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PROGRAM MANAGER
ROLE OVERVIEW
JLA is seeking a full-time program manager to plan, manage, and complete public engagement and outreach activities for a variety of government agency clients, with a focus on strategic communications or facilitation. Every day is different at JLA (and that is part of the fun). As a program manager, your daily work activities and responsibilities will include:
KEY EXPERIENCE
Studies show that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they can meet every experience or skill listed in the job description. However, we know that each new JLA staffer brings unique skills (some that we haven’t considered) to our collaborative team. We encourage you to apply, even if you
don’t feel like you have all of the listed skills! If we sound like a good fit, we’re interested to hear what you can bring to the role.
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About JLA
Founded in 1988, JLA Public Involvement is a leading public involvement consulting firm in the Pacific Northwest. We help people communicate with and influence local, regional, and state government and non- profit projects that affect their everyday lives. We’re not advocates for an outcome, but rather champions for a fair and equitable process that empowers, educates, and involves the community in ways that help our clients meet their goals of serving the public good. We are “public process specialists,” dedicated to building constructive two-way communication between government agencies and the communities affected by their planning and decision-making efforts.
We communicate complex information to the public about a range of projects from streets and transportation to wastewater treatment and parks development. We use a wide variety of engagement tools and tactics including video, websites, postcards, in-person interviews, going door-to-door to local businesses, public meetings, virtual meetings, surveys, and more.
Our mission is to create collaborative, meaningful, and exceptionally effective public processes that lead to better, more lasting decisions.
We are a small, women-owned firm in Portland, but we work across Oregon and SW Washington. Here’s what it’s like to work with us:
Compensation and Working Conditions
This is a full-time (30-40 hours per week, which will be negotiated during the interview/offer phase) exempt position. You will typically work long periods at a desk, regularly facilitate meetings and presentations to small and large groups. Our work requires a flexible work schedule, and you will be expected to work evenings and weekends both virtually and in-person around the state, with adequate notice. Employees may work under the stress of contact from clients, community members, co-workers and business partners, and the pressure to meet deadlines. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
JLA’s staff is now on a hybrid work schedule. Office is available for staff to use when maintaining COVID protocols. The firm is continuing conversation with staff and making changes as needed.
Salary : $85,000-105,000/year at 40 hours per week depending on experience
Benefits: JLA Public Involvement pays 90% of medical insurance premiums for employees and 50% for dependents for regular, full-time employees (working 30 or more hours per week). Dental insurance and paid sick time are also provided for full-time staff. We provide ten vacation days in your first year, with an additional day for each year worked, plus nine paid holidays. A 3% Simple IRA match, with access to a financial advisor through an EAP (employee assistance program). Opportunities for professional development and paid training, including tuition reimbursement for relevant programs, internal trainings, and attending relevant courses/trainings to support your career development. Short- and long-term disability is paid by the company to cover 60% of an employee’s annual salary, with optional additional coverage. We also offer employees access to a flexible spending account for child-/elder-care and direct deposit paychecks. We like to come up with fun perks as we go.
How to Apply
We love learning about people — so let’s start a conversation!
If you have questions about this job description, please reach out to Kendra Roberts, HR Manager at kendra@jla.us.com subject heading “Program Manager Application Questions.”
To apply for this position, please submit your one-page resume and one-page cover letter that describes a project/activity/publication/event/meeting you’ve managed and a project example (such as a link to a website, content you’ve created, or a video of you facilitating) Bamboo HR.
A FOCUS ON EQUITY
Engaging diverse communities in a meaningful way is the most pressing issue facing our profession. We are committed to continually learning, listening, and improving to improve practices and create effective, community-centered strategies. Our team is making time to engage in conversation and personal reflection around race, racism, and equity.
COMMITTED TO SUSTAINABILITY
Environmentally sustainable practices are at the core of our operations and our work for clients. We think of ourselves as part of an environmentally sustainable supply chain with our clients, partners and suppliers. JLA began certifying our sustainability practices with the City of Portland in 2008 (RecycleWorks) and has held Gold-level certification from the Sustainability at Work Program by the Portland Bureau of Planning & Sustainability.
Full Time
$129k-172k (estimate)
06/23/2024
07/09/2024
jla.us.com
Portland, OR
50 - 100
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