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Form of workWho is Taco Bell?
Taco Bell was born and raised in California and has been around since 1962. We went from selling everyone's favorite Crunchy Tacos on the West Coast to a global brand with 8,200+ restaurants, 350 franchise organizations, that serve 42+ million fans each week around the globe. We're not only the largest Mexican-inspired quick service brand (QSR) in the world, we're also part of the biggest restaurant group in the world: Yum! Brands.
Much of our fan love and authentic connection with our communities are rooted in being rebels with a cause. From ensuring we use high quality, sustainable ingredients to elevating restaurant technology in ways that hasn't been done before... we will continue to be inclusive, bold, challenge the status quo and push industryboundaries.
We're a company that celebrates and advocates for different, has bold self-expression, strives for a better future, and brings the fun while we're at it. We fuel our culture with real people who bring unique experiences. We inspire and enable our teams and the world to Live Mas.
At Taco Bell, we're Cultural Rebels. Want to join in on the passion-fueled fun? Learn more about the career below.
About the Taco Bell Foundation:
The Taco Bell Foundation breaks down barriers to educate and inspire the next generation of America's leaders. We invest in America's youth, ages 16-26, and help them pursue their educational goals and career aspirations - no matter what their unique passion. We do this through our Community Grants program, strategic partnerships, and our signature programs - Live Mas Scholarship and Ambition Accelerator. Since 1992, the Foundation has reached more than 5 million young people across the country and has awarded more than $155 million in grants and scholarships, focused on education, mentorship, and career readiness.
About the Job:
The Taco Bell Foundation Associate Manager of Programs oversees the coordination and administration of all aspects of our signature educational programming including concepting, planning, staffing, leading, and directing program activities. This role is responsible for executing the Live Mas Scholarship and Ambition Accelerator programs. This position requires a collaborative individual with strong organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal, who is passionate about affecting positive change, and taking on challenging opportunities.
Position is Full-Time; Some travel required.
The Day-to-Day:
The Associate Manager of Programs performs a wide range of duties including some or all the following:
Develop High-Impact Programming
- Concepting & creating impactful programming based on current Foundation needs and efforts in the higher-education, scholarship, social entrepreneurship and mentorship space.
- Oversee overall program delivery for the Live Mas Scholarship and Ambition Accelerator, along with associated activities.
- Create and implement strategies and long-term goals to achieve the successful outcome of the programs.
- Develop a long-term strategy for the Foundation's programming to increase the impact of the Live Mas Scholarship and Ambition Accelerator and to position the Taco Bell Foundation as a thought leader in post-secondary education.
- Develop and manage an annual budget and operating plan to support the programs.
- Support the Foundation's Impact Research Analyst on creating a program evaluation framework to assess the strengths of the programs, to identify areas for improvement, and share the story of our impact.
- Draw upon personal/professional network of individuals and organizations; and knowledge of trends, industries, etc. to add value to programs and facilitate partnerships.
Other
- Manage direct reports on the team.
- In consultation with leadership, recruit, interview and select well-qualified program staff, consultants and/or agencies as needed to execute programming.
- Ability to understand, engage and advise young people ages 16 - 24
- Engage volunteers for appropriate program activities as needed.
Is This You?
Attributes
- Exceptional analytical skills and capacity for critical thinking, organization skills, project planning, working to meet specific timelines and deliverables and regularly communicate progress against goals.
- Able to work with minimal supervision, strong attention to detail and ability to effectively multitask.
- Strong project management, presentation, and interpersonal/influencing skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with a strong ability to flex style based on situation.
- Growing curiosity and understanding of key trends and best practices in youth, philanthropy programming, higher education
- Able to take lead in executing program components
- Able to create, manage and track project plans, timelines, budgets and deliverables
- Present own experience and POV and make clear recommendations
- Assess project needs and frame the project brief clearly
- Simultaneously help drive pace and quality on project for team
- Build positive relationship with Foundation team members cross-functionally as thought partners
- Contribute to stewarding Foundation team culture
Required Skills
- Excellent time management and organization abilities
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong technical and analytical skills, with excellent attention to detail
- Strong presentation and public speaking skills.
- Team player with a can-do attitude who can accomplish tasks with minimal supervision.
- Proficiency with software platforms such as Microsoft Office, Google Suite
Required Experience
- BA or BS degree with advanced degree preferred (MBA, Masters in Education, Non-Profit Management, Strategy, etc.)
- 4-6 years of experience developing education-focused or youth-focused programming for philanthropies, non-profits, schools, or other educational institutions
- Experience managing direct reports/team.
Work-Hard, Play-Hard:
- Hybrid work schedule and year-round flex day Friday
- Onsite childcare through Bright Horizons
- Onsite dining center and game room (yes, there is a Taco Bell inside the building)
- Onsite dry cleaning, laundry services, carwash,
- Onsite gym with fitness classes and personal trainer sessions
- Up to 4 weeks of vacation per year plus holidays and time off for volunteering
- Tuition reimbursement and education benefits
- Generous parental leave for all new parents and adoption assistance program
- 401(k) with a 6% matching contribution fromYum! Brands with immediate vesting
- Comprehensive medical & dental including prescription drug benefits and 100% preventive care
- Discounts, free food, swag and... honestly, too many good benefits to name
Salary Range: $103,500 to $117,600 annually + bonus eligibility + benefits
The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.
At Taco Bell, we Live Mas and invite you to do the same. Take a seat at our table. Bring your voice. Bring you, just as you are, a Cultural Rebel. We want you to be your best self!
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