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WRK GROUP OVERVIEW
REACH serves as the community quarterback for comprehensive community revitalization in the Riverside neighborhood, located in northeast Wilmington, DE. REACH supports and leverages efforts and resources which promote upward economic mobility for Riverside residents. Employing the Purpose-Built Communities’ model, the revitalization focuses on three pillars: 1) redevelopment including high-quality, mixed-income housing, 2) a cradle to college and career readiness pipeline, and 3) community health, wellness, and safety initiatives. REACH, in collaboration with service partners Kingswood Community Center and The Warehouse (an innovative teen center with more than 150 partner organizations) work together to transform Riverside into a robust, healthy, and vibrant community. The Warehouse, REACH Riverside and Kingswood Community Center are collectively known as the “WRK Group“.
ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW
The mission of The Warehouse is to create a collaborative culture to revolutionize teen engagement in Wilmington with the vision of developing confident, courageous, and contributing young adults ready to take the next step in their lives. We will create a physical safe space and network of support for Wilmington teens while nurturing a “Culture of Opportunity” that stands in opposition to the culture of poverty and violence they currently encounter in their lives. To accomplish this, The Warehouse will bring together youth-serving partner organizations providing services focused on recreation, education, arts, career exploration, and health.
POSITION SUMMARY
We are seeking a highly organized and experienced Program Manager to join our team. The Program Manager will be responsible for managing multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality standards. The ideal candidate will have excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with a proven track record of successfully managing complex projects.
The Program Manager is responsible for the cultivation, development, and monitoring of program partners, Warehouse culture, and member experience. The Program Manager will drive the growth and development of current programming and find opportunities for cross-pollination within and across the Warehouse, its partner network, and the community. The Program Manager will drive the successful execution of the Warehouse programmatic efforts by ensuring that program partners have all needed information and resources.
The Program Manager is responsible for the cultivation, development, and monitoring of program partners, Warehouse culture, and member experience. The Program Manager will drive the growth and development of current programming and find opportunities for cross-pollination within and across the Warehouse, its partner network, and the community. The Program Manager will drive the successful execution of the Warehouse programmatic efforts by ensuring that program partners have all needed information and resources.
POSITION TYPE, WORK HOURS & TRAVEL
This is a full-time position, and general hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 12:30pm-8:30 pm.; however, this position may require day hours and weekend work. Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.
This is a full-time position, and general hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 12:30pm-8:30 pm.; however, this position may require day hours and weekend work. Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
This is an exempt salaried position with a range of $60,000 – $70,000 annually.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Short/ Long Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- 401K
- Employee Assistance Program
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. These essential functions are performed on a frequent and recurring basis by an incumbent and include but are not limited to:
Program Planning and Strategy
- Develop and implement program objectives, strategies, and roadmaps aligned with organizational goals.
- Define, assess, and manage program scope, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements.
Project Management and Quality Assurance
- Lead cross-functional project teams to execute program plans and achieve desired outcomes.
- Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure timely delivery and address unforeseen challenges.
- Ensure program deliverables meet quality standards and comply with regulatory requirements.
Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
- Communicate program status, updates, risks, and the impact of changes to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
- Represent the organization in public forums and with donor agencies and foundations as required.
- Promote awareness of the agency and its mission in the community
Performance Monitoring and Reporting
- Track program performance metrics and KPIs to measure progress and effectiveness.
- Generate regular reports and dashboards to provide visibility into program status and outcomes.
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