Network-Of-Centers Program Director Jobs

i-Center California is currently seeking a Network-of-Centers (NOC) Program Director to support and develop i-Center’sNetwork-of-Centers.

About Us:

The i-Center is a new entity that will deepen and expand the capacity, impact, and sustainability of California’s grassroots movements for racial justice and social transformation. The i-Center will support changemakers and organizations to catalyze innovations in movement strategy and power building, intergenerational leadership development, and our collective long-term sustainability and resiliency. Through a network of physical and virtual “centers,” the i-Center will also contribute a key piece of social movement infrastructure needed to fuel transformative structural change across California. This network will consist of new and existing centers serving hundreds of organizations and tens of thousands of grassroots leaders in California. We aspire to raise the necessary resources to fuel the mission, vision, and programs of the i-Center.

The i-Center is focusing on three core strategies to deepen the power, coordination, and impact of the sector. In all three areas, we will create program and infrastructure supports that are additive and synergistic with existing movement efforts rather than duplicative.

• Healing Justice and Sustainable Work Culture
• Movement Strategy and Innovation
• Intergenerational Leadership Development

What You’ll Be Doing:

This is an exciting new role that aims to foster relationships and organizational learning among 17 organizations (“centers”) within the network. This position is a remarkable opportunity to make a substantial impact by supporting the strategic development and managing key projects of this emerging network of organizing centers across California. The NOC Program Director will be crucial in managing program strategies, sharing learning, and collaborating with network centers to ensure maximum impact.

More specifically, the NOC Program Director will:

• Develop project scopes and implementation plans for each individual center within the NOC.
• Implement program strategies aligned with the i-Center's mission and vision.
• Oversee project requirements and support the centers as they develop their programs
• Oversee development and implementation of Network of Centers programming and learning agenda including refinement of goals, setting learning milestones and sharing lessons across program strategies
• Build relationships with centers and encourage communication across the NOC.
• Coordinate and support organizational learning experiments with others in the network.
• Relationships with center

Who You Are:

While no one person will embody all of the qualities described below, the ideal candidate will possess many of the following professional and personal abilities, attributes, and experiences:

• Proven success in coaching and inspiring teams across age, gender, race, and socioeconomic experiences.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and tasks concurrently.
• A strong alignment with the i-Center's mission and culture.
• Strong knowledge of grassroots organizations and the political landscape in California.
• A flexible and resilient approach, with the ability to handle strong opinions/feedback well and adapt to the dynamic nature of a startup environment.
• Proven management and leadership skills, with a knack for building and maintaining strong relationships.
• Experience in Program Development & Capacity Building.
• Demonstrated expertise in organizing and program development, with at least three-five years of experience in coalition.
• A track record of building relationships with progressive organizational leaders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong strategic and visionary thinking skills.

Benefits:

Employees receive 15 days of vacation, 4 personal days, and 12 sick days per year, and a generous paid family leave policy. We also provide the following at no cost to the employee:

• Medical insurance. Employees pay only 10% of the premium to add dependent(s).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life and AD&D Insurance of $50K.
• Dental and vision insurance, including dependent coverage.
• Short-term and long-term disability plans, which cover up to 60% of weekly salary.
• RocketLawyer services

Employees may also elect these coverages, paid for with payroll deductions:

• Pet insurance
• Retirement plan. Employer match of 5% after one year of employment.
• Commuter benefits
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Supplemental Life and Dependent Life insurance

This is a full-time, exempt position starting as soon as possible. This role is remote; however, the candidate must be in California.

We encourage those who see alignment with our mission and believe they have the relevant skills and experience to apply. We commit to providing an inclusive work environment where everyone is treated with fairness, dignity, and respect.

i-Center is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The salary range for this position is $100,000-$120,000. This position reports directly to the Program Director.

Apply:

If you're ready to navigate the energizing challenges of a startup environment and you're committed to making a transformative structural change across California, we invite you apply!

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

i-Center provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, i-Center complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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