www.focus-stl.org for more information about FOCUS St. Louis. No phone calls please.

FOCUS St. Louis is an equal opportunity employer.

About FOCUS:

Recognized as a national model for civic leadership development,FOCUS St. Louis provides diverse leaders with the civic awareness and powerful connections needed to be collaborative changemakers who advance a thriving region for all. The FOCUS continuum of civic leadership programare designed to meet participants where they are, from high school students to senior executives.As a neutral convener and facilitator, FOCUS brings together community members to deliberate on critical regional issues in a trusted, nonpartisan space.Find out more at www.focus-stl.org and @FOCUSSTL.