PHASE
Manager
Position
Summary:
The
Peer Health and Sexuality Education (PHASE) Manager will manage a staff of
3 in order to implement a multi-site training-leadership program, develop
curricula, build relationships with public schools and community
organizations, train and develop adult staff skills and capacities,
develop and conduct training of trainers for teen staff, and meet
ambitious participant learning objectives.
The
position will combine on-the-ground-with-the-teens training and site
coordination as well as the in-the-office program management and
more academic/research pieces. Further, PHASE has a policy and
advocacy component where adult staff work with teens to identify and
develop policies that better support teen reproductive health.The
ideal candidate should have strong leadership, strategic planning,
communication, and problem skills as well as the ability to prioritize
demanding multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines with minimal
supervision.
The
PHASE Manager needs to have the skills and tenacity to take on
institutional change. Versatility is essential.
The PHASE Manager reports to the Executive Director.
The work is performed in a professional office environment with frequent
visits to DC public high schools. Because some PHASE teen staff trainings
are scheduled from 3:30- 6:30 pm, the PHASE Manager will need to maintain
flexible hours two days a week. The position is full time with a
three-year commitment.
Salary:
$40,000 - $50,000 with benefits (including
medical-dental-vision, vacation, flextime)
Responsibilities:
Program
Management: Create and implement annual plans; develop systems to
improve program operations and respond to problems; lead program planning
process; prepare reports, records and related program documents as
required; manage program evaluation, tracking, and reporting systems;
oversee teen project development; build networks/maintain
relationships with organizations and school personnel; coordinate
logistics, implementation and evaluation for peer educator workshops at 3
sites; expand, refine PHASE curricula and lesson plans
Training:
Provide training support for teen trainers for 5 hours a week; oversee
teen training at all sites; conduct life skills training (for 8 days per
semester)
Staff
Management: Hire, train, supervise and develop PHASE program staff;
provide coaching and individual support; conduct and expand training of
trainers and other staff training; develop training and oversight
structures for teen trainers
Policy
Development: Working with teen staff, identify needed DC reproductive
health policies and policy revision; work to get those policies passed and
implemented; conduct research, work to educate DC City Council members,
the School Board, the Mayor's office, and others
Qualifications:
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3
- 5 years of program management (including planning, design,
implementation, evaluation)
-
3
- 5 years training experience including experience with youth
leadership development
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2
years experience working within educational institutions
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2
- 3 yrs curriculum development experience
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3
- 4 years of staff management and development experience
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3
- 5 years experience working with youth, women, and with communities
of color
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2
years experience with comprehensive sexuality education and women's
reproductive health
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2
- 3 years of youth organizing and/or policy and advocacy experience
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Excellent
organizational and time management skills, and planning abilities,
attention to detail, and organization skills
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Outstanding
problem-solving & critical thinking skills, and written and verbal
communication skills
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Proven
capacity to think on your feet; change on a dime; adjust to changing
and often challenging environments
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Loves
and respects teen women
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Strong
research, needs assessment and data analysis skills
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Demonstrated
commitment to social justice, youth empowerment, anti-oppression, and
holistic comprehensive sexuality education for youth
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Commitment
to democratic process, teamwork, growth, and transparency
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Understanding
of DCPS and DC government
To
Apply:
Please submit a cover letter, resume, four professional references and a
writing sample to Nadia Moritz Young Women's Project, 1328 Florida Ave NW,
Suite 2000 Washington, DC 20009. Fax to 202-332-0066 or email to nadiamoritz@youngwomensproject.org.
Interviews will be granted on a rolling basis. The position will
remain open until filled. The Young Women's Project is committed to
affirmative action. No phone
calls please!
