Justice Center - Program Specialist

Colonial Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking a Program Specialist in Chicago to lead the management and implementation of programs and projects, including budgeting, fundraising for externally funded initiatives, and marketing activities. You will oversee meetings and special events to ensure successful outcomes.

You will coordinate day-to-day activities, advise leaders on strategy and risk, act as the main liaison for projects, collaborate with partners, and supervise staff as needed. Some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least three years’ experience, or a high school diploma with five years’ relevant professional experience.
• Intermediate level proficiency with MS Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Manages day-to-day organization and implementation of one or more programs or projects, including budgeting and compliance.
• Advises member leaders on strategy and procedures to move projects forward.
• Serves as primary contact for projects, initiates regular communications with leaders and staff.
• Coordinates with internal and external partners; may solicit and manage sponsorship revenue.
• Supervises one or more staff, including recruitment, onboarding, mentoring and evaluations.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree + 3 years experience

High school diploma + 5 years experience

Job description

Job Summary/General Purpose of Job

• The Program Specialist is responsible for the management and implementation of programs, projects, and activities of the entity. Has oversight responsibility for the entity's program/project budgets and provides substantive support and direction to the Chairs of the projects and is responsible for the execution of the programs/projects, including, but not limited to budgeting of resources, fundraising for projects that require outside funding support, marketing of projects and activities, and oversight of meetings and special events.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities (listed in order of importance and/or time spent)

• Manages the day-to-day organization and implementation of one or more programs or projects, including planning projects, overseeing budgets, and ensuring compliance with ABA policies.
• Advises member leaders on strategy and procedures, including analysis of opportunities and risks, to ensure projects move forward in a productive manner.
• Serves as principal point of contact for projects, both internally and externally. Initiates regular communications with member leaders and staff, including reporting on progress and results.
• Coordinates with other interested entities on joint projects, proactively seeking both internal and external partners. This responsibility may include solicitation and management of sponsorship revenue.
• Supervises one or more staff members, directly or indirectly, as appropriate to the project. Responsibilities may include recruitment, orientation, ongoing mentoring and annual performance evaluations.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Required Education, Qualifications, Experience

• Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and at least three years' experience; OR, possession of a high school diploma or GED and at least five years’ relevant professional experience.
• Intermediate level proficiency with MS Office suite.

Preferred Education, Qualifications, Experience

• Management and/or supervisory experience, preferably in an association or non-profit setting to include analytical problem solving ability, and programmatic and policy development.
• Prior experience overseeing budgets and planning meetings is strongly preferred.
• Experience fundraising preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Typical office work environment.

Extent of Travel Required in the Job

• As a normal course of business, this job will typically require travel of less than 15% of the time.