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We seek a Program Director (PD) who will oversee the implementation of our service model in 4 schools in South Seattle in a critical phase of City Year Seattle / King County’s growth. The Program Director must be an effective manager and talent developer who can coach staff members so they in turn can enable ACMs to have a rewarding, productive, professional and successful year of service. As a strong relationship manager, the PD must inspire and grow partnerships at schools, in the community, and with the district to ensure the right conditions and resources are in place for AmeriCorps members to deliver attendance, behavior, and course performance interventions to students. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, Impact, the Program Director (PD) plays a critical role in implementing City Year Seattle / King County’s school-based service model. The PD spends the majority of the work week in the field, supervising 4 Program Managers and overseeing up to 30 AmeriCorps members deployed for a year of service in Seattle Public Schools. The PD is responsible for the overall management of the day-to-day programmatic operations of their team, as well as leading their team to ensure that all goals and service outcomes are met. The Program Director also serves on the Impact Leadership Team and is responsible for working to promote the long-term sustainability of the site, including through fostering strategic relationships and building community partnerships. Responsibilities People Management and Development Program Manager Management Develop, manage, and coach Program Managers through daily contact, site visits to schools, weekly check-ins, beginning of year goal setting and planning, mid-year and end-of-year performance reviews, and professional development opportunities. Ensure team is well-developed, strong, connected to their work, and the organization. Lead on sustaining a strong sense of City Year culture and values, consistently using City Year culture tools; make meaning of City Year culture and foster strong personal connections to the deeper meaning of our work in schools Provide guidance on meeting monthly, quarterly and annual Impact goals and administrative deadlines. Facilitate best practice sharing across teams Support Program Managers in team leadership and work with Program Managers to ensure that AmeriCorps members are in compliance with AmeriCorps regulations. AmeriCorps Member Management & Training Maintain site’s adherence to standards and national programmatic baselines. Meet as needed with Program Managers and AmeriCorps members regarding team management, accountability and standards issues, and manage disciplinary action regarding AmeriCorps members. Communicate with Program Managers regarding AmeriCorps member professional development needs. Support AmeriCorps member (ACM) and staff learning and professional development through individual and group coaching and by modeling outstanding professionalism, strong application of the City Year values, facilitation of meeting and learning spaces, and effective leadership Develop and provide quality trainings around service implementation to groups of staff and AmeriCorps members (ranging in size from 8-100 AmeriCorps members). Provide overall support for all AmeriCorps member trainings. Program Implementation Service Model Fidelity Ensure Program Managers are implementing Whole School Whole Child model with fidelity to enhance service quality and maximize impact. Ensure that service tools are utilized effectively. Ensure Program Managers are setting and monitoring clear, measurable weekly and monthly deliverables for AmeriCorps members to ensure effective planning and execution of service priorities and parent/community engagement events. Service Impact & Evaluation Support evaluation team in collection of data. Track Program Manager’s data deliverables, teams' progress, observations and general service impact. Work with service team and Program Managers to coach around and ensure quality of day-to-day service implementation, including through classroom observations Support Program Managers in placing AmeriCorps members in classroom. After School Program Ensure that Program Managers are leading City Year teams to provide a high quality, effective, safe, and well-organized after school program. Collaborate with school partners to ensure the successful launch of the program. Routinely monitor all elements of the program for quality and make necessary adjustments.  Partnership Management Relationship Management Build and maintain relationships with principals and school liaisons and serve as supervisory contact. Ensure Program Managers are building strong relationships with school site stakeholders. Establish presence during any City Year and/or school crises. Work with Program Manager and Managing Director, Impact to develop strategy to secure continuation of funding allocations from school partners. Create and oversee school engagement strategy and support district engagement strategy, including brokering new partnerships Community Awareness Engage team in activities and experiences that deepen their understanding of the communities in which they serve. Leverage City Year Values and frameworks to help staff and AmeriCorps members develop perspective on their role in the school community. Work with team to understand the resources provided by local community organizations that may benefit students and the school community.  Team and Site Leadership Support in building a strong, inclusive, whole-site culture that reflects CYSKC mission, vision, and values, with a focus on Race & Equity Develop and communicate site priorities and team strategy as a member of the Impact Leadership Team Qualifications Strong passion for and commitment to City Year’s mission of delivering high impact service to children and schools in Seattle; developing young adults participating in national service as powerful civic leaders and life-long active citizens; promoting and advancing the concept of voluntary national service; belief in youth as agents of social change Demonstrated experience managing others and leading a team, with a strong track record or results including: Setting high expectations and holding self and team accountable for performance goals Setting up structures for effective teams and ability to delegate effectively and appropriately Developing diverse talent through coaching, performance plans, reviews, and leadership opportunities Ability to manage and strategically direct relationships and to establish diverse, sustainable partnerships with schools, district and relevant stakeholders Able to communicate effectively to a diverse staff and youth, and in highly visible, challenging situations Strong project management skills; able to manage multiple tasks, priorities and stakeholders effectively; ability to generate results and complete projects within deadlines Candidates with a background in education preferred City Year / AmeriCorps experience a plus Additional Qualities Needed: In order to succeed in this role, an applicant must have the following competencies: Team Leadership & Coaching Successfully leads diverse teams of individuals to achieve results toward a common goal; ability to coach and develop staff and corps members to reach their potential, often through conflict; proven ability to have tough conversations and to hold staff accountable towards their performance goals; supports talent development and staffing organization-wide; facilitates department-wide spaces and processes while understanding change management; ability to relate with and inspire 18 to 24-year-olds Strategic Problem Solving Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; demonstrates consistent, sound judgment and decision-making; ability to identify potential problems, analyze issues, extrapolate appropriate solutions, and communicate them effectively; d evelops and translates strategies into objectives, action plans and measurements that build the capacity of the site/department; effectively communicates, manages, owns & champions decisions being implemented; manages multiple priorities, projects, and stakeholders effectively Relationship Development Takes initiative in establishing new partnerships and external opportunities; enables and supports City Year members and partners in their efforts to build strategic relationships by coaching, making connections, and removing obstacles; building trust and showing up with integrity with community partners; facilitates effectively to move initiatives forward; understands different stakeholders’ perspectives and needs and finds creative solutions to meeting competing needs and priorities Race and Equity Experience developing and modeling equitable practices; ability to build and facilitate equitable spaces; intentionally incorporates diversity of voices in decision-making; reflects on own assumptions, narratives, beliefs about self and others Compensation Compensation commensurate with experience; the salary range for this position is $55,000-$65,000. Compensation and Benefits Full time employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with experience. Benefits for full time employees include health insurance with Flexible Spending Account, paid vacation, holidays, parental leave, 401K, and more. City Year is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workforce. Individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including persons with disabilities and veterans.

We seek a dynamic, thoughtful, and entrepreneurial Individual Giving Manager who will play a critical role in leading the effort to double our current portfolio of dedicated donors over the next two years. City Year Seattle / King County is seeking a dynamic Individual Giving Manager who will be responsible for leading efforts to steward current individual donors and identify and secure new donors at the $10K level and below. Reporting to the Managing Director of Development, the Individual Giving Manager will be a key member of the Development Team and will contribute to the site’s fundraising and relationship management strategies in a number of ways. The Individual Giving Manager maintains a sophisticated and nuanced understanding of current and prospective donors' and members' interests, enthusiasms, connections, and relationships with City Year Seattle / King County, in order to advance successful engagement, cultivation, and stewardship strategies. The ideal candidate must take a creative approach to opportunities and have a hunger to build relationships. Exceptional organizational and written and verbal communication skills are necessary for this position, as is the ability to multitask, meet deadlines and achieve results in a team environment. Job Description Support the advancement of City Year’s mission by identifying potential supporters, working collaboratively across our organization to develop tailored donor engagement that matches their interests and resources, raising $500,000 from new and existing donors. Donor Portfolio Management: Manage and grow portfolio of 100 major gift prospects capable of contributing $10,000 or more annually. Create and implement a strategic plan for identifying and cultivating new donors with significant giving capacity, with a goal of securing at least $500,000 in individual and/or family foundation support. Drive efforts to secure leadership gifts and multi-year investments and collaborate across the team to leverage individual support from corporate partners. Donor Stewardship and Recognition: Ensure highly customized, ongoing stewardship and recognition for all major donors. In collaboration with full development team, maintain accurate records and donor information in database (Salesforce). Events: Work with the Director of Development Operations to leverage City Year Seattle events, including our annual gala, to increase overall giving. Oversee and influence major giving donor cultivation events aimed at engaging potential donors. Senior Staff and Volunteer Partnership: Leverage the Executive Director , other senior City Year Seattle staff and national City Year leadership, and the City Year Seattle/King County Advisory Board to deepen and solidify individual donor relationships. The Director of Individual Giving will also manage our 7 Generations Board, an associate board that supports outreach and fundraising efforts for the site. Community Representation: Represent City Year at community functions and events to establish and deepen potential and current major donor relationships.   Qualifications: Minimum two years of fundraising experience with a preference for experience cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding leadership gifts. Experience with face-to-face cultivation and solicitation activities. Commitment to creating an equitable work environment and a desire participate in and contribute to Race and Equity work that is central to our mission. Ability to anticipate the needs of others and expertly manage up. Demonstrated experience using listening, diplomacy and tact to build strong relationships and motivate donors and volunteers Strong initiative and ability to work independently to achieve goals. Experience planning and executing successful individual donor cultivation and retention events. Positive, can-do attitude and all-around team player. Efficient time management skills: ability to meet deadlines and prioritize multiple projects. Sets high expectations for self and others s/he is leading and holds self and team accountable for performance goals. Additional qualities and skills preferred Knowledge of high net worth community via local business, civic, and cultural networks desirable. Strong interest and desire to directly ask donors for annual and multi-gift funding Experience with fundraising and CRM software Passion for education and youth development. Knowledge of Seattle / King County donor community preferred Knowledge or previous experience with non-cash giving, such as assets and planned giving Compensation commensurate with experience; the salary range for this position is $62,000-$75,000. Compensation and Benefits Full time employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with experience. Benefits for full time employees include health insurance with Flexible Spending Account, paid vacation, holidays, parental leave, 401K, and more. City Year is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workforce. Individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including persons with disabilities and veterans.

We seek a strategic, equity-focused relationship builder as our next Managing Director of Impact (MDI), who will oversee and deepen the impact of our service model for over 4600 students across 10 schools in South Seattle in a critical phase of City Year Seattle / King County’s growth. The MDI leads the development and implementation of the site’s service and AmeriCorps member development strategies, oversees our school partner and district engagement strategy, and ensures compliance with our AmeriCorps state and federal grants. The MDI directly oversees over $1.1M in contracts with partner schools and the district, and indirectly manages $1.3M in federal and state grants through AmeriCorps. The MDI must be an effective manager and talent developer who can coach staff members so they in turn can enable ACMs to have a rewarding, productive, professional and successful year of service. As a strong relationship manager, the MDI must inspire and grow partnerships at schools, in the community, and with the district to ensure the right conditions and resources are in place for AmeriCorps members to deliver attendance, behavior, and course performance interventions to students. A member of the Site Leadership Team, the MDI reports directly to the Executive Director and oversees the Impact Department, with 15 staff members, 4 director-level reports, and 85 AmeriCorps members (ACMs) deployed for a year of service in Seattle Public Schools. Responsibilities Oversee Program Implementation Oversee the development and implementation of program goals, AmeriCorps member (ACM) deployment, and Impact staffing plans Manage department non-personnel budget of over $120,000 Ensure Impact department has necessary tools and resources to build capability in the following areas: “Whole School, Whole Child” Service Model Fidelity AmeriCorps Member Experience Partnership Management Determine CYSKC alignment with school district program priorities and site conditions for success within schools served. Adapt the model where necessary to meet changing conditions and needs Define the team processes that prescribe how Learning and Development, Evaluation/Analytics, and the Impact department will work together as a collaborative team to continually use data to reach site goals Develop AmeriCorps Members and Staff Oversee department of 15 staff, directly managing 2 Program Directors, 1 Learning & Development Director, and 1 Evaluation Director In partnership with the People Department, identify, hire, and develop high-performing staff Support AmeriCorps member (ACM) and staff learning and professional development through individual and group coaching and by modeling outstanding professionalism, strong application of the City Year values, facilitation of meeting and learning spaces, and effective leadership Use performance-management process to coach team members to meet individual development and performance goals Collaborate with Learning & Development Director and Evaluation Director on determining an ACM learning strategy to maximize impact while developing ACM’s leadership skills Lead on sustaining a strong sense of City Year culture and values, consistently using City Year culture tools; make meaning of City Year culture and foster strong personal connections to the deeper meaning of our work in schools District Engagement & School Partnerships Lead district engagement relationships and school partnerships, including with the Superintendent, key district staff, and current and potential school partners. Ensure Program Directors and Program Managers have the coaching and resources required to build effective school relationships Oversee, manage, and negotiate $1.1M+ in contracts with the district and schools, in partnership with City Year national headquarters Oversee CYSKC data-sharing agreement with Seattle Public Schools Manage in-school challenges that are escalated as necessary Compliance with Government and Grant Obligations Ensure Impact staff achieves AmeriCorps compliance goals Monitor progress toward AmeriCorps goals Complete site progress-monitoring reports Own communication and relationship-development with state commission Site Leadership and External Engagement Build strong, inclusive, whole-site culture that reflects CYSKC mission, vision, and values, with a focus on Race & Equity Develop and communicate site-wide vision and strategy as a member of the Site Leadership Team Support a culture of philanthropy in collaboration with the development team, including through attending donor meetings, consulting on grant strategy, and engagement in external events Qualifications Strong passion for and commitment to City Year’s mission of delivering high impact service to children and schools in Seattle; developing young adults participating in national service as powerful civic leaders and life-long active citizens; promoting and advancing the concept of voluntary national service; belief in youth as agents of social change Experience working in youth development and/or educational setting Demonstrated experience managing others and leading a team Ability to manage and strategically direct relationships and to establish diverse, sustainable partnerships with schools, district and relevant stakeholders Demonstrated ability to create long-term vision and strategies for building program effectiveness and capacity Able to effectively make and communicate decisions Able to communicate effectively to a diverse staff and youth, and in highly visible, challenging situations Strong project management skills; able to manage multiple tasks, priorities and stakeholders effectively; ability to generate results and complete projects within deadlines AmeriCorps experience a plus Additional qualities and skills preferred Strategic Problem Solving Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; demonstrates consistent, sound judgment and decision-making; ability to identify potential problems, analyze issues, extrapolate appropriate solutions, and communicate them effectively; provides proactive and strategic solutions; can execute on decisions Team Leadership and Coaching Ability to work autonomously and lead powerfully in team environments; ability to coach and develop staff members to reach their potential; ability to mobilize large or small groups into action to promote change; understands the organizational realities of working within a public-school environment; ability to relate with and inspire 18 to 24-year-olds Project Management Knowledge of business-planning principles, practices, techniques, and tools; manages multiple tasks, priorities and stakeholders effectively; provides appropriate status reports and is proactive in advising executive leadership; ability to build a team that generates results and completes projects within deadlines; detail-oriented; exhibits a high level of accountability, project and task execution, and personal responsibility Relationship Development Strategically directs critical relationships, both internal and external, to advance City Year’s mission; strong verbal and written communication skills; enables and supports City Year members and partners in their efforts to build strategic relationships by making connections and removing obstacles Race and Equity Experience developing and modeling equitable practices; ability to build and facilitate equitable spaces; intentionally incorporates diversity of voices in decision-making; reflects on own assumptions, narratives, beliefs about self and others Compensation commensurate with experience; the salary range for this position is $75,000-$90,000. Compensation and Benefits Full time employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with experience. Benefits for full time employees include health insurance with Flexible Spending Account, paid vacation, holidays, parental leave, 401K, and more. City Year is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workforce. Individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including persons with disabilities and veterans.