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Storytelling Program Manager

Website Urban Strategies

General Description

The Storytelling Program Manager will play a pivotal role in planning, coordinating, and evaluating the Storytelling Cohort program. This program is designed to activate and cultivate faith-in-action storytelling among Hispanic artists, and includes immersive missional formation and creative storytelling experiences, called Creative Camps. The manager will oversee these camps and equip leaders of the camps with materials and tools to facilitate conversations that inspire faith in action.

This role requires a deep understanding of Hispanic communities, Christian traditions, pastoral ministry, holistic wellbeing, and community development principles, as well as excellent organizational skills. The Storytelling Program Manager will also serve as a cohort facilitator and work closely with the Storytelling Team, program participants, faith-based partners, subject matter experts, and internal stakeholders to ensure the success and impact of programs.

About You

The ideal candidate is a creative and proactive individual who can thrive in a dynamic environment. They are passionate about storytelling, arts, innovation, and community development. A successful candidate will be well-acquainted with working with faith-based; art, and academic institutions.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (Arts, Social Area, Divinity, Ministry, Administration, Education, etc.)
  • Experience working directly with faith-based organizations, pastoral leaders, and diverse denominations for more than 5 years
  • Knowledge of Hispanic cultural storytelling and different Christian Traditions.
  • Proven experience in program coordination or related roles
  • Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people
  • Excellent communication, and interpersonal abilities
  • Bilingual (Fluent English/Spanish)
  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills
  • Proficiency in project management
  • Proficiency in technology systems
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Attention to detail and a commitment to quality
  • Ability to build new relationships and maintain relational networks
  • Critical thinking skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities
  • Passion for our company’s mission and values

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in related field.
  • 7 years of experience in program leadership.

What You’ll Be Doing

Work closely with program team in the following areas:

  • Program Planning and Development:
  • Implement program goals and timeline.
  • Follow up and adapt evaluation metrics to assess the impact and effectiveness of the program.
  • Participant Engagement:
  • Recruit and select program participants based on established criteria.
  • Provide ongoing support, and guidance to participants.
  • Foster a sense of community among participants through connection opportunities and group activities.
  • Logistics and Operations:
  • Oversee logistics for cohort and its creative camps, program events, and program grants.
  • Oversee materials and tool development to facilitate conversations that inspire faith in action using content from short documentaries, music, and visual art from the Verbo program.
  • Maintain accurate program documentation and records.
  • Maintain program budget and track expenses.
  • Assign and supervise the work of Program Coordinator, and Facilitators.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant policies and regulations.
  • Marketing, and Communication:
  • Implement a marketing, and communication plan to promote the program and engage stakeholders.
  • Maintain regular communication with participants, partners, and stakeholders.
  • Represent program and/or organization at events.
  • Curriculum and Cohorts:
  • Update program materials and resources as needed.
  • Serve as group facilitator as needed
  • Evaluation:
  • Collect and analyze data to monitor program outcomes and impact.
  • Prepare regular reports for stakeholders on program progress and achievements.
  • Use feedback to make continuous improvements to the program.
  • Other tasks as assigned related to the program and role within the company
  • Grant:
  • Ensure grant area reporting to Verbo Director.
  • Cultivate and maintain relationships with donors, foundations, and sponsors to secure funding for program.
  • Ensure timely reporting to stakeholders.

 

About Urban Strategies

Urban Strategies exists to equip, resource and connect faith- and community-based organizations so that all children and families can reach their full potential. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., our team serves in the U.S. mainland, Puerto Rico, and Central America.

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