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US Chamber of Commerce Associate Manager, Programs in Washington, District Of Columbia
Associate Manager, Programs
Headquarters, 1615 H Street, NW, Washington, District Of Columbia, United States of America Req #574
Monday, October 21, 2024
About Us:
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation harnesses the power of business to create solutions for the good of America and the world. We anticipate, develop, and deploy solutions to challenges facing communities—today and tomorrow.
Specifically, our experts —
Explore frontier issues, test new ideas, and suggest novel approaches to address big-picture challenges that will impact the future.
Work with businesses to provide practical solutions for wider adoption, participation, and engagement.
Convene and coordinate with businesses and public leaders to take immediate action in moments of unanticipated crisis.
We are driven by the pursuit of innovation and partnership and hold ourselves to the highest standards. We are committed to our employees, and as part of our team we will support your long-term career development while delivering relevant learning opportunities. We will empower you to lead, develop deep expertise, and find new approaches to solving the toughest challenges.
Position Overview:
We are looking for an entrepreneurial program manager to oversee the Business Leads Fellowship Program and programming in the K-12 education portfolio. Your main priority will be overseeing the learning of business leaders and providing resources for them to best support the education and workforce pipeline in their communities. As you grow into your role, you will partner with senior staff to develop and execute programs focused on K-12 education.
Responsibilities:
Administer the Business Leads Fellowship Program, including recruitment, scheduling, in-person and virtual meetings, collection of best practices, and continuous network engagement.
Develop and distribute regular communications, including premeeting information, surveys, and announcements.
Work with senior staff to plan in-person and virtual convenings of senior business leaders on education and workforce issues.
Work with a team to build and maintain a solutions library for best practices across the education and workforce pipeline.
Partner with senior staff on the development of new programs and initiatives for the Business Leads Fellowship Program and the K-12 education portfolio.
Support relationship building with business leaders who are interested in engaging with the Business Leads Fellowship Program.
Qualifications:
2+ years of relevant experience; a minimum level of education is not required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Salesforce CRM (or similar platforms with a willingness to learn).
Entrepreneurial spirit to develop programs and continuously improve them.
Strong organizational and decision-making skills with the ability to multitask, set, and meet deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Passion for helping people and building networks of engagement.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Familiarity with K-12 education policy and a passion for improving student achievement.
Ability to track current events, policies, and best practices in K-12 education.
Flexibility to travel domestically.
The salary range for this position is $ 53,240.00 to $66,550.00. The actual salary paid for this position will vary based on market data, an applicant’s qualifications, relevant degrees, certifications, and other factors. Our full-time employees are eligible for benefits, including health care, vision, dental, retirement, and paid leave.
We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Our talent acquisition and employment policies are inclusive. We respect both the spirit and letter of the laws of equal employment opportunity.
Other details
Job Family Programs - Foundation
Job Function Associate Manager
Pay Type Salary
DC Wage Theft Employment Indicator Non Exempt
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Headquarters, 1615 H Street, NW, Washington, District Of Columbia, United States of America
