Program Manager- Climate Resilience and Disaster Preparedness

This is a grant-funded position. The Program Manager is responsible for leading the planning, implementation, and evaluation of CORE???s climate resilience and disaster preparedness programming. The Program Manager will work with CORE senior management to refine the strategy and implement grant objectives. The Program Manager will develop and monitor program budget, supervise staff and CERC (CA Emergency Response Corp/Americorp) Fellows and deliver program reports to CORE senior management, funders, and other entities.

Resposnibilities:

Manage multiple grant programs and collaborate with various organizational departments and community based partners

Manage program fiscal budgets in conjunction with leadership and ensure financial compliance

Maintain compliance with grant guidelines, local, state, and federal laws, and organizational policies

Identify growth opportunities and create strategic plans to achieve program objectives

Foster collaborative relationships with internal staff and external agencies

Collect, organize, and evaluate data for program performance assessment

Implement and evaluate data collection, management, and quality control procedures

Analyze data trends and present findings and recommendations to senior leadership

Assist in identification, research, and development of grant opportunities to expand departmental portfolio

Represent the organization at selected community events

Be prepared to deploy as needed to assist with emergency operations across California, contributing to on-the-ground efforts in disaster response and recovery.

Other duties as assigned

Scope and Travel:

Reports to CA Climate Resilience Area Manager

Supports the oversight of department staff and AmeriCorps Fellows

Will need to drive locally and throughout LA County

May need to travel to support emergency operations in the U.S., per the discretion of California Program???s senior leadership

Will travel across the State of California to meet with sub-grantees, current and potential partners, and funders

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in emergency management, public administration, or a related field (graduate level studies or degree preferred)

Knowledge of disaster and climate hazard risks specific to the state of California

Relevant certifications such as CPR, CERT (Community Emergency Response Team), (CEM) Certified Emergency Manager or (PMP) Project Management Professional (PMP) are preferred

Minimum 3-4 years in the field of environmental sciences, climate action/resilience, sustainability or community outreach and climate engagement/programs

Minimum 2 years managing programs with direct supervisory experience

Proficiency in a second ???threshold??? language such as Spanish, Chinese (Mandarin and/or Cantonese) or Tagalog to communicate effectively with diverse communities across California

Experience:

Minimum of 3 years' experience in program management within the nonprofit or public sector.

Proven experience in strategic planning and budget design and management.

Familiarity with grant management and compliance with local, state, and federal funding regulations.

Excellent collaboration skills, with experience in building and maintaining relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

Strong data management and analysis skills.

Strong communication and public speaking skills

Knowledge of LA County/City public and or California-basedCommunity Based Organizations, including Emergency Management Departments, Public Works, Conservation and Parkland Districts

Skills and Competencies:

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Strong project management, leadership, and organizational skills

High level skills in MS Excel isa must

Proficient in other MS Office suite programs

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Knowledge in Esri GiS Suite a plus

Work proactively with little supervision

Flexible and adaptive to a frequently changing environment

Close attention to detail and a high level of accuracy

Bilingual in English and another language is a plus

In accordance with CA law, the expected pay range for this CA position is posted with this position. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Additional Information

Clear pre-employment background check requirements, including local, state, and national criminal records checks, sex offender registries, employment, education verifications and child abuse registry check (if required by state regulations) are required post job offer and prior to employment.

Safeguarding

CORE is committed to keeping children and vulnerable individuals safe and has a Zero Tolerance policy for sexual exploitation and abuse. Every CORE employee, consultant and volunteer is bound by CORE???s Code of Conduct and Safeguarding Policy. By applying for this position, an applicant confirms that they have not previously violated an employer???s safeguarding, sexual misconduct, (child) sexual exploitation and abuse, or human trafficking policy.

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