Program Manager
Company: The Aspen Institute
Location: Washington
Posted on: May 29, 2023
Job Description:
The Aspen Institute
The Aspen Institute is a global nonprofit organization committed to
realizing a free, just, and equitable society. Since its founding
in 1949, the Institute has been driving change through dialogue,
leadership, and action to help solve the most critical challenges
facing communities in the United States and around the world.
Headquartered in Washington, DC, the Institute has a campus in
Aspen, Colorado, and an international network of partners.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
To achieve our mission of a more free, just, and equitable society,
we commit to working proactively to advance the principles of
diversity, equity, and inclusion across our myriad endeavors such
as the recruitment, compensation, training, and advancement of
staff. The best people-serving institutions make this commitment,
and we seek to be a leader in the ways that we do so and learn from
others. Visit our website to learn more about our commitment and
recent actions taken toward building and nurturing a diverse and
inclusive environment.
The Center for Native American Youth: Our vision is for all Native
American youth to lead full and healthy lives, to have equal access
to opportunity, and to draw strength from their culture and inspire
one another. CNAY is a national advocacy organization working to
improve the health, safety, and overall well-being of Native
American youth ages 24 and under. Founded by former US Senator
Byron Dorgan, CNAY is a policy program within the Aspen Institute,
headquartered in Washington, DC. While a part of the Aspen
Institute, CNAY is also overseen by a Board of Advisors. We strive
to bring greater national attention to the issues facing Native
American youth while fostering community-driven solutions, with
special emphasis on youth suicide prevention. More information is
available here: www.cnay.org.
Position Overview
As an integral member of the team, the Program Manager will work
closely with the Associate Director of Programs to:
- oversee and manage youth engagement strategy, including
management of the Champions for Change program, youth advisory
board and technical assistance projects;
- work with staff in managing program development and evaluation;
budget development, financial reporting and grant
administration;
- support team-wide youth engagement work including community
outreach trips and roundtables; speaking at conferences; and
outreach to Native youth for other engagement opportunities; This
position demands strong project management skills with requirements
to prepare and execute work plans, prepare and track budgets, plan
and execute meetings, write and distribute publications and other
communications, and develop funder reports. Our team also expects
the Program Manager to have a passion for improving the lives of
Native American youth. The Program Manager will be responsible for
growing, promoting, managing, and further developing CNAY's
Champions for Change program, CNAY's Technical Assistance project
to promote local youth recognition efforts, along with other
aspects of CNAY's work directly with youth. They will also develop
a broader base of support for Champions for Change from Indian
Country and non-Native stakeholders, leading fundraising efforts on
its behalf, and managing progress towards sustainability of the
effort. The Program Manager has significant responsibility for
direct interaction and communication with Indigenous and Native
youth, tribal leaders, and other key partner organizations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Program Management
- Effectively manage projects, including multiple concurrent
efforts.
- Provide overall support to the development of CNAY
programs.
- Manage daily operations of CNAY programs including program
development and communication with youth leaders
- Support in conducting research, data management, analysis, and
assessment of results.
- Manage daily operations of CNAY Technical Assistance Project
including partnership building, administering sub-grant awards,
coordinating TA meetings/conference calls, and providing updates to
CNAY staff and key partners.
- Manage CNAY outreach strategies and execution of community
outreach visits.
- Write internal memoranda and produce external publications,
helping to conceptualize deliverables, and drafting
outlines/summaries.
- Collaborate with partners to execute deliverables, knowing when
and how to compromise.
- Support in the design and implementation of program evaluation
efforts to assess program effectiveness and otherwise inform
projects and presentation of evaluation summaries.
- Work with CNAY's Youth Advisory Board.
- Other duties, as assigned. Organizational Development and
Staffing
- Supervise program staff including fellows and interns that
report directly to the Program Manager.
- Coordinate closely with Associate Director of Youth Programs to
serve as deputy when Associate Director is unavailable, ensuring
the team has support to execute deliverables.
- Manage CNAY Fellows, coordinating with the Executive Director
and team on delegation of projects and work plans to interns.
- Manage recruitment and onboarding process for interns, with
management falling to staff according to primary work
responsibilities.
- Identify opportunities to improve the quality and impact of
CNAY, as well as to improve its process efficiency.
- Develop relationships with stakeholders in the field to solicit
information, design and test new initiatives, and advocate
solutions.
- Identify professional development opportunities and resources
for staff
- Contribute to development of intra-organizational relationships
with Aspen Institute programs and leadership as appropriate, in
conjunction with Executive Director. Leadership and Constituent
Engagement
- Serve as an expert spokesperson for the organization, speaking
at conferences, and engaging in other outreach and educational
activities.
- Establish and maintain strong, trusting relationships and
regular communications with CNAY's constituencies, including Native
youth and youth organizations, Indian tribes and tribal
organizations, funders, and other stakeholders. Sustainability and
Grants Management
- Support CNAY's Leadership team (Executive Director, Associate
Director of Strategic Partnerships & Associate Director of Youth
Programs) in fundraising efforts, including the development of
grant applications.
- Support CNAY's Leadership team in developing annual budgets for
CNAY, as well as for individual programs.
- Lead and manage the development of funder reports and serve as
point of contact for funders as needed.
- Support the AD of Operations & Strategic Partnerships by
working with Aspen's financial services team to produce regular
financial reports, develop draft financial reports for funders, and
other financial reporting as needed.
- Has routine interaction with project partners and constituents,
advisory council members, funders and CNAY staff. Knowledge,
Education and Experience:
- Demonstrated experience and passion for working directly with
Native youth.
- Project management skills and experience, with an ability to
work both independently and productively with small internal teams
and larger extended teams that include contractors and third-party
partners.
- Bachelor's degree required. Advanced degree in a relevant field
strongly preferred.
- At least five years of related experience, with track record of
accomplishment and growth, an advanced degree can substitute for
some work experience.
- Professional content knowledge of Native American youth and
Indian affairs.
- Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects with an
entrepreneurial spirit and drive needed to excel in a start-up
environment.
- Ability to quickly shift priorities to meet immediate program
needs while keeping long-term goals and projects on track.
- Attention to detail and internal drive to "get it right."
- Strong communication skills, with highly effective writing
ability.
- Experience with program evaluation methods.
- Travel required, up to 40% at different times in the year.
- Required to work from Washington, DC office 40%
The Aspen Institute offers a generous benefits package including
health, dental, vision, and prescription benefits, retirement
benefits, and paid leave.
The Aspen Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies
with all District and federal laws. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran or disabled
status and will not be discriminated against.
Individuals needing an accommodation to complete the job
application can contact HRSupport@aspeninstitute.org or call (202)
736-5800.
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