What are the responsibilities and job description for the Climate Resilience & Disaster Preparedness Program Manager position at CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort)?
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CORE has been integral to ensuring individuals, communities, and local governments are aware of and prepared for all extreme weather hazards and potential emergencies. This is a grant-funded position. The Program Manager is responsible for leading the planning, implementation, and evaluation of CORE’s climate resilience and disaster preparedness programming. The Program Manager will work with CORE senior management to refine the strategy and implement grant objectives. The Program Manager will develop and monitor program budget, supervise staff and CERC (CA Emergency Response Corp / Americorp) Fellows and deliver program reports to CORE senior management, funders, and other entities.
Responsibilities :
Manage multiple grant programs and collaborate with various organizational departments and community based partners
Manage program fiscal budgets in conjunction with leadership and ensure financial compliance
Maintain compliance with grant guidelines, local, state, and federal laws, and organizational policies
Identify growth opportunities and create strategic plans to achieve program objectives
Foster collaborative relationships with internal staff and external agencies
Collect, organize, and evaluate data for program performance assessment
Implement and evaluate data collection, management, and quality control procedures
Analyze data trends and present findings and recommendations to senior leadership
Assist in identification, research, and development of grant opportunities to expand departmental portfolio
Represent the organization at selected community events
Be prepared to deploy as needed to assist with emergency operations across California, contributing to on-the-ground efforts in disaster response and recovery.
Scope and Travel :
Reports to CA Climate Resilience Area Manager
Supports the oversight of department staff and AmeriCorps Fellows
Will need to drive locally and throughout LA County
May need to travel to support U.S. disaster response per the discretion of California Program’s senior leadership
Will travel across the State of California to meet with sub-grantees, current and potential partners, and funders
Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree in emergency management, public administration, or a related field (graduate level studies or degree preferred)
Knowledge of disaster and climate hazard risks specific to the state of California
Relevant certifications such as CPR, CERT (Community Emergency Response Team), (CEM) Certified Emergency Manager or (PMP) Project Management Professional (PMP) are preferred
Minimum 3-4 years in the field of environmental sciences, climate action / resilience, sustainability or community outreach and climate engagement / programs
Minimum 2 years managing programs with direct supervisory experience
Proficiency in a second “threshold” language such as Spanish, Chinese (Mandarin and / or Cantonese) or Tagalog to communicate effectively with diverse communities across California
Experience :
Minimum of 3 years' experience in program management within the nonprofit or public sector.
Proven experience in strategic planning and budget design and management.
Familiarity with grant management and compliance with local, state, and federal funding regulations.
Excellent collaboration skills, with experience in building and maintaining relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
Strong data management and analysis skills.
Strong communication and public speaking skills
Knowledge of LA County / City public and or CA Community Based Organizations and local government, including Emergency Management Departments, Public Works, Conservation and Parkland Districts
Skills and Competencies :
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong project management, leadership, and organizational skills
High level skills in MS Excel isa must
Proficient in other MS Office suite programs
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge in Esri GiS Suite a plus
Work proactively with little supervision
Flexible and adaptive to a frequently changing environment
Close attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
Bilingual in English and another language is a plus
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