ABOUT PUBLIC ALLIES

Public Allies is a 30-yr-old national social justice and racial equity nonprofit committed to cultivating equity-focused leaders. Our mission is to create a just and equitable society and the diverse leadership to sustain it. We change the face and practice of leadership in communities across the country by demonstrating its conviction that everyone can lead, and that lasting social change results when citizens of all backgrounds step up, take responsibility, and work together. Public Allies' primary program model matches full-time apprentices with coaching, training, and leadership development across 10 states.

Public Allies presence in Pittsburgh has a deep history spanning almost 20 years, with a legacy of hundreds of alumni leaders and a robust network of partners.

JOB SUMMARY

In a collaborative, team focused environment, the Program Director is primarily responsible for recruiting young adult leaders from diverse backgrounds to participate in our program; engaging local community organizations and government agencies in Pittsburgh to partner with Public Allies; developing and implementing rigorous leadership development programs; and managing the Program Team. In addition to these responsibilities, the Program Director sets program vision and works toward overarching goals in collaboration with the Program Managers.

This position is in-person and will work in the Pittsburgh, PA area.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS & KEY OUTCOMES

• Manage 3 Program Managers. Provide support and leadership for the Ally program; ensure smooth execution of the Public Ally Program Year.
• Support the Pittsburgh programming team to ensure smooth execution of the Public Ally Program Year.
• Assist in partnership recruitment and engagement with the goal of creating a robust Public Allies Pittsburgh Partner Network that will build stronger relationships between stakeholders.
• Manage and support partnerships between PA and partner organizations balancing the needs of the partners and the development of the Ally. These efforts should ensure that no less than 50% of our partners return to PA each year.
• Develop and implement strategies to effectively identify and engage a diversity of young people, community partners, and stakeholders in our program. These strategies should increase connections and strengthen relationships between staff, current Allies, alumni, and other stakeholders.
• Support the development and implementation of Ally Training and Learning programs, retreats, and service days.
• Complete administrative duties related to all aspects of our program, including maintaining accurate paperwork/record keeping for Ally team, regular AmeriCorps reporting and compliance, and ensuring Allies and community partners submit required paperwork and complete required data entries in a timely manner.
• With an emphasis on our talent and leadership in our local communities, recruit Ally candidates from diverse backgrounds. This also includes outreach, evaluation of candidates, and service placements.
• Develop and deepen relationships with partner organizations to host Allies, support Ally Team Service Projects, and work with Public Allies in strategic initiatives
• Develop and implement strategies to effectively engage Public Allies Pittsburgh Alumni through community building and continued professional development opportunities.
• Create and support program innovations that improve quality, increase impact, decrease costs and encourage growth
• Coordinate Public Allies Pittsburgh program events and retreats.
• Other program related duties as assigned

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & COMPETENCIES

• Commitment to Public Allies Mission, Vision and Core Values and the power of young people to transform communities.
• Bachelor’s Degree or comparative life experience
• Adept cultural competence and experience working with diverse stakeholders and constituents.
• Demonstrated commitment to and practice of social and racial justice.
• Strong commitment to building a just and equitable Pittsburgh utilizing an asset-based approach
• Have a passion for leadership development and a desire to develop strong partnerships that create a high quality apprenticeship experience for our AmeriCorps members.
• Good sense of self and strong personal presence.
• Experience building partnerships and in community outreach
• Experience establishing, developing, cultivating, and stewarding strong relationships with community and nonprofit leaders, decision makers, etc.
• Established network within the Pittsburgh nonprofit community, with demonstrable success in cultivating and maintaining relationships and partnerships.
• A disciplined approach to setting and achieving goals, and a drive to continuously improve.
• Attention to detail, strong time management and project management skills
• Self starter, self motivated, and ability to work independently
• Commitment to Public Allies Mission, Vision and Core Values and the power of young people to transform communities
• Commitment to and demonstrated capacity to act from Public Allies’ core values.
• Strong preference for and experience in collaborative work environments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to personal excellence
• Ability to be adaptive and comfortable with change in a dynamic work environment
• Experience and openness to working with people from diverse backgrounds
• Sense of humor
• Positive attitude
• Creativity in solving problems

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position is predominantly sedentary requiring the ability to sit, bend, stand and walk. It may require occasional stooping, reaching, stair-climbing and repetitive motions of the hands and wrist related to writing and typing at an electronic keyboard. It rarely requires kneeling, pushing/pulling, and repetitive motions of the feet.

Physical demands of the position necessitate hearing, talking, handling, and grasping regularly. Specific vision conditions include close vision reading. It requires the ability to operate a computer, telephone, fax, copy machine and adding machine or calculator.

The position is generally performed in an office environment. The noise level is generally low to quiet. The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations, however, will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform said essential functions.

PAY EQUITY AND TRANSPARENCY

Public Allies is committed to eradicating the pervasive and systemic racial, gender, and socioeconomic barriers to meaningful and sustaining employment that perpetuate inequality and limit opportunity. We believe pay equity and transparency in the hiring process are the first steps.

The annual salary for this role is $69,000.00. We appreciate the time and energy it takes candidates to engage in a job search and the hiring process, and to reinforce this commitment, we will be open about pay ranges and opportunities early on, keeping true to our internal equity standards so we can ensure fairness with every person.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references.