Program Manager - Roxbury

$60,000 - $75,000/Yr

Entrepreneurship For All (Eforall) - Boston, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Boston, MA

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations

About the position

The Program Manager at EforAll in Roxbury is responsible for leading and supporting entrepreneurs and volunteers through various programs aimed at fostering inclusive entrepreneurship. This role involves direct engagement with community members, planning events, and representing the organization within the community. The Program Manager will work closely with the Executive Director to ensure program quality and continuity, while also promoting the organization's mission of empowering underrepresented entrepreneurs.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with and guide start-up entrepreneurs and volunteers, informing, recommending, and supporting them through all stages of our program.
• Manage program and event timelines needed to achieve objectives.
• Work with program staff to ensure program quality and continuity.
• Develop strategies to implement the program according to the organization's goals.
• Maintain site's internal database with contact and program information.
• Effectively communicate about any program problems for a prompt resolution with appropriate resources.
• Collaborate with and share best practices with other sister site Program Managers and the national team.
• Track entrepreneur progress, and communicate objectives, goals, and progress to Executive Director.
• Coordinate and facilitate business accelerator and events virtually and/or in person with the support of the Executive Director and Program Coordinator.
• Attend and speak at community meetings and events to spread the word about EforAll.
• Prepare and present data reports.
• Develop and maintain local relationships with community partnerships, organizations, and business professionals to support the recruitment of entrepreneurs and volunteers.
• Increase/build brand awareness in the community through marketing events and programs on social media and in-person.
• Recruit, train, and communicate with volunteers to carry out EforAll's mission.
• Manage day-to-day detailed aspects of multiple goals/tasks to meet deadlines of events and program recruitment.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in planning, managing, and reviewing programs, with a focus on community engagement.
• Skilled in building positive relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with a strong emphasis on cultural competency and the ability to effectively communicate across diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Flexible, adaptable, and well-organized, with a demonstrated capacity to navigate cross-cultural environments and foster inclusive spaces, showing initiative and a proactive approach to tasks.
• Proficient in utilizing video conferencing tools, social media platforms, and Google Suite, with a willingness to learn and adapt to new software.
• Possesses a valid driver's license and reliable transportation for travel as required.
• Familiarity with the business environment in the Roxbury region would be advantageous.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Reimbursement
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Retirement Plan
• Additional Voluntary Benefits