Hybrid Economic Development Program Manager

at City Heights Community Development

• Job title: Economic Development Program Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: $67,000 - $75,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, San Diego, United States

About the role

• Economic Development Program Manager responsible for funding, outreach, and program implementation. Leading operational management and supporting economic initiatives for community development in San Diego.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for day-to-day operational management of activities and functions in the Economic Development area
• Identify and secure funding to support Economic Development initiatives
• Plan and implement funded programs, including outreach, qualifying business clients, enrolling clients and providing technical assistance
• Track data, maintain accurate records, manage program budget, and prepare and submit all required reports
• Participate in Economic Development team meetings and Program Manager team meetings
• Represent the organization in external meetings and acts as representative to a variety of public agencies, businesses, community groups and other nonprofit organizations
• Provides for the selection, training, professional development of subordinate staff
• Perform complex administrative duties requiring oversight, attention to detail and analysis
• Manage several projects with competing deadlines with coinciding reporting requirements
• Produce detailed proposals for events
• Ensure all permits, insurance, legal, health and safety obligations are filed properly
• Track and collect data to input in database to help guide and inform future economic development goals and resources

Requirements

• Commitment to the mission of the organization
• Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience
• Minimum of 2 years’ management experience; preferably in the nonprofit field
• Demonstrated supervisory skills with ability to lead a team and achieve results
• Experience in budgeting, supervising programs, and supervising program evaluation
• Excellent internal and external communication skills, including public speaking, presentation and writing skills
• Demonstrated relationship-building skills; possesses solid judgement, critical thinking skills, and a sense of teamwork and community
• Ability to manage several projects with competing deadlines
• High proficiency in all areas of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous PTO and 11 paid holidays
• 9/8/80 schedule (off every other Friday)
• Flexible/remote work options
• Professional development support
• Family-friendly workplace supporting balance of family and work obligations
• Parental Leave: unpaid leave offered consistent with California Paid Family Leave (PFL)