Program Manager

Tucson City of Gastronomy; Tucson (AZ); Remote; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tucson City of Gastronomy seeks a Program Manager to coordinate programs and collaborate with the Executive Director. This full-time position involves managing projects, outreach, and event planning to strengthen the local food system and promote the organization's mission. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and experience in fundraising, community engagement, and program implementation.

Benefits

Annual paid days off

80% match to medical and dental insurance

Alternative customized benefit options

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of work experience in relevant areas.
• Experience with grant writing and fundraising.
• Experience using social media for marketing.

Responsibilities

• Implement all TCOG programs and conduct outreach.
• Supervise interns and volunteers.
• Assist with event planning and grant writing.

Skills

Organization

Time Management

Communication

Creativity

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's or higher degree in a relevant field

Tools

Zoom

Adobe applications

Canva

Job description

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Base pay range

$55,000.00/yr - $60,000.00/yr

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Executive Director of Tucson UNESCO City of Gastronomy &Research Associate at the University of Arizona Desert Laboratory

The nonprofit Tucson City of Gastronomy (TCOG) is seeking a Program Manager to organize and coordinate multiple programs. Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Program Manager will collaborate with the Executive Director and board committees to achieve the goals of the organization and the UNESCO Creative Cities Network. The ideal candidate will be an excellent leader and have experience in managing various projects, programs, and events to produce effective results in a timely manner. This person will also help develop new strategies for how the organization can build wider and deeper connections with stakeholders; increase the public’s understanding of the UNESCO designation and the organization’s mission; and strengthen the local food system through advocacy, building connections, and promoting community organizations. The ideal candidate speaks Spanish, Tohono O’odham, or Yoeme/Yaqui, but the position is open to all qualified applicants

The Program Manager will work to ensure that TCOG’s current and future programs and events are delivered to their intended audiences and meet objectives within the organization’s mission, UNESCO’s goals, and grant purposes. The Program Manager will assist the Executive Director and be responsible for program implementation including recruitment of participants, execution, reporting, and marketing. As part of a small team, they will also be responsible for certain administrative tasks and supervision of interns and volunteers and will help with project design, event planning and production, outreach, fundraising, data collection, and grant writing as needed.

The position is full-time, with a minimum of 40 hrs/week expected. Work hours are flexible but typically conducted during regular business hours. The work will be mostly conducted remotely, with some meetings in person. TCOG also hosts or participates in some evening and weekend events, for which the Program Manager will be responsible for attending and supporting.

Responsibilities:

• Implement all TCOG programs
• Conduct community and business outreach
• Speak and represent TCOG at special events
• Supervise interns and volunteers
• Develop content for websites, e-newsletters, social media, and other marketing and educational materials
• Assist in planning projects and programs
• Assist with event planning and production
• Assist in organizing events and collaborations with community partners and other UNESCO Creative Cities of Gastronomy
• Assist with grant writing
• Attend and support monthly board meetings and committee meetings as needed
• Provide own transportation, and transport necessary equipment and materials, to and from meetings and events
• Must have the ability to lift a minimum of 20 lbs.

Required Qualifications:

·Bachelor’s or higher degree in a relevant field of study

·A minimum of 3 years of work experience in one or more relevant areas

·Grant writing experience

·Experience with fundraising and event planning

·Experience using social media for marketing and/or community outreach

Required Skills:

·Excellent organization and time management

·Proactivity and creativity in carrying out assigned duties

·Ability to multi-task, juggle competing priorities, and efficiently complete assignments

·Excellent communication skills, including advanced writing ability

·Experience writing funding proposals

·Developing and managing project budgets and schedules

·Familiarity with Zoom or other video platforms for scheduling/managing meetings in video and hybrid formats

·Familiarity with Adobe applications and/or Canva for designing marketing materials

·Knowledge of methods and tools for research, data collection, and analysis

·Can effectively interact with people from a wide variety of backgrounds

Preferred additional skills:

·Moderate to high fluency in Spanish, Tohono O’odham, or Yoeme/Yaqui

·Personal and professional connections within southern Arizona’s food system

Compensation: The person hired for this role will be an employee with a renewable annual contract. For the next three years, this position's salary will be funded by a grant. The organization is actively seeking additional ongoing income to fund the position indefinitely. The person hired will be paid monthly at a total annual salary rate ranging from $55,000 to $60,000, depending on experience and skills.

Benefits: Annual paid days off for employees <1 yr include 11 holidays plus 13 Paid Time Off (PTO) days that can be used for any reason and can be accrued. TCOG offers an 80% match to medical* and dental insurance. Alternative customized benefit options may be negotiated.

(* 80% of the amount equivalent to Silver-level ACA marketplace single coverage)

Application Information and Instructions:

Proposals should be submitted no later than midnight, May 30th, 2025, to TCOG Executive Director Jonathan Mabry at [e-mail]

Proposals should include:

oList of three references (at least two professionals) with contact information (letters of reference not required but accepted).

oOne or more writing samples (3-20 pages; can be a research paper, professional or public audience publication, grant application, project proposal, marketing material, or other)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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