Who: After School Matters
What: Reporting to the Senior Director of Program Supports, the Manager of Program Initiatives – CHA Learn and Earn will be responsible for managing the new CHA Learn and Earn initiative. This project is a timely addition to the ASM program portfolio and aims to prevent summer learning loss by coupling academic learning with After School Matters career exploration programs, guiding participants to make meaningful connections between academic content and their career areas of interest. The management of this project falls into four primary work streams:
Responsibilities:
· Creating a project plan to implement the programmatic and operational aspects of this project;
· Meeting with external and internal stakeholders to understand their needs, perspectives and how they will contribute to project;
· Planning events
· Arranging teen transportation to and from programs
· Identifying and onboarding any potential instructors to implement the program;
· Identifying community locations such as schools, City Colleges, ASM locations, etc. to house programs and showcases
· Arranging any instructor and program staff training for special curriculum and logistics that will be implemented in the program
· Coordinating and collaborating on all aspects of any final showcases or events associated with the program in partnership with Advancement/Events, Communications and the Program Supports teams
· Performing site visits to monitor quality and implementation of programs
· Directing supervision of seasonal Program Specialists and instructional staff to implement programs
· Hosting and coordinating tours of funders, elected officials, or other guests to visit the program or showcase
· Partner with key internal departments (Operations, Finance, Cityspan, Legal, Research and Evaluation, Communications, etc.) to successfully plan and implement the project
· Maintain relationships and be the direct liaison to CHA for connecting its community to ASM opportunities
· Complete outreach and interface with funders, elected officials, and other guests to meet the desired outcomes for CHA Learn and Earn initiative
· Conduct site visits and observations to monitor program implementation and quality to coach programs to continuously improve teen engagement and progress towards defined program outcomes
· Partner with the Senior Manager of Learning Communities and Professional Development to determine the best ways to support the instructional practices and quality in programs
· Design and provide oversight of special events in coordination with CHA to creatively showcase teen participants and their projects
· Schedule and lead tours for funders, elected officials, and other guests
· Other duties required.
Qualifications:
· Excellent organizational, conceptual, and analytical skills; strong process orientation, problem solving and trouble-shooting skills; a firm commitment to quality
· Strong grasp of instructional best practices
· Skilled in developing and facilitating collaborative relationships and interacting with a range of stakeholders
· Comfortable with delivering training, giving constructive feedback, and providing coaching to staff and teachers
· Demonstrated experience in managing multiple projects at one time, able to respond to requests quickly, flexible, and able to thrive in a fast paced, high energy environment
· Strong orientation to customer service (i.e., ASM staff and teens, community and government leaders, corporate executives, etc.)
· Detail oriented and capable of meeting deadlines
· Ability to exercise discretion and sound judgment
· Proficiency in MS Office applications required
· Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree strongly preferred
· 5+ years of experience in education and/or non-profit administration
· Classroom teaching experience preferred
· Commitment to the youth of Chicago
· Valid Driver’s License, insured transportation, and driving record that satisfies our Motor Vehicle Policy required [1]
· Evenings and weekends may be required
Apply here.