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Program Manager
Organization Overview:
Bounce Children’s Foundation builds community for chronically ill and their families enabling their transformation from surviving to thriving – until cures are found.
Job Description:
Reporting directly to the CEO, this position delivers, and continually enhances, a comprehensive portfolio of Bounce Children’s Foundation programs. Current program portfolio includes:
- Bounce Bash®: from every-day, to once-in-a-lifetime, family adventures specially designed to allow medically fragile children to participate
- Bounce It Forward®: turning donated tickets to sporting, theatre and other high demand events into unexpected fun for Bounce kids/families
- Bounce Back Kits®: themed family care packages that distract and ease stress for Bounce families who frequently experience medically necessitated ‘lock in’
- Bounce Academy®: strength training for vital coping skills for parents/caregivers
- Bounce Net®: a 24×7 private, online community and safety net for parents/caregivers ensuring connection when and where most needed
Primary Responsibilities:
- Work with CEO to build and execute Bounce’s overall program strategy, including but not limited to: Bounce Bash®; Bounce Back Kits®; Bounce It Forward®; Bounce Academy®; Bounce Net®
- Overall responsibility for program development/ execution/ evaluation/ continual improvement including, but not limited to: event planning and management; family communications; building relationships with external constituents
- Set and achieve annual program goals, both quantitative and qualitative
- Enhance and expand programming through assessments and feedback from families
- Meet/exceed program budget and optimize how it is used, including leveraging in-kind donations
- Contribute to organization’s overall communications vehicles (website, newsletter, annual report, etc.)
- Lead Internship Program & Facilitate Volunteer Involvement in Program Events
- Drive Program Enrollment and Leveraging the Membership Database
- Generate monthly and annual performance reports
- Assist colleagues in the office and share general office duties, as needed
Mandatory Job Qualifications:
- BA degree (or equivalent) with strong interest in child/family development, social work, or related field
- Minimum of two years’ experience in nonprofit sector or related field
- Commitment to Bounce’s mission and empathetic to the needs of chronically ill children
- Experience with Event Planning
- Organized, attention to detail, ability to juggle multiple priorities, accuracy, and dependability
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Social Media, database software and Internet
- Effective oral and written communications skills
- Event/Project management and intern/volunteer management experience preferred
- Expect to spend 10-15% of time working weekends/evenings due to nature of events
- Valid driver’s license, access to a vehicle, and available for limited travel around the Chicagoland area
Salary / Benefits:
Salary commensurate with experience; position includes benefits package consisting of paid time off, retirement plan and medical benefits. Due to nature of program delivery schedule, position includes up to 1 day/month of comp time.
How to Apply:
To apply, send a single Word document or PDF that includes cover letter and resume to [email protected]