POSITION SUMMARY:

The Program Manager – Career Bridge provides the management, development, and planning of workforce training and job readiness programs that provide a relevant and comprehensive approach to assist participants in obtaining the skills and resources to achieve short and long-term economic and personal stability. This position provides leadership in the planning and development of performance measures, outcomes, and tracking process related to the Career Bridge Program. The Program Manager – Career Bridge is responsible for overseeing Career Bridge staff to ensure that all program outcomes and deliverables stay on track and are met. They encourage and promote a supportive environment for participants to address barriers they may be experiencing. This position also works in cooperation with individuals and groups in the community to determine the needs of today and tomorrow’s workforce and is responsible for developing programs and strategies to address the needs that are identified.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

3+ years of experience in job placement and development, training, career counseling or related services

3+ years of direct service program management experience. For internal applicants, demonstrated skill and ability to quickly learn core competencies may be taken into consideration.

Prior people management experience

Proven ability to build relationships with stakeholders and community partners

Direct experience working with diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.)

Strong and engaging verbal and written communication skills

Excellent, results oriented organizational skills, with the ability to simultaneously coordinate multiple activities

Ability to manage multiple projects, set and change priorities while ensuring excellent attention to detail, quality and timeliness

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Willingness and ability to maintain a flexible work schedule when necessary, consistent with the demands and needs of the program, deliverables, executive team, volunteers, community leaders, and related special events

Direct experience in working with previously incarcerated individuals including knowledge of re-entry system, barriers, and services for reducing recidivism.

ULMS Total Compensation ** Most Benefits will take effect on the 1st of the month following a 60-day waiting period

Medical - $8,741.40 per year

Dental - $570 per year

Vision - $65.04 per year

Group Life & ADD - $41.70 per year

Employee Assistance Program - $57.60 per year

403(b) retirement - $100 per month

Health & Fitness Benefit - $419.88 per year

LinkedIn Learning Account

Professional Development Funds – up to $1500 per year for approved professional development activities

Paid Time Off

~ 3.5 weeks of PTO accrued annually during first 24 months of employment

8 annual personal holiday/health and wellness days*

11 paid holidays + 6 day paid winter holiday break

WA State Paid Family & Medical Leave – 0.8% of salary - 100% employer paid

Workers Compensation Coverage - $395.20 - $3,591.33 per year (depending on class code)

Taxes – 9.8% of salary

At Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our program participants, and our community. ULMS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment or services on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.