Program Manager, DC
Company: Reach Out and Read
Location: Washington
Posted on: November 8, 2024
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Job Description:
The Opportunity
Reporting to a MidAtlantic Senior Program Manager, the Washington,
D.C. Program Manager has a unique opportunity to help shape the
future direction of Reach Out and Read in the area assigned. The
Program Manager will be a valued team member who plays an essential
role in supporting early childhood system work through the medical
home and community. This is a highly relational job, both within a
tight-knit virtual team, and when working directly to support our
medical and clinic partners. It requires a commitment to equity
combined with the ability to influence without direct authority and
recognize challenges in the system while respecting and supporting
clinic and family cultures. By establishing collaborative
relationships with medical providers and staff at multiple program
sites and providing professional development services and
implementation guidance, the Program Manager provides the support
needed to adhere to Reach Out and Read best practices. The Program
Manager has frequent contact with their assigned programs through
regular communication and visits and helps develop champions for
the Reach Out and Read program among medical providers and
staff.
You are an ideal candidate for the position if you are a
results-oriented professional who is eager to lead efforts to
expand and improve programming and communicate effectively with
external partners to achieve outcomes. You will be best suited for
this position if you are experienced in managing several
stakeholders, have an interest in providing excellent customer
service, can progress work independently, and remain
solutions-focused. As the Program Manager you will need to be a
problem solver eager to learn new skills and technology; adapt to
an evolving and growing organization; and work as an effective team
member with remote colleagues in a virtual working environment.
The Program Manager will support all current Reach Out and Read
sites in the District of Columbia.
Key Responsibilities
The primary functions of this position consist of the
following:
Programmatic Assistance and Support (50%):
Community Connectivity (30%):
Program Data and Reporting (10%):
Book Support and Funding (10%):
Qualifications and Experience
We respect this when we review applications and take a broad look
at the experience of each applicant. We want to get to know you and
the unique strengths you will bring to the work. We'll honor your
lived and professional experience as key aspects of your candidacy
for the role and prioritize applicants with experience dismantling
the structural inequities that disproportionately impact children
and families with traditionally marginalized identities. We are
most likely to be interested in your candidacy if you can
demonstrate the majority of the qualifications and experiences
listed below:
Additional desirable qualifications (not required):
Position Specifications
This is a full-time, exempt position. The Washington, D.C. Program
Manager will work from a home-based office, as part of a virtual
team. Regular travel throughout the assigned region and attendance
at regional meetings is required.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary will be competitive with similar roles at non-profit
organizations of a comparable size. The salary range for this
position is $65,000 - $75,000, commensurate with experience. ROR
offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, and
vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with match, paid time
off, and more.
Commitment to Diversity
Reach Out and Read is committed to building an organization that
embraces diversity, pursues equity, and fosters an environment of
inclusion. ROR sits at the intersection of health and education,
uniquely positioned to play a critical role in addressing systemic
disparities and inequities in the public health framework. ROR
strives to be an antiracist organization, using its influence to
fight against social injustice by supporting a culture of learning,
empowerment, equity, and a deep appreciation for the unique
experiences that we each bring to our communities.
About Reach Out and Read
Founded in 1989, Reach Out and Read is a national non-profit
organization working to ensure all families have the opportunity to
create meaningful everyday moments through shared reading aloud and
building relationships. By leveraging pediatric care to champion
the positive effects of reading daily and distributing books, Reach
Out and Read gives young children a foundation for success and
reaches 4.2 million children across the county - half of whom
identify as BIPOC and a quarter of whom come from low-income
families.
To learn more about Reach Out and Read, visit
www.reachoutandread.org.
------------------------------EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
EMPLOYER------------------------------
Reach Out and Read is an equal opportunity employer and does not
discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin,
cultural heritage, ancestry, political belief, age, marital status,
pregnancy, physical or mental disability or veteran status. Reach
Out and Read is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act
and we are committed to making special accommodations for your
interview or work as a member of our team. If specific
accommodations are needed, please email HR@reachoutandread.org and
our HR team will work to accommodate your needs.
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