Community Programs Manager

Kellogg PEAK Initiative • Milwaukee, WI

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About The Position

The Community Programs Manager ensures that the broader Midtown & Milwaukee community has access to high-quality, engaging programming while fostering strong pathways for PEAK participants to connect with next-level, community-minded activities. This role bridges PEAK’s mission with the opportunities and resources of the surrounding community, cultivating meaningful experiences that strengthen belonging, leadership, and impact beyond PEAK.

Requirements

• Key team competencies: Resilience, Growth Mindset, Self-Management, Communication, Collaboration, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Problem Solving
• Deeply connect and align with PEAK’s Four Beliefs:
• Every living being has inherent value.
• The community is better when everyone contributes.
• We can only grow when we’re honest about our mistakes.
• Everyone has the power to change their world.
• A belief that with the right support and access to quality programs and experiences, all young people are able to achieve at the highest level imaginable.
• Highly energetic with an ability to work independently and maintain a strong commitment to teamwork; the ability to confidently set and enforce clear expectations and boundaries with youth participants and staff.
• Understanding of Milwaukee from a community driven perspective.
• Calm under duress and able to make critical decisions in a quick and logical manner to minimize risk and to ensure the safety and well-being of participants and staff.
• Highly organized with the ability to plan for multifaceted programming effectively and efficiently.
• Experience in lesson planning, teaching/facilitating classes, trainings, and/or workshops.
• Experience serving youth facing social and/or economic hurdles.
• Experience and comfort working with diverse populations and as a member of a diverse multidisciplinary team.
• Previous or current leadership role with a youth-serving organization; a minimum of 3 years in progressively responsible roles.
• Familiarity with Google suite tools such as Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, Calendar. Prior experience with client management databases is a plus.
• Must have a driver’s license valid in the State of Wisconsin and able to pass PEAK’s motor vehicle background check and driver training and safely drive/transport adults and children in PEAK vehicles, including a 12-passenger van.
• Valid CPR and First Aid certification is required within the first 30 days of employment (PEAK can support in attaining).
• A bachelor’s degree in education, recreation, camp management, social work, nonprofit management, psychology, or other related field. May be substituted for extensive relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

• While not required, bilingualism in English and Spanish would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development, design, and delivery of all community-based program initiatives while ensuring that the objectives of each initiative are aligned with the organization’s mission, goals, values, and desired youth outcomes, aligned to PEAK’s Program Quality Standards.
• Coordinate and oversee the community programs budget.
• Develop and lead PEAK Community Camp summer programming, including the management of the daily and session program schedules as well as schedules that relate to staff time off and on-duty responsibilities.
• Serve as lead planner and executor for PEAK’s College & Service Learning Tour, ensuring quality community-driven experiences for PEAK participants.
• Develop and execute intentional community service opportunities for all PEAK participants.
• Support the execution of Youth Leadership Series by ensuring relevant community representation of both participants and presenters.
• Support the execution of school-based programming, through Field Trips or other in-school programs with school partners.
• Develop an annual cadence for community focused events, ensuring relevant programming for Midtown neighbors and PEAK families.
• Develop and sustain impactful community partnerships, including with local neighbor leadership groups under the direction of the Director of Milwaukee Programs.
• Develops strong rapport with participants and community members and creates pathways for community members to be integrated into other aspects of PEAK programming.
• Manage external building use.
• Supports the recruitment pathway of PEAK participants through tabling opportunities and other relevant community events.
• Identifies opportunities for volunteers and PEAK alumni to engage and stay connected to the PEAK community through intentional service opportunities, such as PEAK events, Youth Leadership Series, and more.
• Supervises and supports program staff, interns, and volunteers, training them and holding them accountable for quality program delivery.

Benefits

• Generous PTO package (starts at 17 vacation days & 6 personal/sick days, 10 organizational holidays, 3 personal holidays, and 2 weeks of organizational shut down each year).
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance package.
• Employer contribution to organizationally sponsored retirement fund (IRA, no match required).
• Monthly cell phone reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level