Program Manager

Salve Regina University; Berkeley (CA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university seeks a Program Manager for the Jesuit Volunteer Corps. This remote position supports a network of volunteers and community partnerships, overseeing program development and implementation, while ensuring alignment with JVC's mission of social justice and community service. The role emphasizes relationship management, volunteer support, and program operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ relevant work experience in campus ministry, residence life, or non-profit.
• Experience with group facilitation and effective independent work.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cohorts of Jesuit Volunteers and maintain strong relationships.
• Manage the planning and evaluation of retreats for community engagement.
• Foster relationships with local agencies and support recruitment efforts.

Skills

Public speaking

Group facilitation

Conflict management

Project management

Intercultural communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Counseling, Human Services, Theology, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Title: Program Manager

Department: Programs

FLSA: Exempt

Reports To: Director of Programs

Location: Remote within the USA

No. of Positions: 1

Date Revised: June 2025

General Summary: For more than 68 years, the Jesuit Volunteer Corps (JVC) has been a pioneer in the national service landscape. With over 100 volunteers serving each year and over 12,000 alumni around the globe, we are the oldest largest lay, Catholic, full-time volunteer program in the world.

Vision: Grounded in the core values of spirituality, simple living, community and social justice, the Jesuit Volunteer Corps envisions a just, inclusive, and equitable world that honors the dignity and diversity of all.

Mission: JVC is based in the United States and is a global volunteer program. JVC, through solidarity and service with local communities, fosters the formation of young people dedicated to putting faith into action that promotes justice.

Position Summary: The Program Manager of the Jesuit Volunteer Corps is a key member of JVC’s Program Team and JVC’s presence, providing management and oversight of a cohort of Jesuit Volunteers and Local Formation Teams. The Program Manager will provide valuable insight into the development and implementation of the JVC program, relationships, and retreat implementation. This work relies on fostering strong relationships and building deep connections with Jesuit Volunteers, placement agencies, Local Formation Teams, and other resources within each city.

Locations: Although these positions are remote, JVC intends to hire Program Managers who are based in locations across the U.S. where Jesuit Volunteer communities currently exist.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Operations

• Provide input into national vision of JVC program
• Manage projects that will have impact on all JVs including but not limited to Local Formation Team development, program assessment and evaluation, and agency partnerships
• Develop, coordinate, and implement formation strategies within the context of the overall vision and mission of the Jesuit Volunteer Corps

Volunteer Support and Formation

• Provide direct support and guidance to Jesuit Volunteers in designated area via regular communication and site visits
• Articulate, enforce and provide ongoing training on JVC policies and procedures
• Provide on-going resources to support JV communities directly and Local Formation Teams in order to foster and deepen their commitment to JVC’s four values
• Act as a liaison between JVC and placement agencies to support the work of volunteers, stay current on volunteers’ performance and ensure there is follow-up and communication with agency supervisors if concerns arise
• Support JVC’s Finance Team with logistics and information surrounding volunteer housing, transportation, and community budgets
  Implement annual formation program through the organization, planning, facilitation and evaluation of five retreats annually (local, regional, and national).
• Manage incidents and crises in the field, providing support, documentation, communication, and referring to additional resources when necessary

Relationship Management

• Foster relationships including, but not limited to, FJVs, Jesuits and local supporters with a focus on increasing the local capacity to support JVs, FJVs, and partners to grow JVC’s presence in the region
• Coordinate and communicate with internal JVC teams on program news and donor related activities
• Facilitate a sustainable and consistent communication plan with JVC’s agency partners across the region, including recruitment and screening of new partners
  Provide clarity of roles and evaluation of performance for all local supporters to ensure quality of JV experience across the region
• Support the Recruitment Team by fostering relationships with key campus contacts for the local support of the JV community and ongoing recruiting work.

Screening and Placement for Agencies and Applicants

• Support JVC’s Admissions Team by participating in the screening and placement process for potential volunteers including but not limited to: providing content for and facilitating discernment webinars, and on-boarding communications
• Communicate application deadlines and information regarding the Agency Application process to agency supervisors
• Provide feedback to the Admissions Team related to agency placements and JV job descriptions
• Ensure the development of existing and new agency partners across designed region, identifying agencies that align closely with JVC’s mission and offer opportunities to diversify placement options for each city

Throughout this work, the Program Manager promotes JVC’s core values – social justice, simple living, community and spirituality – in all engagement and programming.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required (Counseling, Human Services, Theology, or related field)

Experience

• Minimum of three years’ relevant work experience, preferably in campus ministry, residence life, counseling, or non-profit organization
• At least one year in intentional community living or volunteer experience required; Former Jesuit Volunteer or alumnus of a faith-based volunteer program highly preferred

Understanding of Ignatian Spirituality

• Experience working with young adults and/or college students in university settings
• Experience effectively working independently and with remote supervision
• Experience with group facilitation and retreat planning
  Experience and comfort with conflict management and crisis/emergency response
• Demonstrated experience relating to individuals of varying age, religious, political, and cultural backgrounds

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Familiarity with JVC and commitment to overall mission
• Demonstrated initiative and management skills
• Ability to work at a strategic level
• Success in public speaking, group facilitation, conflict management, and project management
• Proven commitment to advancing racial equity principles and practices in an organizational setting
• Understanding, training in, and ability to articulate key points of Ignatian Spirituality
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, intercultural communication and comfort with various constituencies
• Ability to multi-task and work both individually and as part of a team
• Demonstrated skill in prompt and professional verbal and written communication
• Familiarity with utilizing technology for virtual teamwork
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications
• Flexible, ability to adjust to changing circumstances
• Familiarity with database management and social media
• Willingness to take initiative and be creative

Physical Requirements:

To perform in this position successfully, an individual must be able to:

• Exert minimal physical effort with intermittent movement going from one place to another.
• Withstand prolonged periods of sitting in meetings or at a desk working with a computer.
• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• Repetitive Motions: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Required to have close visual acuity to perform extensive work on the computer.
• Must have the physical ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time and perform daily activities from standing/sitting for presentations to operating a computer and other office equipment

Working Conditions

• Schedule may vary, typical workday 9am-5pm, including evenings and weekends as needed
• Significant amounts of travel; a minimum of 10 – 14 weeks per year for retreats and site visits: must have comfort with all modes of transportation including sitting in a car or on a commercial airplane for long periods of time
• Must have access to a personal vehicle to use for local travel, will be reimbursed for travel accrued expenses
• This position’s work is cyclical; at certain times the workload is significantly greater than at others.

Salary: $50,000 – $55,000

To Apply:

Complete and application and upload your resume on JVC’s website at Careers (jesuitvolunteers.org).

Application Deadline: June 27, 2025

As an organization committed to advancing racial equity and inclusion, the Jesuit Volunteer Corps encourages applications from candidates of all ages, races, classes, gender identities, sexual orientations, religions, languages, and physical abilities.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.