Project Manager (Social and Human Services Exp.)

Urban Strategies, Inc; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Urban Strategies, Inc. seeks a Project Manager to provide strategic direction and hands-on management to enhance education outcomes for children and families. You will oversee strategy development, project execution, budgeting, and stakeholder communications.

Collaborate with the Education Team to drive initiatives, evaluate impact, and manage partnerships across multiple service locations, with occasional travel and after-hours work as needed.

Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred; Bachelor's degree required.
• 3 years nonprofit or human services experience with project management, partnership oversight, contract management, and team supervision.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, effective with diverse stakeholders (writing sample required).
• Comfortable and effective in facilitating group processes.
• Ability to set vision, lead, and empower team members, residents, and service partners.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills.
• Proficient in data analysis and resident-driven, data-driven program design.
• Strong sense of confidentiality for participants and employees.
• Excel in a fast-paced environment with multiple service locations and diverse stakeholders.
• Culturally sensitive and able to work in diverse settings.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, deliver, and evaluate special projects and programs.
• Research and monitor programs to improve educational outcomes for families and children.
• Engage with team members to address education issues using data.
• Conduct research and data analysis.
• Draft, review, and revise education-related communications.
• Stay updated on education trends and developments.
• Support sustainability planning, fundraising, and resource development, including partnerships and grant writing.
• Develop and cultivate partnerships with school districts.
• Facilitate meetings and community engagement.
• Participate in USI and project-related meetings.
• Occasionally work nights/weekends and travel.
• Track and report program outcomes, evaluating programs to meet goals.
• Monitor data entry productivity in the LEARN Performance system.
• Manage project contracts and budgets.
• Develop and present reports to stakeholders and partners.
• Providing resources and knowledge for clients to access capital, including loans for financial goals like housing and entrepreneurship.
• Offering consultation services in financial management and goal-setting.
• Hosting in-person and virtual seminars for clients seeking financial literacy resources and capital access.
• Supporting and promoting the development of the USI CDFI client base.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Skills

Excellent communication

Facilitation skills

Data-driven design

Budgeting & contracts

Staff supervision

Independent initiative

Education

Master's degree preferred

Bachelor’s degree required

Tools

Advanced MS Excel

MS Office Suite

Job description

BACKGROUND:

USI is a national nonprofit with extensive experience in the design and implementation of place-based human capital development strategies in

REPORT TO:

Sr. Project Manager

STATUS:

Full Time

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

BACKGROUND:

USI is a national nonprofit with extensive experience in the design and implementation of place-based human capital development strategies in

communities that are undergoing comprehensive physical revitalization.

Founded in 1978, USI is a leader in community development, supporting about 30,000 economically stressed families, approximately 100,000 individuals, in 53 communities in 28 major metropolitan areas. USI represents a movement towards a future where all children and families will be stable and thriving, supported by our unwavering dedication to being results-based, data-driven, and equity-centered.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Project Manager collaborates with the Education Team, providing strategic direction and hands-on project management to enhance education outcomes for children and families. They oversee strategy development, project execution, and budgeting, ensuring initiatives stay on track and within budget. Collaborating with team members, they drive strategic initiatives, evaluate impact, and communicate successes to stakeholders.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate, deliver, and evaluate special projects and programs.
• Research and monitor programs to improve educational outcomes for families and children.
• Engage with team members to address education issues using data.
• Conduct research and data analysis.
• Draft, review, and revise education-related communications.
• Stay updated on education trends and developments.
• Support sustainability planning, fundraising, and resource development, including partnerships and grant writing.
• Develop and cultivate partnerships with school districts.
• Facilitate meetings and community engagement.
• Participate in USI and project-related meetings.
• Occasionally work nights/weekends and travel.
• Track and report program outcomes, evaluating programs to meet goals.
• Monitor data entry productivity in the LEARN Performance system.
• Manage project contracts and budgets.
• Develop and present reports to stakeholders and partners.
• Providing resources and knowledge for clients to access capital, including loans for financial goals like housing and consumer products, to build credit, reduce debt, and support wealth growth through entrepreneurship.
• Offering consultation services in financial management and goal-setting.
• Hosting in-person and virtual seminars for clients seeking financial literacy management resources and capital access.
• Supporting and promoting the development of the USI CDFI client base.
• Perform other assigned duties.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree preferred. Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 3 years of nonprofit or human services experience with increasing responsibility in project management, partnership oversight, contract management, and team supervision.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, effective with diverse stakeholders, (must provide writing sample demonstrating effective persuasive writing during interview process.
• Comfortable and effective in facilitating group processes.
• Ability to set vision, lead, and empower team members, residents, and service partners.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills.
• Proficient in data analysis and resident-driven, data-driven program design.
• Strong sense of confidentiality for participants and employees.
• Excel in a fast-paced environment with multiple service locations and diverse stakeholders.
• Culturally sensitive and able to work in diverse settings.
• Passionate about community building and able to inspire others.
• Ability to work independently with initiative and thrive in a team environment.
• Skilled in developing and managing program/project budgets.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, especially Advanced MS Excel, and other common software.

Urban Strategies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer