Programs Manager
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Company Overview
Join our mission to catalyze Jewish unity and generosity. We engage influential individuals to invest in nurturing the next generation of passionate Jewish philanthropists. Our core values of Community, Integrity, Excellence, and Growth drive us to foster a philanthropic environment where growth and giving go hand in hand.
The Role
The role of Programs Manager is extremely important to the YJP Team at large. The Programs Manager is in charge of YJP’s Programs Team and programming calendar. The Programs Manager leads a team of Associates and collaborates with the Membership Manager and Marketing Associate.This role reports directly to the Managing Director of Community. The Programs Manager will have the unique opportunity to structure the program calendar and content for all of YJP’s industries while continuously conceiving of and implementing new programs to attract new members and engage current members.
The Programs Manager will work on a hybrid work schedule having two in-office days per week. The Programs Manager will also attend in-person events in the evenings as needed. YJP's office and events are located in Manhattan.
What You Will Do- Lead, manage, and hold accountable the members of the Programs Team
- Manage the building and execution of a consistent, high-quality program calendar for all YJP industries according to budget goals and content strategy
- Ensure that program topics are valuable, interesting to members, and not repetitive
- Serve as part of the hiring committee for all Programs Team roles
- Train all new members of the Programs Team
- Individually manage the programming of assigned industry (includes confirming speakers, building the attendee list, planning the content, etc)
- Conceive of new programs in collaboration with the Managing Director - Community and direct their implementation
- Collaborate with the Development Department to ensure that program quality will achieve sponsorship/donor revenue goals
- Lead programs team to build long-term, value-based donor and member relationships that enable achievement of revenue goals
- Liaise with the Marketing Associate to develop email campaigns, social media posts, and content surrounding the events
- As needed, research and reach out to prospective mentors to support program development
- Oversee mentor/event confirmation and post-event follow up processes
- Ensure all events are properly staffed
- Oversee all YJP-related event coordination in collaboration with the Event Coordinator and make sure the experience at all events is of the highest quality
- Manage programming for social programs and galas
- Develop an understanding of and pursue continued learning of current and new industries that YJP is providing programming for
- Collaborate with the Membership Department to develop member engagement opportunities
- Additional duties as assigned
Requirements
About You:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Deep understanding of program strategy and content
- You are flexible and thrive in an environment with constant change and influx of projects
- Ability to quickly and independently learn the landscape of different industries and business sectors
- Strong work ethic
- Extreme attention to detail
- Positive, can-do attitude
- Exhibits community-first mindset at all times
- Supportive team member
- Proven project management and people management skills
- Self-motivated with the ability to problem-solve independently
- Exemplifies YJP's core values of Driven, Positive, Supportive, Reliable, Community First
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree, preferably with a Liberal Arts focuse
- Previous experience in Programming, Events, and/or Non-Profit Organization
- 3+ years of customer-facing experience
- 1+ years of managing direct reports
- Familiarity with the Jewish calendar and traditions and/or willingness to learn
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending accounts for travel, medical, and dependent care expenses
- Monthly employer contribution to travel FSA to offset the cost of commuting
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Jewish Holidays, some Federal Holidays)
- Family Leave
- Training & Development
- Work From Home
- Free Kosher Food & Snacks