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SalaryAs a thought-leader and best-in-class provider in education, wellness, youth development, and community-building, The YMCA of Metro Atlanta is one of the oldest and most essential non-profits serving in Atlanta. Today, we’re looking for you to join us as we carry out our mission to positively impact lives and communities across the state.
At the Y, we’re an association of like-minded people (staff, volunteers, and members), on the forefront of a movement to ensure that everyone - especially children - experience an equal opportunity to reach their full potential. In the course of a year, we provide more than 3,000 children, ages 6 weeks through Pre-K with high-quality literacy and STEAM-infused learning; give 58,000 youth and teens access to sports, aquatics, day and resident camps, teen leadership development programs, and employment opportunities; provide over 200,000 members with programs, services, and facilities to enjoy connection and maintain wellness regardless of age; and engage over 25,000 volunteers and donors from across Atlanta to share in the gift of supporting their communities.
NATURE AND SCOPE:
Under the direction of the Chief Social Impact Officer, the Social Impact Manager will advance the mission of the YMCA of Metro Atlanta by serving as a project manager for critical strategic programs including partnerships, advocacy, community and volunteer engagement, and impact tracking.
RESPONSIBILITIES (including, but not limited to):
- Coordinate data collection for key strategic plan priorities, including food insecurity efforts.
- Serve as the subject matter expert for platforms that support the work of the Social Impact Team, including Achieve It, Volunteer Matters, Survey Monkey, and partnership database.
- Provide thought partnership and support to Y branch leaders to build and maintain strong partnerships.
- Support the creation and implementation of volunteer engagement and recognition strategies.
- Serve as a liaison between Social Impact team and Y branches and program sites for corporate volunteer engagement events, including being onsite for volunteer events.
- Maintain relationships with a portfolio of partners.
- Support strategic, association-wide partners by providing administrative and project management support (i.e., managing invoices, scheduling meetings).
- Manage the meetings, communications, and event schedule of the Y Ambassadors (Youth Professionals) Board.
- Support the Y’s advocacy efforts, including drafting communication.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s Degree and 2+ years or High School Diploma and 4+ years of people/project/program management
- 2+ years of experience in community development
- Ability to understand partnership models in complex, changing communities and secure partnership opportunities
- Strong cross-functional collaborator with excellent problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multi-part projects with multiple stakeholders, driving them to completion
- Ability to explain complex issues and communicate goals clearly
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Desire to be proactive and a commitment toward action and driving results
- Ability to multi-task, including post-implementation analysis, in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment
- A high sense of urgency and integrity and is motivated by new challenges
- Ability to understand, communicate, prioritize, and comply with reporting requirements.
- Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with YMCA branch and association team members.
- Excellent attention to detail, follow-through, and execution on obligations.
- Strong computer proficiency with excellent command of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
- 5+ years of experience in community development
- 5+ years of non-profit experience
Employment and Benefits package for this job posting is offered through the YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc.
Employment Requirement:
- Ability to pass a pre-employment background check including Criminal Record check, Drug Screening and motor vehicle record (MVR) according to company policy.
- Must be legally eligible to work in the US without current or future sponsorship.
This job posting is subject to change at any time.
The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta offers excellent benefits and career opportunities as part of our culture of excellence. The opportunities to serve are vast, and we’re looking for a diverse mix of people, who share our values of CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY to join us and do their best work.
The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.
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