Strategic Programs Manager for Public Libraries Partnerships

ALA Brand; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 67,500 - 82,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Medical and dental coverage

Paid time off

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

35-hour work week

Retirement annuity

Job summary

The American Library Association (ALA) seeks an experienced Program Manager to support strategic initiatives for its Public Library Association (PLA) division. This grant-funded role will work with the Deputy Director, staff, partners, and consultants in Chicago to manage programs, budgets, and evaluations.

ALA offers a hybrid schedule; this full-time position is based in the Chicago office with some travel.

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.
• Excellent judgment, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated grant-writing and grant-management experience.
• Excellent budget development and management skills.
• Nonprofit or association management experience, or work with volunteer membership organizations.
• Ability to work independently and in a team; familiarity with matrixed workplaces.
• Experience with project management and productivity tools, including Microsoft Office365.
• Travel up to 5% may be required.

Responsibilities

• Creating processes, procedures, and workplans for PLA programs, grants, and initiatives.
• Developing content for special projects and initiatives with partners and staff.
• Communicating the value of PLA engagement to diverse stakeholders.
• Managing complex contracts, RFPs, workflows, and relationships.
• Developing, managing, and tracking budgets.
• Grantwriting and reporting.
• Developing and executing evaluation and impact strategies.
• Overseeing work of internal and external stakeholders to meet deadlines.
• Researching and reaching out to potential new partners to grow programs and resources.
• Serving as liaison to stakeholder groups, including volunteer management and funder engagement.

Skills

Project management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Strategic thinking

Grant writing

Grant management

Budget development

Nonprofit/association experience

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office365

Tools

Microsoft Office365

Job description

The American Library Association (ALA) seeks an experienced Program Manager to support strategic initiatives for its Public Library Association (PLA) division. This grant-funded role will work with the Deputy Director, staff, partners, and consultants in Chicago to manage programs, budgets, and evaluations.

ALA offers a hybrid schedule; this full-time position is based in the Chicago office with some travel.