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Job title: Young Adult Impact Manager
Company: Eye to Eye National
Job description: Who We Are
Our vision is simple yet bold; to create a world in which people who learn differently, including those with ADHD and learning disabilities like dyslexia, are fully accepted, valued, and respected — ready, able, and eager to apply their unique strengths to whatever they encounter in life. For more than twenty years, Eye to Eye has provided student-centered, strengths-based programming for students who learn differently. Our research-backed curriculum has empowered more than 10,000 middle school, high school, and college-aged students as they develop strong social and emotional skills, identify and access effective accommodations, and become advocates for more inclusive and supportive learning environments for all. The organization is entering an exciting phase of innovation and evolution as we grow and expand beyond our classic near-peer mentoring model to advance our mission in new and exciting ways.
At Eye to Eye, we are passionate individuals who are inspired by our mission and motivated to advance educational equity for the 1 in 5 who learn differently. For us, it’s more than just a job. As the only national mentoring, training, outreach and advocacy organization founded by and for people who learn differently, we set an example of inclusivity. We are best when learning from each other, bringing our diverse ideas, talents, stories, and perspectives to fuel collaboration and drive our work to empower students to fully embrace their own unique strengths and gifts as well.
About the Position
The Young Adult Impact Manager is a key member of our Young Adult Impact Team, nested with our Impact Group. The Impact Group is responsible for expanding the reach and impact of our programs and partnerships in service of our community. This role is primarily responsible for managing the collaborative design, development, delivery, and continuous improvement of our core Near-Peer Mentoring Program, ensuring the program is delivered with quality and fidelity and achieves our intended impact goals. The successful candidate will be a hands-on leader who will directly manage implementation for a portfolio of mentoring chapters, while also playing a critical role in sharing their expertise and best practices through formal coaching and mentoring of the Young Adult Program Coordinator(s) to ensure their success as well.
Desired Qualifications
The most critical skills and experiences for success in this role that will be prioritized in the screening process include:
- Passion for the mission, vision, and goals of Eye to Eye, including a personal commitment to inclusive collaboration that prioritizes and incorporates diversity and equity in all aspects of work.
- Two or more years of successful hands-on experience as an Eye to Eye student leader or program coordinator.
- Deep understanding of youth and young adult leadership development and mentoring principles and practices.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, public speaking, and facilitation skills needed to develop relationships with students and stakeholders, collaborate in a dynamic team environment, and inspire others to action.
- Demonstrated experience managing complex programs and projects including setting priorities, managing resources, navigating challenges, and meeting or exceeding goals with careful attention to details.
- Positive conflict management skills, problem solving abilities, and fierce optimism necessary to navigate stressful, complex, and confidential situations calmly, resolve issues appropriately, and inspire a team.
- Resourcefulness and creativity in proposing ideas, soliciting feedback, and gaining buy-in from others.
- Analytical and evaluative skills to effectively interpret and use information to support decision making.
Compensation & Benefits
The typical starting salary for this position is $60,000 annually, commensurate with experience. In addition, Eye to Eye is proud to offer the following comprehensive benefits package to all eligible employees:
- Generous Paid Time Off – Enjoy 40 days (or the equivalent of 8 weeks) of paid time off each year.
- Free Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance – 100% employer paid premiums for all employees via Guardian.
- Affordable Medical Insurance – Comprehensive plans starting at $100 per month via UnitedHealthcare/Oxford.
- Retirement Planning Support – 401(k) accounts with match up to 5% after one year of employment via Principal.
- Flexible Spending Accounts – Pre-tax payroll deductions available for transit, healthcare, and other expenses.
- Long-Term Sabbatical – After 5 years of employment, employees receive an additional two weeks to recharge and pursue personal projects. After 10 years, employees are eligible for an additional five weeks!
What You’ll Do
Program Leadership
- Co-facilitate the collaborative development of all necessary program related curriculum, content, artifacts, training, systems, and supports in partnership with the Director of Young Adult Impact.
- Manage a portfolio of ongoing program-related projects and initiatives focused on continuously improving the content, delivery, relationships, communication, outcomes, and experience of program stakeholders.
- Provide formal coaching and mentoring to the Young Adult Program Coordinator team, including sharing learning, best practices and personalized support as needed to ensure program delivery standards and goals are met.
- Steward the inclusion and centering of young adult voice in our program design and delivery and collaborate with key members from within our young adult and educator community
- Drive towards our diversity, equity, and inclusion vision, goals, and desired results as we continue to expand our proximity, representation, access, and engagement across our community
Program Start-Up & Launch
- Collaborate with the Partnerships Team to ensure each chapter has a completed partnership agreement and two school advisors prior to launch each school year and throughout the duration of the program.
- Facilitate the recruitment, selection, and onboarding of student leaders, including helping them prepare for and attend the Young Leaders Organizing Institute and leading various activities and follow-up training as needed.
- Develop relationships with school advisors and student leaders for each chapter and clarify roles, identify chapter-specific goals and needs, establish communication norms, and develop each chapter’s unique calendar.
- Coordinate the ordering, delivery, storage, and distribution of all supplies and materials for each chapter.
- Support and inspire school advisors and student leaders in leveraging marketing materials and communication strategies to increase visibility within schools and meet each chapter’s mentor and mentee recruitment goals.
- Ensure all student leaders and mentors are registered, trained, and have completed required background checks prior to their first official week of programming. Conduct follow-up training as needed throughout the year.
- Ensure all school advisors, student leaders, mentors, mentees and family members receive clear and timely communication as to when and where the program will meet and what to expect prior to program launch.
- Visit chapters as needed throughout spring and fall to ensure successful start-up and launch each year.
Ongoing Implementation & Support
- Serve as a primary liaison between Eye to Eye, school advisors, and student leaders to ensure successful program implementation and a positive and rewarding experience for everyone involved across all chapters.
- Ensure each chapter receives the appropriate curriculum, materials, and coaching necessary in advance of each week to be fully prepared and empowered to effectively facilitate the intended program activities and objectives.
- Provide personalized coaching, mentorship, and leadership development activities to student leaders throughout the year via coaching calls and workshops to enrich their experience and increase effectiveness as leaders.
- Collaborate with team members, school advisors and student leaders to create, compile and distribute regular newsletters and timely announcements to all school advisors, student leaders, mentors, and mentee families.
- Coordinate with the Director of Young Adult Impact, school advisors, and student leaders to collect and analyze various program related data to track progress toward established standards, goals and outcomes.
- Develop and implement program or chapter-specific improvement strategies as aligned with our learning agenda, including visiting chapters as needed for additional training, coaching, and support.
- Communicate and reinforce various policies and procedures related to safety, risk management, inclusion, travel, budgeting and financial accountability across all chapters.
- Work with Partnerships Team, school advisors and student leaders to ensure continued support and investment from one year to the next, including anticipating and preparing for staff and student leadership transitions.
- Foster community and support student organizing and advocacy efforts across the national Eye to Eye network by ensuring each chapter’s participation and engagement with all national campaigns and events.
General Program & Organizational Support
- Serve as an ambassador for Eye to Eye by participating in local, regional and national events and activities including conferences, webinars, speaking engagements, fundraisers, board meetings, interviews, and more.
- Collaborate with the Development Team to support fundraising campaigns, events and initiatives that sustain program operations, including gathering highlights and stories, supporting each chapter’s participation in various fundraising initiatives, and representing Eye to Eye at annual fundraising and promotional events.
- Assist with special projects and initiatives, including but not limited, to various working groups, task forces, committees, retreats, and other initiatives and duties as assigned by the Director of Young Adult Impact.
To Apply
Submit your resume and cover letter here. Your cover letter should specifically address the most critical skills and experiences desired for this role as outlined above. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, with an ideal start date no later than July 1, 2021.
Expected salary: $60000 per year
Location: New York
Job date: Wed, 26 May 2021 22:54:26 GMT
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