Program Manager

Brian Grant Foundation; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Benefits

Retirement Plan

PTO and Holidays off

Job summary

Brian Grant Foundation is seeking a Program Manager to lead the planning, execution, and evaluation of wellness and community support programs. The role partners with the Executive Director to translate strategic priorities into accessible experiences, online and in-person.

Ideal candidate will be organized, tech-savvy, collaborative, and skilled at cross-functional teamwork; a commitment to equity and belonging is essential. Hybrid Portland-based work with occasional travel and events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; 3–5 years in program coordination, project management, or community wellness.
• Master’s degree may substitute for additional years of work experience.
• Proficiency operating AV equipment, live-stream platforms, microphones, and hybrid event setups.
• Strong Microsoft 365 skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint).
• Ability to leverage AI tools to improve operations while using sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end planning, logistics, and delivery of virtual and in-person programs.
• Partner with leadership to refine offerings and launch new program initiatives.
• Set up and troubleshoot AV and hybrid meeting technologies for seamless experiences.
• Manage annual program budgets and monitor expenditures.
• Lead data collection, organization, and analysis across all touchpoints.
• Synthesize program data to assess effectiveness and inform decisions.
• Coordinate outreach calendars and program messaging with Communications.
• Collaborate with Development to align deliverables with grants and reporting.
• Represent the foundation at regional events and cultivate stakeholder relationships.
• Recruit, onboard, and support instructors and facilitators across programs.
• Oversee program volunteers and advisory groups.

Skills

AI Fluency

Data Analysis

Communication

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Master’s degree may substitute for additional years

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft 365

AV/live-stream platforms

Job description

Location:Portland, OR (Hybrid / Remote withoccasionalin-person staff meetings,programand event delivery)briangrant.org

Reports To:Executive Director

Direct Reports:Contractors who are subject matter experts and deliver programs

Classification:Full-Time, Exempt

About the Brian Grant Foundation

The Brian Grant Foundation(BGF)empowers peopleimpactedby Parkinson’s to lead active and fulfilling lives. We do so by being open about our strugglesand bysharing our wins. We serve the whole person, supporting mind, body, and spirit. We embrace evidence-based and practical ways to improve daily living. And we remember to laugh and have fun, creating connections and defying stereotypes about living with PD. Together, we create what truly sets the Brian Grant Foundation apart: community.We’rehere for one another, andwe’rehere to make life better.

PositionOverview

TheProgramManagerleads the day-to-day planning, operationalimplementation, coordination, and data-informed evaluation of BGF’s portfolio of wellness and community support programs. Working in close partnership with the Executive Director, the Program Manager translates strategic priorities into accessible, engaging, and participant-centered experiences—both online and in-person.

This role requires an organized, tech-savvy, and collaborative leader with strongorganizationand interpersonalskills.The Program Manageris often in situations where theywillrepresentthe Brian Grant Foundation and must be a strong spokesperson and comfortable in multiple social contexts.An understanding of andcommitmentto diversity, equity,inclusionand belonging is acorecompetency.

The Program Manager will oftencollaborate cross-functionally across the organization. This includes working withthe:

• CommunicationsManager to develop outreach strategy and program messaging.
• Development Director to translateprogram metrics, outcomes, and participant impact into clear, compelling narratives for grants, funders, and sponsors.
• Executive Directortodesignandimplementlong-term programmatic strategy.
• Subject matter experts who BGFcontracts withto deliver programs.

Key Responsibilities

Program Strategy, Operations & Delivery

Program Oversight & Delivery:Oversee the end-to-end planning,logistics, scheduling, and delivery of virtual and in-person programs.

Strategic Alignment:Partner closely with the Executive Directorand theProgram Advisory Councilto refine existing offerings and launch new evidence-based program initiatives.

Technical & AV Execution:Set up, test, troubleshoot, andoperateaudiovisual (AV) equipment, live-streaming software, and hybrid meeting technologies to ensure seamless virtual and in-person participant experiences.

Budget Management:Develop and manage annual program budgets in coordination with leadership; monitor program-related expenditures and evaluate budget performance on aquarterlybasis.

Data Infrastructure:Lead the collection, organization, and ongoing management of program data across all virtual and in-person touchpoints (attendance, engagement metrics, surveys).

Data-Informed Decision Making:In partnership with the Executive Director,establishbenchmarks, analyze program trends, and regularly synthesizeand evaluatedata to assess programeffectiveness.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

Outreach & Messaging Strategy:Partner with the Communications Manager toestablishoutreach calendars, provideaccurateprogram details, define audience segmentation, and align messaging to boost community participation.

Grant & Funder Alignment:Collaborate with the Development Director to ensure program deliverables align with grant commitments, sponsorship agreements, and reporting timelines.Be a key programmatic spokesperson, ensuring team membersand BGF constituentsunderstand programs and know how to describe their impact.

Community & Stakeholder Relations:Represent BGF at relevant regional outreach events and conferences in coordination with the Executive Director.Cultivate strong relationships with those who engage with the foundation.

Instructor & Facilitator Coordination:In partnership with the Community Liaison and other stakeholders, recruit, onboard, schedule, and support expert wellness instructors, guest speakers, and facilitators across all programs.

Volunteer Oversight:Overseeprogramvolunteers and advisory working groups, providing clear expectations, training, and ongoing support.

Qualifications & Competencies

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degreepreferred;plus3–5 yearsof experience in programcoordination, project management, or community wellness programming.A master's degree may substitute foradditionalyears of work experience.

Technical Proficiency & AV Skills:

Proficiencyin operating and troubleshootingAV equipment,live-stream platforms, microphones, and hybrid event setups.

Proficiencyacross theMicrosoft 365 suite(Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint).

AI Fluency:Practical skill inleveraginggenerative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot) to elevate operational efficiency, data synthesis, and workflow planning, balanced with sound judgment to avoid relyingon AI to generate primary strategic deliverables.

Data & Analytical Skills:Proven ability to collect, organize, analyze, and presentdata and survey metrics to drive continuous improvement.

Communication & Interpersonal Tact:Exceptional verbal and written communication skills across diverse audiences (people living with Parkinson’s, care partners, medical professionals, donors, and volunteers) with provenpresentation and facilitation skills.

Organizational Excellence:High attention to detail, strong time-management skills, and the capacity to juggle multiple deadlines and deliverables independently.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience withSalesforce(or similar non-profit CRM database).

Lived or professional experience working with neurodegenerative conditions, chronic health populations, older adults, or caregiver support networks.

Familiarity with virtualprogramming models,cohort-based learning, wellness coaching, ornutrition and exercise.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

Work Arrangement:Hybrid role based in the Portland, OR metropolitan area, combining remote flexibility with regular in-person presence for local events, workshops, and team meetings.Regular schedule is Mon- Fri, 8:30 AM to 5 PM, with occasional weekend and evening commitments.Some travel outside the Portland metro area,to includeOregon or Washington, may berequired.

Schedule:Occasional evenings or weekendsrequiredto support specific program sessions, meet-ups, or community outreach events.

Physical Requirements:Ability to transport, lift, and set up AV and event supplies up to 25lbsper item.

Salary Range:$65,000 to $72,000 dependent on experience. Includes flexible work schedule, PTO, Healthand DentalBenefits, Retirement Plan, Holidays off and potential for a performance- basedbonus.