Senior Project Manager - Higher Education (Los Angeles Based)

Company: John Burton Advocates for Youth
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job Description:

Cascade Career & HR Development Services - Full timeSenior Project Manager - Higher Education

• Industry Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
• Work Experience 5+ years
• Remote JobJob DescriptionThis is a remote position.Make an Impact in the lives of California youth with John Burton Advocates for Youth (JBAY).Our team is our strength, and our work is our passion. John Burton Advocates for Youth (JBAY) is seeking a dedicated and experienced mission-driven professional disciplined in focusing on advocacy and delivering impactful results through systems change strategies.This is a unique opportunity to make a huge impact! By working together, we can make a brighter future for the children and youth in foster care and the youth experiencing homelessness in California.About Our Organization: John Burton Advocates for Youth (JBAY) is a nonprofit organization working to improve the quality of life for youth in California who have been in foster care or homeless by advocating for better laws, training communities to strengthen local practices, and conducting research to inform policy solutions. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental JBAY values. Together, our organization works to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our workforce, constituents, and our state, connecting us closer to the communities we serve. People of color, women, people with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. JBAY was founded in 2004 by California State Senator John Burton and has offices in San Francisco and Los Angeles.About the Position: The Senior Project Manager is a strategic member of the organization's Education Team, reporting directly to the Director of Education. This position is responsible for providing technical assistance to partnering organizations, delivering and presenting training sessions, creating written materials, convening, and coordinating with relevant stakeholders' workgroups, implementing strategies, assisting with legislative advocacy, data analysis, and research related to improving the educational and career outcomes of foster and homeless youths in Los Angeles and California. In addition, the Senior Project Manager will engage in fundraising and grant management, and lead advocacy development and implementation.Note: Candidates with at least 4 years of relevant experience will be considered for a Project Manager role, with responsibilities and salary adjusted accordingly.Schedule: This is a remote position that requires periodic travel to in-person meetings and conferences in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and other parts of California, as needed and requires a candidate based in the Los Angeles region. Occasionally, evening and weekend work may be required to attend events and training.RequirementsBachelor's degree in public policy, social work, or related fieldMaster's Degree (preferred)7+ years of experience in the provision of technical assistance and training and/or advocacy (4+ years of experience for Project Manager candidates)Excellent written, interpersonal, and verbal communication skillsStrong critical thinking skillsKnowledge or experience in child welfare/foster care, K-12 education, higher education, youth homelessness, or other related social service fieldsKnowledge of the state legislative process and experience with legislative advocacy and/or experience convening a collective impact initiative (preferred)Ability to maintain strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholdersAbility to multitask, research, and meet deadlinesSelf-directed and able to work with minimal supervisionStrong commitment to the mission of the organization and programAbility to travel - some overnight travel may be requiredKey Results and Deliverables:Provide direct technical assistance to partnering organizations or public agencies related to program goalsLead local or state-level advocacy development and implementation for program areasDevelop and deliver in-person and web-based training relevant to program goals in a variety of settings, including conferences and eventsCreate written products including program training curricula, outreach materials, technical assistance publications, toolkits, policy briefs, and newsletter articlesConvene workgroups in coordination with other program partners, including cultivating workgroup membership by engaging a broad network of stakeholdersCoordinate activities and meetings with a variety of stakeholders including public agencies, school districts, post-secondary institutions, community-based organizations, advocates for youth, and elected officialsDevelop and implement strategies designed to achieve program goalsOversee data collection efforts related to tracking progress towards initiative goals and prepare program evaluation reportsInterface with program funders as requested and prepare periodic grant reportsMaintain effective, honest, and professional communication with co-workers, volunteers, management, external non-profit organization personnel, legislative staff, and all individuals with whom they interactParticipate in regular staff meetings and other JBAY team meetings as assignedWork independently and productively while still keeping open communication with othersEffectively manage time to avoid backtracking and delay of tasksDeliver honest and professional communicationConsistently contribute to a safe and positive work environmentMaintain regular attendance and timelinessPerform other duties as assigned or otherwise identifiedActively engage in fundraising activities for projects i.e. grants and manage the budget of projects and grantsLeads local or state-level advocacy development and implementation for program areasSalary: Senior Project Manager - $90,000 - $104,000 (Project Manager - $79,000 - $91,000 for candidates with at least 5 years of experience), commensurate with experience100% employee coverage of health, dental, and vision; 50% coverage of spouse and/or dependents100% employee coverage of life insurance, long-term disability, and AD&DVacation starting at 15 days and then after two years will be 20 daysRetirement plan with a match up to 5%Up to $75 monthly cell phone stipendFour weeks of paid Wellness Leave after five years with the organizationHOW TO APPLY: Click "I'm interested" to submit your resume; cover letter is optional.John Burton Advocates for Youth - JBAY provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.Cascade Careers has been hired to manage this recruitment on behalf of JBAY. If you have any questions or need special accommodation please contact Lynnette Brewer-Slaughter at l.slaughter@cascadecareers.com.Cascade Career & HR Development Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.
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