Program Manager - Sacramento, CA

California Workforce Association is a non-profit membership organization that supports public policy strategies and builds local capacity to address critical workforce issues throughout California.

The California Workforce Association is seeking a talented Program Manager. This program manager will be responsible for the day to day operations and development of the Association’s capacity building efforts. Additionally, this position will act as the Association’s primary staff on communication strategies. This position reports directly to the Executive Director and will liaise with prominent members and non-members.

Day to day duties:

• Develop training opportunities with partner organizations and trainers
• Event planning and site management, including set-up, logistics and registration
• Develop and execute contracts
• Staffing Committees of the Board, including the development of agenda, minutes and calendars
• Support conference programming and development, lead on sponsorship and exhibitor obtainment
• Membership development
• Management of all social media
• Support event registration process
• Support initiatives funded through foundations, state government and other sources
• Conduct research to support all work

Requirements, Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree or a minimum of 5 years’ experience in project management/analyst positions. Experience with non-profits and grant funded organizations a plus;
• Sound judgment and discretion; poise; punctuality; and reliability
• Excellent interpersonal skills with all levels of the organization and external communities
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written). Ability to prepare meeting minutes and document outcomes / action steps of key meetings;
• Ability to work independently and anticipate the needs of management based on commitments, calendar and workload;
• Strong administrative and organization skills with attention to detail; ability to organize and balance workload under deadlines and multiple commitments;
• Strong computer skills, particularly with e-mail, word processing, spreadsheets and social media;
• Ability to travel as necessary to Association’s conferences and Board Meetings as needed (travel may be up to 35% of time);
• Ability to work in an entrepreneurial environment

Salary: $55,000.00 /year

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