ABOUT US & THE ROLE:

Women’s Voices Now (WVN) uses film to drive positive social change that advances women’s and girls’ rights globally. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. 

Women’s Voices Now is seeking a Programs & Partnerships Manager! This role is essential to the ongoing operations, growth, and development of nonprofit. If you’ve been seeking an opportunity at the intersection of social impact, women’s rights, and film – look no further! This role might be the perfect fit for you. 

The ideal candidate has a background in nonprofit programs management, is a positive and adaptable team player, and truly believes in the power of film to effect real change.

JOB PURPOSE

The Programs and Partnerships Manager oversees the execution of all Women’s Voices Now Programs and Partnerships, and/or outsources tasks within, based on resources available and skill-set level.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Program management and development

• Oversee all aspects of program planning and implementation for the Girls’ Voices Now Youth program and the Women’s Voices Now Film Festival.
• Lead data collection, tracking, and evaluation of the two programs in coordination with the Development and Communications teams.
• Lead communications with program beneficiaries and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the Communications team in executing social media strategy for programs.
  

Partnership Management and Development

• Maintain and strengthen existing programmatic partnerships, including partners and in-kind sponsors.
• Activate new relationships with other non-profit organizations, industry leaders, film festivals, etc.
• Collaborate with partners to support cross-promotional efforts, develop joint events and workshops, and identify additional initiatives to support the organizational mission and maximize the impact of all programs.
• Represent WVN at community events, speaking opportunities, and other networking opportunities in the Los Angeles area and elsewhere as opportunities arise.

Staff and Volunteer Management

• Manage Programs Assistant through weekly check-ins, ongoing support, and feedback.
• Hiring, onboarding, and training of seasonal staff and volunteers to support programs.
• Engaging and building relationships with staff and volunteers throughout the year with the goal of re-engaging and retaining for future iterations of programs.

Database Management

• Responsible for ensuring that contact information about all partners, beneficiaries, as well as staff and volunteers involved in programs remain up to date on our database (Salesforce).

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum 2-3 years working in program management and oversight
• Detail-oriented, self-starter, with demonstrated success in meeting deadlines
• Strong project management skills
• Collaborative, results-oriented, positive, and energetic team player
• Previous experience with Salesforce a plus but not required
• Previous experience with film and entertainment industries a plus

SCHEDULE AND COMPENSATION

This position is mostly remote, with some in-person work throughout the year, based on programmatic needs and timelines (will be required to complete in-person work in July to mid-August, and one in-person event in October). Work schedule is flexible, with most hours to be completed between M-F, 9am-5pm.

Candidates must be based in the greater Los Angeles area.

This is a part-time hourly position estimated to be between 27-30 hours per week.Hourly pay will be in the range of $33-36/hour, commensurate with experience.

TO APPLY

Please send your resume and a cover letter explaining why you’re interested and why you would be a good fit with the subject line: “Programs Manager Application” to [email protected]. Qualified candidates will be contacted and interviewed (via Zoom or Google Meet) on a rolling basis until December 31st, 2021.

WVN values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. WVN is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.