Urban Strategies LLC

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JOB TITLE Vice President of Programs PROGRAM Corporate REPORTS TO President   LOCATION Remote JOB TYPE Exempt WORK SCHEDULE Exempt     General Description Urban Strategies Vice President of Programs performs functions to establish and implement Urban Strategist’s mission, vision, core values (DNA) and strategic direction.  The Vice President of Programs oversees and provides leadership in developing programs, organizational, and financial plans, and ensure the sustaining value of the organization to the community it serves. Other key responsibilities include promoting US’s work and establishing relationships with key stakeholders in both regional and national locations, as well as utilizing these relationships in effort to expand and develop new opportunities.    ABOUT YOU You should be a strategic thinker in the development, integration and expansion of organizational program design. Demonstrate the ability to inspire trust and can delegate responsibilities with insight and fair execution. Able to work well under pressure while always trying to keep people’s humanity at the forefront of your interactions.     Minimum Qualifications * Bachelor’s degree. * 10 years of experience working in a Social Enterprise and community development. * 5 years of experience in an executive leadership role. * Knowledge of philanthropy and public grants. * Excellent written, verbal, and public speaking communication.   * Ability and willingness to work remotely and able to travel nationally and internationally. * Knowledge of Microsoft Office and other specialty software and programs as required.   * Strong orientation to details and organization.  * Writing proposal experience. * Bilingual in English or Spanish.         WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING Direct Program Support: * Work closely with the Executive team to fulfil established funding agreements and identify new potential opportunities. * Oversee the acquisition and use of funds, securing and nurturing funding streams from various sources, including government institutions, faith-based donors, and private philanthropists. * Monitor budget and financial reports, maintaining continuous awareness and accountability for the fiscal stability of the programs and Urban Strategies. * Collaborate with Finance, Human Resources, and Communication Teams to positively impact fundraising, public relations, and community involvement. * Create staffing plans, make hiring decisions, and conduct annual reviews and compensation assessments with Executive Directors. * Demonstrate servant leadership, offering guidance and support to team members, encouraging personal growth and development.  * Identify new opportunities and build program strategies Compliance and Performance Management: * Ensure team members maintain compliance with all organizational policies and procedures. * Develop and communicate performance metrics to assess effectiveness and evaluate performance.  * Cross trains and coaches in areas that are identified for development as needed. * Practice emotional and cultural intelligence, with integrity that aligns with Urban Strategies' core values. Strategic and Leadership Duties: * Lead the development and implementation of programmatic strategic plans by setting annual goals that align programs with the 5-year target. * Maintaining consistent communication with the Executive Director to ensure cross-collaboration, and fostering thought leadership, problem-solving, and success.  * Foster an environment of collaboration, agility, and financial health, WHILE creating a forward-thinking culture within Urban Strategies.  * Identify barriers to operational and programmatic excellence. * Establish and maintain relationships critical to the organization's growth and success, representing Urban Strategies in the community and engaging with partners, donors, and stakeholders.  * Promote Urban Strategies work establishing relationships with key stakeholders to expand and develop new opportunities in both regional and national locations.   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. COMPANY CULTURE Our work is driven by our three core values: 1. Authentic Relationships are foundational to our work and move beyond a transactional nature to truly know people. They serve as opportunities for mutual development and growth and are based on the belief that all people have inherent dignity and worth. 2. Servant Leadership is rooted in an other-centric mindset that informs the way one leads and builds up individuals, families, and communities. 3. Intentional Compassion describes a deliberate commitment to understand, formulate strategic responses, and activate others to reach their full potential.  BENEFITS * Remote work for eligible positions. * Medical and Dental is paid 95% by company and 5% by employee (individual or family).  * Vision is covered 100% (individual or family). * 401K matched contributions up to 4%. * Employee Assistance Program. * Vacation time is generous but varies depending on program and position.   * 9 Sick Days and 11 Holidays. * Every teammate gets long and short-term disability free. * Positions that require laptops, the company provides one. * Positions that require cellphone, company issues one. PERKS * Meaningful employee engagement programs. OTHER * Employment is conditional pending satisfactory results of all required tests and background checks.        Urban Strategies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or other legally protected classifications under applicable federal, state and local legal protections.    To apply: Please visit www.urbanstrategies.us/careers [http://www.urbanstrategies.us/careers] Contact us with any questions at Recruiting at symbol urbanstrategies.us [Recruiting@urbanstrategies.us]              Equal Opportunity Employer