What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Improvement Manager (Volunteer) position at Passion for Life, Inc.?
Company Description
Passion for Life (P4L), a 501c nonprofit
The mission of Passion for Life is to help high school students identify their passion and help them create a plan to turn them into rewarding careers.
Our organization is growing; it has caused our organization to be proactive and think differently, resulting in developing systems and processes to help impact more youth in metro Atlanta.
Job Description
Position Overview: As a growing non-profit organization, we’re dedicated to improving our policies, procedures, and practices while maintaining a supportive, family-oriented work environment. We’re looking for a candidate who is:
Passionate and self-motivated, bringing their unique skill set and ideas to the table.
Confident and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with ambiguity.
Capable of taking on multiple responsibilities with ease.
A solution focused impact player that can solve challenges individually and as a team.
If you’re looking for an opportunity that fosters the growth and development of all team members and promotes a Passion for life, apply for this position today!
This is a volunteer (unpaid), part-time role with 5-6 hours per week of commitment. This role has many internal reward.
What you gain:
- Gain valuable experience in nonprofit development
- Make a meaningful impact on the lives of underserved communities
- Let your creativity shine, sky's the limit!
- Increase your networking opportunities
- Collaborate with a knowledgeable Team
- Boost your untapped potential and master new skills
- Upgrade your resume
- Work in a flexible schedule that fits your life
- Outshine other applicants for higher positions and promotions
- Add new accomplishments to your annual goals
Key Responsibilities:
- Assessment: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze current processes, workflows, and operational challenges, specifically within career coaching and immersive experience programs.
- Identify process bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement through data analysis, stakeholder feedback, and regular process reviews.
- Collaborate with the leadership team to allocate appropriate resources, budget, and support for process improvement initiatives.
- Development: Develop and implement comprehensive process improvement strategies that align with the organization's mission and goals.
- Lead process improvement initiatives from conception to execution, including designing new workflows, creating processes and documentation, and implementing changes and automation.
- Assist with fostering a culture of continuous improvement by promoting awareness, knowledge sharing, and employee engagement in process enhancement efforts.
- Implementation: Conduct training sessions and workshops to educate team members about new processes, tools, and methodologies.
- Measurement: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the success and impact of process enhancements.
- Monitor and track the progress of process improvement projects, ensuring timely execution and delivering measurable outcomes.
- Collaborate with Research & Evaluation Team regarding data insights to inform process improvement planning and assessment.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
- Proven experience (1-2years) in process improvement, business analysis, or operational excellence roles.
- Strong familiarity with process improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, etc.
- Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make data-driven recommendations.
- Excellent project management skills, including the ability to lead and oversee cross-functional teams.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and present complex ideas concisely.
- Passion for empowering and uplifting underserved youth, aligning with the organization's mission.
- Proficiency in process mapping, data visualization, and relevant software tools.
- Experience in the nonprofit sector or working with youth development programs is a plus.
To Apply: If you are excited about the prospect of transforming the lives of youth through process improvement initiatives and contributing to a visionary organization, please submit your resume.
Additional Information
Estimated time commitment: 5-6 hours/ week depending on needs, including
Monthly meetings
Weekly conference calls
Busiest period: work is consistent throughout the school year
Term limit: 3 Months (Can be extendable or volunteer for a specific project with less time commitment on mutual agreement)
Note - Unpaid Internship/Volunteer position