Hybrid Program Manager, Children, Youth & Families

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

NACo in Washington, DC is seeking a Program Manager, Children, Youth and Families to lead day-to-day execution of educational programming focusing on prenatal-to-three policies, childcare and maternal health. The role requires strong project management, stakeholder engagement and the ability to work in a nonpartisan, policy-driven environment.

This hybrid position offers opportunities to design events, develop resources, manage budgets and coordinate with partners across state associations,

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in early childhood, public policy, local government or foundation sectors.
• Bachelor’s degree required (advanced degree preferred) in early childhood, maternal and infant health, public policy, public administration or related field.
• Strong project management and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple projects without compromising quality or timely delivery.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking and conducting formal meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to lead and contribute to collaboration, innovation and creativity; works well in a team with internal and external partners.
• Ability to work in a political environment while maintaining a nonpartisan perspective.
• Ability to work with diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day execution and project management for educational programming focused on PN3, childcare and maternal health.
• Design and execute best-in-class virtual and in-person events with content planning and logistics.
• Promote and liaise with the Counties for Kids network.
• Research best practices and develop educational resources such as case studies and toolkits; monitor uptake and impact.
• Maintain relationships with county officials, health leaders, state associations, funders and partners.
• Develop and promote NACo projects for the children, youth and families program through materials and events.
• Advise NACo partners on county roles and opportunities in this area.
• Senior role: manage initiative budgets, forecast and report to funders; hire consultants; supervise interns; identify funding opportunities.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

NACo in Washington, DC is seeking a Program Manager, Children, Youth and Families to lead day-to-day execution of educational programming focusing on prenatal-to-three policies, childcare and maternal health. The role requires strong project management, stakeholder engagement and the ability to work in a nonpartisan, policy-driven environment.

This hybrid position offers opportunities to design events, develop resources, manage budgets and coordinate with partners across state associations,