Program Manager - HopeKids Kansas City

HopeKids, Inc.

Program Manager – Kansas City Chapter

Position: Program Manager (Salaried, Full-Time exempt)

Location: Kansas City Chapter

Reports to: Kansas City Executive Director

Benefits: Flexible work hours, work-from-home, individual health care covered 100% (medical, dental, optical), 401(k) with 4% match, cell phone with unlimited data, mileage and internet reimbursement, PTO starting at 15 days (plus 8 public holidays)

Position Summary: The Program Manager will work under the direction of the Executive Director to provide an ongoing calendar of events for HopeKids families, which fosters a sense of hope and community within the program, while also assisting with necessary operational functions. The Program Manager should possess a highly relational personality and exhibit an outgoing, polite, and friendly demeanor, while being able to cope with the emotional strain associated with working with children facing life-threatening conditions.

Requirements:

• A strong passion for the work and mission of HopeKids

• Agree to serve within our Vision, Mission & Guiding Principles

• Act in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures

• Demonstrated ability in establishing and maintaining relationships with community partners, corporate and individual donors, and volunteers.

• Bachelor's degree

• Minimum three years of non-profit or similar experience.

• Must reside in the Kansas City metropolitan area

• Flexible work hours requiring nights and weekends

• Must be able to work from home and have a designated office space

• Must pass a comprehensive background check

• Must have a reliable and insured vehicle to be used to transport event materials and supplies

• Must have a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record

• Required to transport materials weighing up to 30 pounds from a vehicle to a building, as well as prepare facilities for events, with or without assistance

• Travel interstate in mid-July for the annual all-staff retreat

Main Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate, and implement HopeKids’ ongoing calendar of events

• Attend HopeKids events (both in-person and virtual) and oversee/assist with all necessary details that involve working with event partners; maintaining accurate registration lists; distributing tickets; coordinating and directing volunteers; taking photographs; interacting with families; and appropriately acknowledging program partners.

• Establish relationships/friendships with HopeKids families, and respond to their questions.

• Work with the Executive Director to create an annual program budget and operate within that budget

• Strategically participate in business/social-networking/community events to build relationships and create market awareness, leading to new HopeKids partnerships.  

• Develop and maintain relationships with program event partners.

• Maintain operational documents in Drive or other designated locations as directed by the Executive Director.

• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

Fundraising Responsibilities:

Prior fundraising experience is desirable, but not a prerequisite.  While not directly responsible for the overall fundraising plan, fundraising duties will include:

• Solicit and secure in-kind donations from event partners for programmatic activities

• Develop and maintain relationships with the donors who sponsor program events

• Assist Executive Director with the planning and coordination of special events (i.e., Golf Tournament, Walk/Run)

• Secure donations of raffle, auction items, and prizes from program partners and other constituents to be used at fundraising events

• Assist with strategizing on individual, corporate, and foundation cultivation and grant applications, and report writing

• Represent HopeKids at third-party fundraising events

Other Competencies:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Be a strong and knowledgeable spokesperson for HopeKids programs and events

• Maintain strong communication with the Executive Director and other HopeKids staff

• Ability to work in a small team environment and add individual contributions independently

• Skilled in the operation of MAC computers and office equipment (printer, scanner, smartphone); must be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Gmail, and Google Drive

• Ability to learn and maintain a working knowledge of HopeKids’ Event Management System.

• Ability to learn computer programs such as Bloomerang (CRM) and SignUpGenius

• Work collaboratively in a diverse environment with HopeKids families, event partners, volunteers, and donors

Personality:

• Needs to be a self-starter and self-motivated

• Attention to detail

• Positive and outgoing personality

• Comfortable around people

• Enjoy being around kids

Contact:  Please attach a cover letter and resume and send to - resumes_kc@hopekids.org