Advocacy Institute Program Manager

Philadelphia, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 6 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

PHMC serves as both a direct service provider to individuals families and communities across the region and as an intermediary agent managing large-scale contracts government and philanthropic partnerships and multidisciplinary initiatives that require operational sophistication strategic leadership and deep mission alignment.

The Program Manager provides operational leadership staff supervision and cross-program coordination to ensure high-quality youth-centered and equity-driven programming for young people ages 1318.

Grounded in Empowerment Theory Positive Youth Development healing-centered and trauma-informed practices restorative approaches and public health strategies for violence prevention this role serves as the day-to-day operational lead for Ai PPA. It works closely with the Advocacy Institute Assistant Director to support program planning implementation and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

Program Operations Evaluation and Reporting

Serve as the day-to-day operational lead for Ai Philly Peace Ambassadors programming ensuring timely high-quality and youth-centered implementation.
Lead cohort- and project-level evaluation activities to assess program outcomes participant experiences and program quality primarily serving as the primary contact for PHMC Research & Evaluation Group.
Lead funder reporting requirements for CATCH My Breath Ai Philly Peace Ambassadors and related initiatives ensuring accuracy compliance and alignment with grant deliverables.
Support the AI Assistant Director in program planning implementation and continuous improvement escalating challenges and recommendations as they arrive.
Operationalize the development and maintenance of departmental standard operating procedures to strengthen operational consistency and accountability.

Staff Leadership Supervision and Onboarding

Supervise the assigned Ai Philly Peace Ambassadors team members and provide ongoing coaching feedback and professional development support.
Assists with program recruitment and hiring of new staff.
Drive and manage the implementation of the Advocacy Institutes onboarding plan for new program staff.
Support the scheduling planning and facilitation of the Ai Philly team meetings including developing agendas and supporting follow-up on action items.
Foster a collaborative supportive and trauma-informed team culture centered on youth well-being and staff sustainability.
Assists with writing of funding proposals work statements and program reports of activities and outcomes.
Assists with publicizing the program and program outcomes including abstracts posters and presentations.

Direct Service and Cross-Program Collaboration

Support the Ai team in developing and coordinating wraparound service operations to support Ai Philly Peace Ambassadors participants.
Oversee partner engagement to ensure services are responsive to the needs of young people experiencing barriers such as housing instability food insecurity and other structural challenges.
Support alignment between wraparound services and core program goals outcomes and participant supports.
Manage and strengthen cross-program collaboration across Advocacy Institute initiatives including supporting legislative advocacy and youth-led PSE Projects.
Advance operational readiness for new and expanding initiatives including staffing coordination timelines and implementation supports.

Skills:

Demonstrated ability to supervise and coach program staff including supporting professional development accountability and team culture.
Deep understanding of trauma-informed healing-centered and youth-centered approaches to program delivery.
Strong partnership-building and relationship management skills with schools community organizations and external service providers.
Strong organizational and project management skills including data management documentation and operational follow-through.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate across multiple programs and initiatives in a mission-driven equity-focused organization.
Strong facilitation and youth engagement skills.

Experience:

Four years of youth programming and/or prevention program facilitation experience.
One year of staff or program supervision.
Demonstrated increase in responsibilities.
Professional training in trauma counseling art therapy social work or related human services fields preferred.

Education Requirement: Bachelors degree in social work public health human services or a related field.

PHMC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.

Required Experience:

Manager