Girls Opportunity Alliance US Program Associate
Girls Opportunity Alliance US Program Associate
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$ 59755 - 74670
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Job Description
We have ambitious plans and we know the most critical step is building an incredible team that reflects the diverse fabric of our nation and embodies our values. Our team is made up of people who are equal parts dreamers and doers. We are people who care as much about how we achieve our goals as we do about the goals themselves. Our values drive our team and are instilled in the work this Foundation does every day. We are also committed to creating an antiracist organization in order to do our part to help combat racism and inequity in all forms in communities across our nation and around the world. Read our full statement on antiracism and equity here.
Purpose of Role
As a member of the Girls Opportunity Alliance (GOA) team the U.S. Program Associate will support the planning operations and implementation of the GOA program in Chicago and across the United States.Reporting to the U.S. Program Sr. Manager the Associate will support the daytoday operations of the U.S. Program including stakeholder engagement support of the GOA Fund and Network and youth engagement opportunities as part of the programs work to empower adolescent girls through the communityled organizations that support them.
Core Job Responsibilities
Program strategy implementation: Support the ongoing development and implementation of the GOA program strategy; help to expand the U.S. Network of communityled organizations.
Research and recruitment: Conduct research to identify potential organizations and leaders to support through the GOA U.S. Network and Fund; assist with the review and onboarding process.
Online community management: Support the development and delivery of all content curriculum and training for the GOA U.S. Network to provide members with frequent opportunities to engage virtually with experts and one another.
Event planning: Plan and implement inperson and virtual event programming; research and identify event speakers and facilitators; support with contract management and event logistics.
Community building and partnerships engagement: Regularly attend external events with or on behalf of GOA; prepare research materials for meetings with a broad set of organizations institutions and individuals focused on empowering young women and girls across the U.S; assist with partnership implementation.
Administration: Assist with all aspects of program administration including data tracking memos reports etc.
Other duties as assigned
Key Deliverables/Outcomes
GOA U.S. Network and Fund goals are met or exceeded each year.
GOA U.S. Program engagement plan is created for the upcoming year and approved at the beginning of each calendar year as a part of the overarching GOA and Obama Foundation strategy.
GOA hosts a regular cadence of virtual and inperson events to support members of the U.S. Network.
GOA reports on the measurable impact of the U.S. Program.
Required Qualifications
Able to build maintain and foster trusting relationships with a wide range of people and organizations.
Able to manage a high volume of work efficiently; highly organized and able to balance competing demands and priorities.
Creative problem solver who takes initiative to develop the best possible solutions in a timely manner.
Experience in community building and management of online forums/networks for communitybased organizations.
Exceptional project management skills.
Excellent research writing and editing skills.
Experience with Salesforce and GSuite.
Strong passion for women and girls issues.
The salary range for this role is between $$59755 and $$74670.
This is a hybrid role based at our Chicago office in Hyde Park. #LIHybrid #LISF1
Foundation Values
The Foundation Values are Courage Empathy Integrity Accountability Community Inclusivity Pragmatism Resilience Imagination and Hope.
Dont check off every box in the requirements listed above Please apply anyway! Studies have shown that marginalized communities such as women LGBTQ and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. The Obama Foundation is dedicated to building an inclusive diverse equitable and accessible workplace that fosters a sense of belonging so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to still consider submitting an application. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings!
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Foundation is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The Foundation does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex gender identity religion sexual orientation age disability parental status veteran status or any other protected status under applicable laws. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. If you are a qualified candidate with a disability please email us at if you require a reasonable accommodation to complete this application.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
