Program Manager, SBC

The Spina Bifida Coalition, Inc. seeks a Program Manager who has a passion for helping others with a comprehensive understanding of child-onset chronic health conditions and/or developmental disabilities.  The Program Manager will develop and implement programs related to all of the organization’s pillars (advocacy, connection, education, and support) to empower people living with spina bifida to achieve their maximum potential in Greater Cincinnati, Northeastern Ohio, and West Virginia. This position is part-time (hourly) and although flexible, will include weekend and evening commitments.

Job Qualifications

Candidates must demonstrate excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication, be self-directed, flexible, a team player, compassionate, understand the importance of confidentiality, and exhibit strong problem-solving skills. In addition, a High School diploma and either an Associate’s Degree or relevant vocational experience in human or customer services field is required.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, promote, and oversee in person and virtual events, both social and educational in collaboration with other SBC staff. Duties to include, but not limited to:
Establish event budget and document expenses.

• Investigate and secure venues.
• Engage presenters and/or entertainment.
• Seek and direct volunteers.
• Obtain decorations and/or necessary materials.
• Organizing food, serving supplies, and tableware required.
• Design and distribute promotional materials using Canva graphics application.
• Utilize Bloomerang and Qgiv software for registration and online communications, track registration, and create social media posts related to events.
• Coordinate set up and tear down of events.
• Act as host and staff representative at SBC events, whether in person or virtual.
• Solicit donations as appropriate, such as food items or services.
• Be responsible for photo documentation of events.
• Prepare monthly newsletter for distribution using Bloomerang software.

Job Competencies

Working knowledge of regional and national resources that support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and chronic health conditions

Strong computer skills and confidence using Microsoft programs, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, as well as a basic understanding of accounting spreadsheets (Quickbooks) and mail merge functions.  Knowledge of Bloomerang and Qgiv software.

Ability to work remotely; must have access to high-speed internet to conduct online meetings, and a computer and printer to work independently from home

Fluency with Zoom software for both meetings and virtual presentations

 Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must have access to reliable transportation to transport materials and supplies to and from events and may occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.