National Association of Counties

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Senior Program Manager for Resilient Economies and Communities

Dec. 1, 2022
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    Senior Program Manager for Resilient Economies and Communities

    The National Association of Counties (NACo) announces an opening for a Senior Program Manager for Resilient Economies & Communities to join our Counties Futures Lab. The Senior Program Manager for the Resilient Economies and Communities portfolio, sits in the Programs and Practices division and manages a portfolio of projects that aim to promote and foster county-level innovations related to economic and environmental resiliency. The position is dependent on the availability of project-based outside funding.

    Position Responsibilities and Activities

    • Actively promote NACo initiatives for Resilient Economies and Communities in written materials, conference calls and national webinars, small group convenings and national events.
    • Manage the timely delivery, day-to-day quality, completion and documentation of deliverables for project activities related to resilience, including disaster mitigation, land-use and resiliency planning, emergency response and recovery, emerging new energy technologies and industries relevant to county needs and interests.
    • Manage the timely delivery, day-to-day quality, completion and documentation of deliverables for project activities related to economic transition and diversification in coal-reliant communities, including managing project partners, coordinating national community of practice of stakeholders, supporting peer learning for local leaders, facilitating coaching for under-resourced communities and developing storytelling materials for a national audience.
    • Advise NACo partners on county roles and authorities in, perspectives on and opportunities for community planning and the natural and built environment.
    • NACo liaison to multiple networks of county leaders focused on resiliency topics, including disaster resiliency planning, emergency response, and improving relationships to the federal grantmaking process with a focus on conservation and disaster mitigation projects.
    • Support NACo Presidentially appointed committee/board leadership in designing and executing a resiliency-focused learning agenda for key NACo networks.
    • Research best practices and develop educational resources such as webinars, workshops, case studies, toolkits and issue briefs.
    • Develop, forecast, monitor and ensure adherence to program budgets; work well across departments to ensure timely completion of financial and narrative reports to program funders.
    • Maintain productive ongoing relationships with NACo members, foundation and corporate funders, federal partners and other NACo departments.
    • Identify funding opportunities and lead proposal development for future projects.
    • Supervise up to two (2) program or research intern(s).
    • Some travel is required, estimated at four to six trips per year.

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

    • Minimum 6 years of program or project management experience in public policy, government or foundation sector. Experience working with or for local government a plus.
    • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or equivalent professional experience preferred.
    • Strong understanding of and/or experience in key areas of community resilience, including disaster mitigation and/or recovery, community sustainability, economic development, creative placemaking, urban/regional planning; federal grants management experience a plus.
    • Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state and local governments and relevant organizations.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including in public speaking and in conducting formal meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
    • Ability to manage multiple projects without compromising quality or timely delivery. Strong project management experience preferred.
    • Brings collaboration, innovative ideas and creativity to the position and work products; works well under pressure and as part of a team and with external partners. 
    • Ability to work well in a political environment while maintaining non-partisan perspective.
    • Ability to work well with external partners, including communities and stakeholders from ideologically, racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically diverse backgrounds.

    Application Process

    Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume and salary requirements to resumes@naco.org.

    Employees of NACo enjoy a fun and challenging environment with a wide range of competitive benefits. Benefits include comprehensive medical, vision and dental insurance; generous paid leave and federal holidays, transportation subsidy, tuition assistance, group life insurance, 401(k) match, pension plans, pet insurance, credit union membership, short/long term disability coverage including applicable parental leave and Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

    NACo is an equal opportunity employer. Our jobs are open to all applications regardless of race, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, disability, military status, or ay other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.

    The National Association of Counties (NACo) announces an opening for a Senior Program Manager for Resilient Economies & Communities to join our Counties Futures Lab. The Senior Program Manager for the Resilient Economies and Communities portfolio, sits in the Programs and Practices division and manages a portfolio of projects that aim to promote and foster county-level innovations related to economic and environmental resiliency. The position is dependent on the availability of project-based outside funding.
    2022-12-01
    Job post
    2022-12-01
Organization: 
National Association of Counties
Job Location: 
660 N. Capitol St. NW, Ste. 400, Washington, DC 20001

The National Association of Counties (NACo) announces an opening for a Senior Program Manager for Resilient Economies & Communities to join our Counties Futures Lab. The Senior Program Manager for the Resilient Economies and Communities portfolio, sits in the Programs and Practices division and manages a portfolio of projects that aim to promote and foster county-level innovations related to economic and environmental resiliency. The position is dependent on the availability of project-based outside funding.

Position Responsibilities and Activities

  • Actively promote NACo initiatives for Resilient Economies and Communities in written materials, conference calls and national webinars, small group convenings and national events.
  • Manage the timely delivery, day-to-day quality, completion and documentation of deliverables for project activities related to resilience, including disaster mitigation, land-use and resiliency planning, emergency response and recovery, emerging new energy technologies and industries relevant to county needs and interests.
  • Manage the timely delivery, day-to-day quality, completion and documentation of deliverables for project activities related to economic transition and diversification in coal-reliant communities, including managing project partners, coordinating national community of practice of stakeholders, supporting peer learning for local leaders, facilitating coaching for under-resourced communities and developing storytelling materials for a national audience.
  • Advise NACo partners on county roles and authorities in, perspectives on and opportunities for community planning and the natural and built environment.
  • NACo liaison to multiple networks of county leaders focused on resiliency topics, including disaster resiliency planning, emergency response, and improving relationships to the federal grantmaking process with a focus on conservation and disaster mitigation projects.
  • Support NACo Presidentially appointed committee/board leadership in designing and executing a resiliency-focused learning agenda for key NACo networks.
  • Research best practices and develop educational resources such as webinars, workshops, case studies, toolkits and issue briefs.
  • Develop, forecast, monitor and ensure adherence to program budgets; work well across departments to ensure timely completion of financial and narrative reports to program funders.
  • Maintain productive ongoing relationships with NACo members, foundation and corporate funders, federal partners and other NACo departments.
  • Identify funding opportunities and lead proposal development for future projects.
  • Supervise up to two (2) program or research intern(s).
  • Some travel is required, estimated at four to six trips per year.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Minimum 6 years of program or project management experience in public policy, government or foundation sector. Experience working with or for local government a plus.
  • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or equivalent professional experience preferred.
  • Strong understanding of and/or experience in key areas of community resilience, including disaster mitigation and/or recovery, community sustainability, economic development, creative placemaking, urban/regional planning; federal grants management experience a plus.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state and local governments and relevant organizations.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including in public speaking and in conducting formal meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects without compromising quality or timely delivery. Strong project management experience preferred.
  • Brings collaboration, innovative ideas and creativity to the position and work products; works well under pressure and as part of a team and with external partners. 
  • Ability to work well in a political environment while maintaining non-partisan perspective.
  • Ability to work well with external partners, including communities and stakeholders from ideologically, racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically diverse backgrounds.

Application Process

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume and salary requirements to resumes@naco.org.

Employees of NACo enjoy a fun and challenging environment with a wide range of competitive benefits. Benefits include comprehensive medical, vision and dental insurance; generous paid leave and federal holidays, transportation subsidy, tuition assistance, group life insurance, 401(k) match, pension plans, pet insurance, credit union membership, short/long term disability coverage including applicable parental leave and Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

NACo is an equal opportunity employer. Our jobs are open to all applications regardless of race, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, disability, military status, or ay other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.