On-Call Program Manager
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10 hours ago
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Job Summary
The hiring rate for this position is $75.00 per hour.
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POSITION SUMMARY
The On Call Program Manager provides targeted short-term support for CIA programs and initiatives. Working closely with the CIA Conferences team this position assists with program planning meeting execution and related deliverables that ensure high-quality outcomes for in-person and virtual events. The role is designed to provide flexible support on an as-needed basis during periods of increased workload or time-sensitive program requirements.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist with the coordination of program content including culinary and/or educational sessions.
- Support development of agendas talking points and resource materials.
- Provide project management support for program deliverables ensuring deadlines are met.
- Conduct research and provide insights on relevant industry issues to inform programming.
- Draft and review program communications reports and updates as requested.
- Collaborate with the CIA team on meeting design and logistics.
- Confirm details with presenters and participants including AV timing and materials.
- Prepare meeting handouts bios and supporting documents.
- Act as meeting host or facilitator including capturing notes and ensuring follow-up.
- Support integration of demonstrations tastings or activations with the operations team.
- Provide administrative and facilitation support for working groups or volunteer leadership including scheduling note-taking and tracking next steps.
- Assist with onboarding or orientation for new participants if required.
- Contribute to engagement tools such as newsletters member communications or resource libraries when assigned.
- Incorporate sponsor or partner deliverables into programming and meeting planning.
- Provide suggestions or contacts for potential new partners or sponsors
- Any and all other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- Bachelors degree in nutrition environmental science public health communications or similar field or equivalent combination of education and experience in K-12 consulting.
Experience:
- Minimum of one (1) year of work experience with companies or organizations advancing healthy and sustainable food in K-12 or similar environments through education research culinary innovation and/or community engagement.
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Excellent written verbal communication and presentation skills required. Must have demonstrated ability in organizational time management problem solving and interpersonal skills.
- Strong computer experience and MS Office suite products i.e. Word Excel PowerPoint. Strong analytical and conceptual skills.
- Must display a high level of energy and self-motivation.
- Collegial and positive in outlook and approach.
- Success oriented and goal directed.
- Ability to handle confidential issues with a high level of discretion.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong commitment to service.
- Detail oriented and thorough.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Able to travel periodically to other CIA locations due to business needs.
- Must be available to work nights and weekends as required due to business needs.
- Regular work requires a great deal of sitting and standing for extended periods.
- Regular work requires the use of a computer sometimes in excess of eight (8) hours per day.
- Must be available to meet the approved travel specifications for the annual in-person meeting and follow the availability/expectations outlined by the Strategic Partnerships team.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- Program Management
- Management Experience
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Project Management
- Microsoft Project
- Budgeting
- DoD Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Contracts
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