Strategic Initiatives Program Manager (Public Libraries)

American Library Association; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The American Library Association (ALA) is seeking an experienced Program Manager to support the Public Library Association (PLA) division. Based in Chicago, this grant-funded role will manage a portfolio of programs in collaboration with the Deputy Director, staff, external partners, and consultants.

You will develop processes, manage budgets, write grants, evaluate impact, and cultivate partnerships to help public libraries serve their communities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated project management experience with on-time and on-budget results
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Expertise in relationship building and collaboration
• Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail
• Demonstrated grant writing and grant management experience
• Excellent budget development and management skills
• Nonprofit or association management experience, or experience working with volunteer membership organizations
• Ability to work independently and within a team; familiarity with matrixed workplace structure
• Experience with a variety of project management and productivity tools, including proficiency in Microsoft Office 365
• Up to 5% travel may be required for this position

Responsibilities

• Creating processes, procedures, and workplans for existing and emerging PLA programs, grants, and initiatives as assigned
• Developing content for special projects, presentations, and initiatives in coordination with members, staff, external partners, and consultants
• Effectively communicating the value of engagement with PLA and public libraries to advance shared goals with diverse stakeholders
• Managing complex contracts, RFPs, workflows, and relationships
• Developing, managing, and tracking budgets
• Grant writing and reporting
• Developing and executing evaluation and impact assessment strategies
• Overseeing the work of internal and external stakeholders to meet deadlines
• Researching, identifying, and reaching out to potential new partners to grow programs, resources, and membership
• Serving as liaison to stakeholder groups as assigned, including volunteer management and funder engagement

Skills

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Organization

Grant writing

Budgeting

Nonprofit/association experience

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office 365

Travel readiness

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

The American Library Association (ALA) is seeking an experienced Program Manager to support the Public Library Association (PLA) division. Based in Chicago, this grant-funded role will manage a portfolio of programs in collaboration with the Deputy Director, staff, external partners, and consultants.

You will develop processes, manage budgets, write grants, evaluate impact, and cultivate partnerships to help public libraries serve their communities.