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Subject: Pass Along...Program Manager, Partnerships Interise | Flexible, Other
Program Manager, Partnerships
Interise | Flexible, Other
POSTED AUGUST 7, 2015
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Background
Interise stimulates economic revitalization in lower income communities. We
provide a diverse group of small business owners with entrepreneurial
education, new networks, and access to markets. We offer an academically
developed and an award-winning curriculum called the "StreetWise MBA." ™ With
this curriculum our community creates jobs, strengthens business networks, and
develops community leaders. As a result, Interise businesses create jobs at 5x
to 7x the rate of the private sector as a whole. 93% of Interise business
owners are women, minorities, immigrants or located in a low- to
moderate-income community.
Through a national network of partners, Interise currently works in 65 cities
across the country with new partners joining the network on a monthly basis.
Almost 3000 small business owners have partnered with Interise to grow their
existing small businesses.
As a result of a three year business plan, Interise has been on an exciting
path of growth over the last several years, scaling our scope and impact
through partnerships, licenses and contracts. In order to support these new
partnerships, Interise anticipates hiring several Program Managers,
Partnerships during the next several months.
Learn more about Interise, our impact, and our growth at
www.interise.org<http://www.interise.org/>.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Director of Programs, the Program Manager, Partnerships
(Program Manager)will support and build the national network of connected
partners, creating common impact. The Program Manager will assist in the
cultivation of public and private sector partners as well as ensure Interise’s
licensee partners have the resources and quality assurance needed to
consistently achieve our program standards. By the end of 2015 Interise plans
to have 20 licensee partners, as such, this role will play an integral part in
the organization’s growth and scaling of its mission.
Responsibilities
· Identify and qualify leads for a license or partnership, particularly
with reference to anchor institutions, membership organizations and city/state
governance.
· Identify and capture opportunities to deliver existing and new
Interise products and services to new licensee/partner and/or small business
owners in the StreetWiseTM Network.
· Participate in orientation, training, and on-going technical
assistance for new and existing partner programs, including creating materials
and ensuring clarity about their management responsibilities and role in
supporting the delivery of the curriculum.
· Develop systems, tools, and processes needed to scale the quality of
partner support.
· Ensure that the contracts between Interise and partners are delivered
as agreed and within budget.
· Capture and share best practices and program learning across Interise
network.
· Ensure partners have the communication, resources, and support needed
to effectively deliver Interise’s educational resources, including instructor
training and support.
· Use evaluation data to continuously improve the quality of program
delivery by partners and assist them in achieving participant retention goals;
ensure that members associated within your assigned partner programs complete
the annual survey.
· In partnership with the Director of Programs and Senior Managers,
cultivate relationships, sell programs and close deals with potential partners
and licensees.
· Ensure a commitment to Interise’s partners and to achieve annual
licensee/partners renewal goals through strong relationship building. Direct
and coordinate workflow of significant projects and activities.
· Serve as the liaison between Interise, licensees and partnership
institutions, representing the organization effectively and with strategic
value.
· Supervise the work of interns and/or other staff members as it
pertains to specific projects.
· Collaborate with other staff members and organization partners to
achieve project and program success.
Qualifications
· 3-5 years of successful work experience with a track record of
supporting programmatic improvement and growth; ideally with experience working
in a nonprofit or social enterprise.
· Demonstrated understanding and commitment to the Interise mission and
strategic priorities with a desire to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial
environment with focus on social change.
· Strong track record in recruitment and/or sales as well as
partnership development and management.
· Highly developed interpersonal, written, and oral communication
skills; ability to network, communicate and build relationships with a variety
of constituents.
· Excellent professional judgment with confidential or sensitive
information.
· Results and deadline-driven.
· Excellent project management skills and attention to detail.
· Strong team orientation and ability to work effectively in
collaboration with diverse groups of people, but also independently.
· Healthy sense of humor, enthusiasm, and appreciation for creativity,
fun and diversity in the workplace. High energy, positive, “can-do” attitude
with a desire to be an integral member of a learning community.
· Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and desktop
publishing software.
· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
· Travel is anticipated to average 20% across the year.
Requirements/Other
Interise is open to candidates relocating for this role.
How to Apply
Please upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills
and experience meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you
heard about this opportunity, both in Word format, to Steve Kirk at
http://commongoodcareers.force.com/careers/ts2__Register?jobId=a0K1600000e0ymb&tSource=
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Interise offers a competitive salary and benefits, commensurate with experience
and skills.
Interise is an equal opportunity employer.
About Commongood Careers
Interise has partnered with Commongood Careers to conduct the search for
several Program Managers, Partnerships. Commongood Careers is a mission-driven
search firm that supports the hiring needs of high-impact nonprofits. With an
approach that leverages robust talent networks, recruitment and search
management expertise, and a deep understanding of our clients’ missions and
cultures, we help organizations secure the talent they need to create greater
social impact. Since our founding in 2005, Commongood Careers has led more than
700 searches at 275 organizations in 33 states, making us one of the most
experienced and dedicated nonprofit search firms in the country. Learn more
about nonprofit job opportunities at Commongood Careers.
Interise
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