Community Beautification Program Manager

Cultivate Initiatives; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 64,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Cultivate Initiatives is seeking a Program Manager to supervise the Community Beautification team and Workforce Logistics Coordinator, ensuring efficient daily operations and strong staff development. The role partners with Employment Services to deliver impactful community programs.

The ideal candidate demonstrates trauma-informed leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to expand fee-for-service contracts while maintaining safety and quality across projects in a collaborative,

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year in a supervisory/managerial role OR 3 years in workforce development.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.
• Experience implementing safety compliance protocols and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision, coaching, and performance evaluations for program staff.
• Maintain daily routes and project schedules for the Community Beautification team.
• Manage budgeted supplies and inventory for the program.
• Develop and maintain partnerships and pursue fee-for-service opportunities.
• Coordinate communication between Employment Services and CB teams to support intern activity.

Skills

Supervisory/managerial experience

Trauma-informed leadership

Strong communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

About Cultivate Initiatives

We are a group of people who work alongside those on the margins to empower individuals and communities through an inclusive range of initiatives and support. We build communities from the inside out through workforce development, housing and homemaking, and supportive sheltering.

Compensation/Benefits

• $64,000 - 68,000/year (full time, exempt)
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental and retirement plans.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact by contributing to the success of a non-profit organization.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diversity and professional growth.

Accountability

Accountable to the Workforce Director

Supervisory Responsibilities

The Program Manager will oversee the Community Beautification (CB) Leads, Technicians, and Apprentices and the Workforce Logistics Coordinator.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision, coaching, annual performance evaluations and safety leadership for program staff.
• Maintain the daily route and project schedule and delegate daily assignments for the Community Beautification team.
• Maintain operational supply inventory within the allocated budget.
• Manage fee-for-service projects, data collection, client partnerships and program billing.
• Represent Cultivate Initiatives positively and pitch services to potential community partners and private companies to expand fee-for-service contracts.
• Facilitate communication channels between the Employment Services and Community Beautification teams to support daily intern activity and program completion.
• De-escalate tensions and conflicts between team members, interns, or neighbors receiving services.
• Develop and implement on-the-job training in collaboration with the Employment Services team and Workforce Director.
• Meet regularly with the Workforce Director and Director of Finance to prepare budgets and oversee expenditures for the program.
• Improve program processes and procedures to ensure maximum efficiency.
• Plan and organize work effectively and ensure its timely completion.
• May participate in special projects and activities.
• May perform other duties as requested by the Workforce Director.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of the work experience must be in a supervisory/managerial position -OR- 3 years in workforce development.
• Contract management, landscape maintenance management, or industry-related license/certification (e.g. Landscape contractor, certified landscape technician or waste management) highly preferred.
• Must be able to provide proof of valid Driver’s License.
• Experience following and implementing safety compliance protocols and procedures.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and support a diverse staff with lived experience of homelessness using trauma-informed management practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to prepare and present strategic reports and proposals.
• Demonstrated success in managing deliverables to successfully fulfill all contractual commitments
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, with demonstrated success operating within unified management teams.
• Excellent computer skills with a demonstrated ability to use word processing, database, calendar, spreadsheet, e-mail, and remote meeting software (Zoom/Google Meet).
• Maintain positive, professional relationships with program participants, volunteers, co-workers, staff from other agencies, agency funders, and the general public.
• Interact effectively with persons of diverse ethnic backgrounds, religious views, cultural backgrounds, and sexual orientations and treat each individual with respect and dignity.

Work Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Being physically present at CI offices Monday-Friday from 8:00am-4:30pm
• Work is performed primarily indoors with occasional interactions outdoors in all types of weather.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Work requires the ability to perform repetitive movements of the wrist, hands, or fingers due to continuous use of computer keyboards and other office equipment.
• Must be able to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or religious exemption