Program Manager

Program Manager

Position Summary:

The Program Manager supports the Director of Programs and Policy and Senior Program Manager by assisting in program implementation, execution, and integration of multiple programs in the organization. You will be motivated to work in a fast-paced environment and collaborate with a broader team to get big things done. You will be good at building relationships in order to deliver positive advocacy outcomes that impact East Oakland communities. You will be a self-starter willing to proactively ideate, create, manage, and execute projects solo and in teams.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide direct supervision to assigned program coordinators in matters relating to personnel, finance, and administrative activities.
• Provide oversight to program coordinators in community outreach activities and events while maintaining related relationships with community-based and neighborhood organizations.
• Support coordinators in community outreach activities and events while maintaining all related relationships with community-based and neighborhood organizations.
• Assist program coordinators to develop, manage, and track budgets and spending.
• Assist program coordinators in the development of reports monthly, quarterly and yearly to ensure effective compliance with established standards, contracted goals, and objectives.
• Make and recommend personnel decisions including but not limited to promotion, transfer and assignment of staff, and imposition of discipline.
• Provide timely and high-quality completion of all program deliverables.
• Use independent judgment and discretion to make decisions affecting the department and staff.
• Complete all required documentation and reports in a timely fashion, as required by contract guidelines.
• Participate in staff meetings, supervision, agency meetings, and staff training.
• Ability to work both on site in in the field.

Competencies:

• A bachelor's degree in public health, business administration, public administration, social work, or related field or relevant experience required.
• Prior experience in program management, evaluation, project management, team management, community health planning, community organizing and providing technical assistance.
• Experience conducting community outreach, community organizing, or working with community residents is preferred.
• Experience working in a non-profit organization or community clinic preferred.
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds; strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule.
• Valid California Driver License with safe driving record.
• Computer Competency including proficiency in Microsoft Office, and Google Suite.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and juggle multiple priorities.
• Ability to think quickly, assess a situation and make a sound decision.
• Ability to manage time efficiently and multi-task effectively.
• High level of ethics and personal integrity to work with confidential information.
• Must be able to work on-site full-time.

Roots Community Health Center is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and values diversity of culture, thought and lived experiences. We seek talented, qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, conviction history, uniform service membership/veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical conditions, genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression regardless of physical gender, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. Roots uses E-Verify to validate the eligibility of our new employees to work legally in the United States.