OneAmerica: Program Director
Job Post
OneAmerica: Program Director
LOCATION
SALARY
COMPANY
DEPARTMENT
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
APPLICATION LINK
https://weareoneamerica.bamboohr.com/careers/51?source=aWQ9Mjc%3DJOB DESCRIPTION
QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTES
OneAmerica is seeking candidates who are strategic organizers and a skilled and experienced manager to lead the new department. While no one candidate will embody all the qualifications below, we have listed the qualifications for our ideal candidate.
REQUIRED:
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A strong analysis of power and racial equity with a commitment to build power in immigrant and refugee communities by leading with relationships
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Strong relationship building skills across races, ages and cultures
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Demonstrated work experience developing and directing strategic initiatives in a not-for-profit, government or political institution
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A minimum of 5 years of work experience in not-for-profit, legal or community organizations that deliver services and/or organize members of the immigrant, refugee or asylee population
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3-5 years experience managing people including direct supervision of staff in service provision, organizing or advocacy settings
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3-5 years of program management experience with a track record of leading a team or department
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Experience with government funding, grants or grant-making including basic compliance, reporting and engaging with public sector staff
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2-3 years experience analyzing and advocating for policy rooted in social justice with an analysis and strategy that builds power and measures success accordingly
PREFERRED:
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A spirit of self-motivation, ownership, and collaborative initiative ability to thrive independently and with a team, taking a project successfully from beginning to end with broad guidance
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Ability to thrive within a fast-paced environment while maintaining effective time management, organization methods, and adapting to changing priorities to successfully meet program deliverables
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5 years of work experience in organizing and base building. This could include electoral, legal, social service, union and/or community organizing with a demonstrated track record of building a base of volunteer leaders/members
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Familiarity with naturalization, workforce development systems and/or adult ESL/education systems
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Skilled communication abilities to train on organizing principles and techniques, especially for those with varying levels of English, literacy, and technology skills
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Bilingual or multilingual
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Excellent group facilitation and coalition-building skills, and an ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with diverse allies and leaders
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Ability to motivate, mentor and supervise teams, tracking progress towards goals and building an internal team focused on achieving high results
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
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Willingness to accommodate community-based scheduling needs such as evening and weekend meetings
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Hold a valid Driver's License
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Access to reliable transportation and willingness to travel throughout Washington State and nationally on occasion
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OneAmerica is requiring all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, reasonable accommodations will be considered