Senior Economic Empowerment Manager

IRC - International Rescue Committee; United States; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance starting at $163/mo

Dental starting at $6.50/mo

Vision starting at $5/mo

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) / 403(b) with employer match

Disability and life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a Sr. Economic Empowerment Manager to oversee grants, contracts, and activities across the Economic Empowerment department, including workforce development, financial capabilities, and career pathways programs.

The role supervises the RCA and One-Stop Operator projects to ensure donor and regulatory compliance. You will lead program budgeting, coordinate staff, develop proposals, and build partnerships with employers and community organizations

Qualifications

• University degree (four year) required; advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of related program management experience.
• Experience with fundraising and grant writing.
• Experience overseeing multiple concurrent programs and program managers.
• Fluent in English; second language desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development, implementation, and compliance of Economic Empowerment grants and contracts.
• Supervise RCA and One-Stop Operator program staff and budgets.
• Develop grant proposals and program reports for donor requirements.
• Lead staff performance evaluations and recruit/train staff.
• Build partnerships with employers and community organizations.
• Represent IRC in public and professional forums.

Skills

MS Excel

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Program management

Grant writing

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree required

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

Job Overview

The Sr. Economic Empowerment Manager coordinates the development, implementation, and completion of all grants, contracts and activities related to the Economic Empowerment department, including workforce development, small business development, financial capabilities, and career pathways programming. The Sr. Manager provides direct oversight of the Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) program and the One-Stop Operator program, supervising the RCA Program Manager and the One-Stop Operator Project Manager to ensure both programs are administered in compliance with donor, state, and federal requirements. The Sr. Manager also leads the ongoing development and long-term sustainability of workforce development and career pathways programming.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include supervision of department staff to ensure program compliance across all Economic Empowerment programming.

• Oversight of Programs: Effectively lead the development, implementation, compliance, and completion of Economic Empowerment grants and contracts.
• Responsible for the development of grant proposals and reports related to all areas of contracts and grants within the department.
• Supervise the provision of services through regular and systematic case file reviews, and quality assurance protocols including data QA to ensure compliance with donor requirements and provision of quality services.
• Lead all aspects of department program budget and manage expenses to ensure costs are maintained within allocated budgets.
• Provide oversight and strategic direction for the Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) program, supervising the RCA Program Manager to ensure timely, compliant delivery of cash assistance benefits to eligible refugee and new American clients in accordance with Arizona Department of Economic Security (ADES) and federal guidelines.
• Provide oversight and strategic direction for the One-Stop Operator program, supervising the One-Stop Operator Project Manager to ensure integration of workforce development services across system partners and compliance with federal and local workforce standards.
• Lead the development and long-term sustainability of workforce development and career pathways programming, including building new pathways, employer and community partnerships, and funding streams to support program growth.

Staff Supervision and Other Responsibilities

• Directly supervise the RCA Program Manager and the One-Stop Operator Project Manager, in addition to other Economic Empowerment department staff, ensuring each program area is well-led, compliant, and resourced.
• Participate as an active member of the office leadership team and relevant internal and external groups.
• Lead the team members; formally evaluate team and individual performance to ensure objectives have been met.
• Recruit and train staff in all aspects of economic empowerment programs responsibilities.
• Represent IRC in public, professional and governmental forums.
• Build community partnerships and Lead local outreach to small businesses.
• Facilitate interdepartmental communication and information sharing for monthly newsletters, program reports, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• University degree (four year, B.A.) required; advanced degree in related field preferred.
• 5+ years of related program management experience including staff management, program development, and monitoring and evaluation.
• Previous fundraising and grant writing experience.
• Experience overseeing multiple concurrent programs and program managers preferred; familiarity with Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA)/ADES requirements and workforce system operations (e.g., WIOA, One-Stop/American Job Center models) is a strong plus.
• Demonstrated ability to promote an organizational culture that reflects IRC’s core values of service, accountability, integrity, and equality.
• Ability to lead through the true collaboration of individuals from many cultures with a great variety of skills and perspectives.
• Strong analytical and training skills; excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Highly organized self-starter with proven success managing multiple priorities, making critical decisions, and delivering results in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Solid diplomacy, relationship building, and networking skills; ability to effectively manage internal and external relationships, including community stakeholders and donors.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written.
• Proficiency in a second language is desirable.
• Demonstrated proficiency in working with MS Office applications, with a strong command of Excel.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a personal, insured vehicle.
• Must possess or be eligible to receive an Arizona fingerprint clearance card.

Working Environment

A combination of standard office environment, remote work, and ‘field’ time within the service delivery area to perform the outlined responsibilities. May require occasional weekend and/or evening work.

Compensation

($69,939.00 - $92,500.00/annually). Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.

Professional Standards

All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

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Benefits

• 10 paid sick leave
• 10 U.S. holidays
• 20-25 generous paid time off based on role and tenure
• medical insurance starting at $163/month
• dental starting at $6.50/month
• vision starting at $5/month
• flexible spending accounts (healthcare, dependent care, and commuter)
• a 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match (immediate vesting) along with a non-elective employer contribution based on age and years of service (3-year vesting)
• disability and life insurance
• an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential counseling and support services for employees and their families.

Equal Opportunity Employer

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

About the IRC

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) helps people whose lives have been shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and rebuild. We are trusted for our ability to reach people in the toughest places, put our clients at the center of everything we do, and - as an evidence-based organization - to relentlessly improve the impact we deliver for those we serve. If you’re ready to be part of a team that brings ingenuity, fortitude and optimism to making a lasting impact, we want to hear from you. The IRC Way, our code of conduct, is founded upon our core values of Integrity, Accountability, Service and Equality. These values unite IRC staff around the world and keep our programs firmly directed towards the well-being of our clients while meeting the expectations of our donors as responsible stewards of their resources.