ABCToday Activities & Programs Manager - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri

St. Louis, MO

About the Job

Position: ABCToday Activities & Programs Manager - St. Louis

POSITION PURPOSE: Responsible for contributing to Agency goals of making data decisions while involving network partners. This goal will be achieved by conducting quarterly meetings, regular communication with administration, and being a great partner to the school district. Requires a high degree of customer service, process management and goal orientation.

Outcomes/Goals

· Support the ABCToday Networks and Associate Regional Director at assigned schools

Engage Network partners (both school and outside resources) to be fully contributing partners to reach the goals of the collective team and individual students
Co-plan collective impact meetings (creating agenda, collecting RSVPs, coordinating with principals)
Document next steps and coordinate follow up
Review ABCToday data with department colleagues and leadership for deeper understanding

· Organize school-based efforts and events planned by school partners and BBSEMO agency staff.

Collaborate with internal and external partners to organize, plan and effectively carry out efforts and activities supporting students, families and staff within school buildings.
Participate as a part of a collaborative internal team to drive success of the ABC 3.0 model.
Partner with colleagues to create calendar of events and support their individual events and activities.
Reflect and analyze events and activities executed including number of participants, participant experience, planning process, budget, varied audiences, other relevant criteria or data points.
Maintain an organized system of planning, organization, budgeting and follow-up to ensure measurable success from beginning to end.

· Co-lead school climate and culture efforts at assigned schools.

Implement strategies to support student, staff, and administration engagement are implemented
Determine, in partnership with agency leadership, tools to measure efficacy of strategies.
Steward relationship with school administration, staff, and community partners.
Drive ABCToday brand by communicating successes of the partner School, students, and Littles.
Create awareness for how each school measures school climate and culture.

Job Competencies

Process Management -Ability to figure out the processes necessary to get things done; skilled at organizing people and activities; ability to marshal resources (people, funding, material, support) to get things done effectively; ability to identify what to measure and how to measure it; identify opportunities for synergy and integration and continuous improvement ; ability to simplify complex processes; ability to prioritize and use resources in an effective and efficient manner.

Innovation Management - Demonstrate good judgment about which creative ideas and suggestions are most effective; ability manage the creative process of others; facilitate effective brainstorming; see the big picture and project how potential ideas may play out in the marketplace; skillful at bringing the creative ideas of others to market; recognize underlying or hidden problems and patterns and probe for the best and most effective answer.

Drives engagement- Structures tasks and responsibilities so they align with stakeholders' goals and motivators; empowers others; embrace diverse ideas and make each person feel his/her contributions are valued; invite input and share ownership and visibility of ideas and initiatives; show a clear connection between people's motivators and the organizational goals.

Builds Networks- Build strong formal and informal networks; maintain relationships across a variety of agency, school and community functions and locations; draws upon multiple internal and external relationships to exchange ideas, resources and know-how.

EDUCATION & RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree preferred
4 years related work experience preferred or a combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of K-12 school and resource landscape
Knowledge of customer service principles and practices

Qualifications

Ability to lead a team of individuals and experience in leadership roles
Strong planning and organizational skills
Excellent communication skills, including writing and proof-reading skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and work with a variety of staff
Excellent interpersonal skills

Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri Agency Values:

We Center Youth (the Individual and their Family)
We Progress and Grow Intentionally
We Cultivate Belongingness
We Commit to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Principles

Work Environment/Physical Requirements

Technology/computer skills needed. Proficient in the following platforms: MS Office Suite (specifically Word, Excel, & Teams); Outlook, & Zoom.
Flexible work hours to meet the needs of schools, team members and community leaders/organizations including nights and weekends.
Must have car, valid driver's license, and meet state required automobile insurance minimums.

Typical Profile of a Big Brothers Big Sisters Team Member:

Someone who knows how to make things happen.
A thinker who can participate in a team environment to create and execute on new projects and goals.
A self-starter who isn't afraid to work hard.
Someone who understands what it means to "take ownership" and run with it.
A planner who can map out the steps to success and follow through.
Someone who is adaptable and quick on their feet.
Someone who is curious - always on the lookout for the next opportunity, to create and/or improve.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary will be based upon professional and academic experience (salary range - $44,000-$46,000)
401(k)-3% match per year following first year of employment.
.625 cents reimbursement on business miles and 100% of out-of-office parking for business meetings, etc.
Immediate and 100% coverage on health and dental insurance.
Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance following the first ninety days of employment.
After 90 days staff will receive 5 days of paid vacation and 10 days of paid vacation after one year of service.
Accrue 1 day per month of sick leave (can also be used for family illnesses)-can carry up to 30 days of sick leave.
2 personal days per year following the first 90 days of employment.
Annual raises based on performance, culture, and agency's ability.
11 paid holidays.

Equal Employment Opportunity

BBBSEMO provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, or non-disqualifying physical or mental handicap or disability.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential duties & responsibilities either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.

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Source : Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri