Job description

Position: Local Programs Manager – CDF Marlboro County
Reports to: Managing Director, Children's Defense Fund
Supervision: South Carolina local program staff
Collaborate: CDF Freedom Schools Staff and Local Community Stakeholders
Liaise: Movement Building

Organization Overview

The Children's Defense Fund (CDF) envisions a nation where marginalized children flourish, leaders prioritize their well-being and communities wield the power to ensure they thrive. CDF's Leave No Child Behind® mission is to ensure every child a Healthy Start, a Head Start, a Fair Start, a Safe Start and a Moral Start in life and successful passage to adulthood with the help of caring families and communities

We serve and advocate for the largest, most diverse generation in America: the 74 million children and youth under the age of 18 and 30 million young adults under the age of 25, with particular attention to those living in poverty and communities of color. CDF partners with policymakers, aligned organizations and funders in this service. The Children's Defense Fund is the only national, multi-issue advocacy organization working at the intersection of child well-being and racial justice by wielding the moral authority of programmatic proximity and community organizing to inform public policy. For more information visit www.childrensdefense.org.

Position Summary

The Local Programs Manager – CDF Marlboro County of CDF Freedom Schools® will serve as the primary support to local programming across Marlboro County, SC and manage all grants, including 21st Century and NY Life Foundation. This person will manage the local program operations to ensure staff members execute an action plan for effective summer and after school program implementation. The Local Programs Manager –CDF Marlboro County will identify and onboard qualified program staff, provide oversight and effectives upport regarding program operations, and ensure all data and reports are completed/submitted to remain compliant with funder expectations. The Local Programs Manager – CDF Marlboro County coordinates the work of the local program staff and serves as an active member of the Marlboro County community and school district.

The Local Programs Manager – CDF Marlboro County of CDF Freedom Schools will be a dynamic, thoughtful, and mission-driven leader with strong management and organizational skills. This person will excel in balancing internal management with external impact and visibility. In addition to direct experience managing programs, leading staff, creating systems and tools for effectiveness, and managing publicly- and privately funded education or social service programs, the Local Programs Manager – CDF Marlboro County will demonstrate a commitment to the well-being of all children, especially those in marginalized communities; and be an outstanding communicator able to effectively convey the local programs' mission to a variety of stakeholders and engage them in the programs, activities, and advocacy work of the Children's Defense Fund on the local level.

Responsibilities

• Oversee program efforts for all Marlboro County, SC programs to include, but not limited to hiring staff, developing training and curriculum, maintaining paperwork, preparing for state evaluations, etc.
• Manage/Coordinate local program staff to meet all deliverables and goals.
• Manage program budgets to meet all deliverables and goals.
• Design and implement training programs for Ella Baker Trainers, local program staff, and CDF Freedom Schools stakeholders as needed.
• Provide structured leadership development activities and hands-on skill building opportunities to advance the work of CDF.
• Support grant writing processes to secure funding for local programming as needed
• Support Children's Defense Fund Freedom Schools program development and implementation through provision of training and technical assistance on the local level.
• Ensure the fidelity of program implementation on the local level; as measured by program evaluations, monitoring visits, and assessments.
• Represent the Children's Defense Fund at conferences, professional development programs, and other local/public forums, as appropriate.
• Establish and maintain meaningful partnerships to support local programming efforts.
• Work with CDF communications staff to identify proactive media opportunities to promote the local work.
• Support the national CDF Freedom Schools work as needed, to include but not limited to Cvent operations, training logistics, volunteer oversight, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in an educational or social science discipline
• Prior experience working in a CDF Freedom Schools site is strongly preferred.
• Experience in young adult training/development, developing training materials and/or implementing training efforts for various age levels
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: project management, cultural organizing, community organizing (youth, faith community, or parents is a plus), policy advocacy, racial equity, or base-building.

Competencies

• Strong management and leadership skills, including an ability to supervise a wide range of programmatic and technical assistance activities as well as an ability to manage staff with varying levels of experience and knowledge.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including precise attention to detail.
• Capable of working under tight deadlines while maintaining a courteous and supportive demeanor with a range of stakeholders.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Exceptional networking, organizational, problem-solving, critical thinking, and planning skills.
• Ability to ensure resources are used in a fiscally responsible manner.
• An abundance of common sense and good judgment
• A self-directed, independent thinker, and a team player. 

Personal Characteristics

• A “get it done,” results-driven, proactive attitude, ability to take initiative, set priorities, efficiently and effectively organize work, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Orientation to and background of servant leadership
• Passion for CDF's mission and purpose and ability to communicate this passion to others

Type of work environment associated with the job

• Indoor, office setting (South Carolina)
• Travel as needed

Additional comments

Children's Defense Fund is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, economic status, or status as an individual with a disability. Consideration will be given to qualified candidates on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Salary commensurate with experience. Attractive benefits package.

A background check and/or pre-employment assessments will be performed in compliance with local, state, and federal law on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer.

Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of all responsibilities required and does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Questions regarding the role or position description may be submitted to Human Resources at humanresources@childrensdefense.org.

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