Washington, District of columbia
Program Manager, Public Programs Job Opening in Washington, District of columbia - About Equal Justice Works:
The mission of Equal Justice Works is to create a just society by mobilizing the next generation of lawyers committed to equal justice. Equal Justice Works is a recognized leader in the public interest law movement. Please go to to learn more about Equal Justice Works.
Equal Justice Works provides a continuum of opportunity that begins with incoming law school students and extends into later careers in the profession. From advocating for law school programs that instill public service values among students, to creating summer and postgraduate public interest jobs, to addressing the staggering educational debt that blocks lawyers from going into public service, Equal Justice Works inspires and provides opportunities for the legal community to change lives, make careers, and deliver on the promise of justice for all.
General Job Description
The Program Manager (Public Programs Unit) will lead programmatic and administrative oversight of publically-funded programs, primarily the Veterans Legal Corps, a program funded by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) that places lawyers and law students at nonprofit organizations nationwide to provide critical legal services to veterans. The Program Manager ensures that Legal Fellows and host sites deliver high-quality legal services while maintaining compliance with donor and organizational policies, regulations and operating procedures. The Program Manager will also be directly involved in advancing growth opportunities for the veterans program and other unit programs that support the delivery of legal aid to underserved populations.
Responsibilities Include :
Maintain overall project management responsibility for the Veterans Legal Corps Program
Recruit and relationship manage participating legal aid organizations, support host organizations in securing qualified legal fellowship candidates
Conduct ongoing training support of host sites and fellows, including webinars and individualized technical assistance
Carry out program monitoring through a variety of activities including calls, desk reviews of programmatic and financial documentation, and site visits designed to foster compliance and overall program success
Manage a Program Coordinator assigned to the maintenance of fellow and host organization files and the processing of reimbursements of grant funds
Manage external consultants or contractors as needed
Gather and analyze program data provided by host sites in order to prepare and submit progress reports to funders
Participate in inter-departmental and cross-departmental collaborations to advance organization-wide projects and objectives
Represent Equal Justice Works at external meetings and conferences to advance program growth and innovation, develop concept notes, proposals for potential funding opportunities
Oversee program budget to ensure the proper spend-down of grant funds
Work closely with the Marketing and Communications Unit and Law School Engagement and Advocacy Unit.
Manage staff assigned to support the programs
Other duties as assigned
10-20% travel time required
Qualifications:
Bachelor?s degree required. JD or other advanced degree preferred.
Three to four (3-4) years of work experience, with at least two years of program management, project management, or project lead experience.
Direct experience, connection and interest in working with active-duty service members, veterans, and/or military families strongly preferred.
Demonstrated experience in developing organizational systems, tools, and processes to improve product or program performance, including the documenting and integrating these systems into common practice.
Familiarity with public interest law, social services, civil legal aid, Equal Justice Works programs, veterans or disaster relief a plus.
Experience implementing high-volume, customer orientated initiatives that are well organized and compliant with government and/or relevant regulations.
Experience in managing large-scale initiatives that get results, thinking creatively to resolve anticipated and unanticipated issues, tracking and managing projects with multiple moving parts, and developing effective and replicable systems.
Advanced writing skills and high level proficiency.
Ability to manage concurrent priorities effectively and efficiently.
Experience with AmeriCorps, Department of Justice, Department of Housing funding, desirable.
Experience in database and proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point).
Salary and Benefits:
Comprehensive and generous benefits package commensurate with education and experience, including loan repayment assistance, full healthcare coverage, dental and 401k.
How to Apply:
Applicants should send resume and three references, cover letter describing in detail their experience, qualifications and why they would be a good fit.
Please note: Phone calls and direct emails will not be accepted. Applications without cover letters will not be reviewed.
EQUAL JUSTICE WORKS is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability or political affiliation .
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