TITLE: Program Outreach Manager

REPORTS TO: Senior Manager of Partnerships 

LOCATION: Hybrid in Washington, DC

POSITION SUMMARY

The Program Outreach Manager is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to address a full range of activities to include strategic recruitment and outreach to find the best talent for CHCI programs. The Program Outreach Manager will report to the Senior Manager of Partnerships.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

External Facing Recruitment (70% of Responsibilities):

Develop, implement, and manage recruitment and outreach for the organization’s high school, college, and postgraduate programs.
Establish recruitment strategies from a variety of data sources.
Create and own CHCI program-specific recruitment materials.
Design and lead alumni engagement efforts so they engage in our regional and national recruitment activities.
Establish short and long-term goals, objectives, and priorities to support and assess the effectiveness of recruitment strategies.
Partner with CHCI program managers to determine appropriate talent sourcing strategies for specific requirements based on sponsor agreements.
In collaboration with the Partnerships Senior Manager, establish long-term partnerships with key organizations and educational institutions. Connect and build relationships with candidates, referral channels and within groups, clubs, and professional associations.
Brand CHCI as a renowned leadership and professional development organization through a strong social media presence and by representing CHCI at recruitment events with key organizations and educational institutions.
In collaboration with the Communications team, leverage technology and social media platforms to maximize reach, the use of recruitment channels, and storytelling. Effectively promote our programs, capture candidates' interests, and keep the different program audiences engaged.
Prepare staff and alumni to represent CHCI at events and conferences with key organizations and educational institutions.
Travel up to 25% required. 

Application and Selection Support (25% of Responsibilities):

Lead implementation of yearly application updates and participate in the application review process 
Manage inquiries about applications from all programs. 
Track application numbers across programs.

Program Team Support (5% of Responsibilities):

Other duties as needed to support the full department

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

Experienced project manager
Self-starter that works well independently in a fast-paced environment 
Innovative, creative, and keen attention to detail
Proven ability to establish professional relationships and build rapport with stakeholders. 
Innovative, creative, and keen attention to detail
Excellent written and oral communication skills (effective presentation skills)
Experience using social media platforms and technology to engage young professionals. 
Proven ability to meet aggressive deadlines. 
Commitment to the mission of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute 

Preferred:

Experience recruiting in any capacity.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Experience with Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, and Salesforce (or another CRM)
Knowledge of Spanish – (for community-building and communication with participants)

BENEFITS

CHCI offers an array of competitive benefits to its employees:

Flexibility for Telework
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Basic Life Insurance Coverage
Life Insurance Coverage for Dependents
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Account
WMATA SmarTrip Benefit/Parking Subsidy
401k Retirement Plan
Paid federal holidays.
Paid Time Off - Vacation and Sick Leave
Pet Insurance Option
An organization-wide winter break between 12/25 and 1/1

About the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI)

The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, non-partisan organization founded in 1978, dedicated to developing the next generation of Latino leaders in the United States. CHCI provides leadership, public service, and policy experiences in the nation’s capital to outstanding Latino students and young professionals from throughout the nation. CHCI manages a network of over 4,400 highly accomplished alumni, providing a pipeline of Latino talent to corporations, government, and nonprofits, to ensure the interests of the Latino community are represented across all sectors of society. CHCI also convenes a variety of thought leaders that include Members of Congress, other public officials, corporate executives, advocates, and thought leaders to discuss issues facing the Latino community and our nation and identify solutions that can be implemented in policy and practice.

CHCI is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, belief or spirituality, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, matriculation, genetic information, protected veteran status, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, personal appearance, political affiliation, credit information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.