Posting: Manager, Basic Needs - United Way for Southeastern Michigan
August 4, 2022
Role: Manager, Basic Needs
Department: Community Impact
Reports to: Director, Basic Needs Initiatives
Overview:
The Manager, Basic Needs is responsible for planning, implementing, monitoring, and management of one or more programs and/or initiatives of the organization. This role specifically includes serving as Administrator for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program and supporting the Basic Needs impact area.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, implement, monitor, and manage all aspects of the Emergency Food and Shelter Program/initiative from the start to completion of each phase of federal funding as designated EFSP Administrator. EFSP Duties include but are not limited to
- Managing EFSP application processes
- Planning agendas and meeting content for EFSP local board and allocations meetings
- Acting as key liaison with the National office of EFSP
- Assuring compliance is met through United Way’s administration of the program
- Providing technical assistance and support to each Local Agency Recipient to promote timeliness, compliance, and high-quality administration of EFSP funding
- Provide management support to other projects under Basic Needs impact area including crisis response, safety-net, child nutrition and others. Activities to include participating in strategic planning, partner communications, and general grants management support.
- Assist in writing grant applications to fund work of impact area.
- Ensure program results meet requirements regarding quality, schedule and budget.
- Monitor performance and recommend a course correction, if necessary.
- Aid partners to ensure proper implementation of the program model.
- Collect and review data and develop strategies to strengthen the program(s).
- Continuously improve subject matter expertise and share best practices with partners.
- Using collected data and information gained from regular interaction with partner agencies, acknowledge program/initiative challenges and accomplishments.
Competencies:
- Communicates Effectively
- Relationship Management
- Adaptability
- Tenacity
- Continuous Learning
- Self-Management
- Drives for Results
- Problem Solving/ Critical Thinking
- Customer Focus
- Teamwork and Inclusion
- Self-Awareness
Qualifications:
- Ability to set priorities, take initiative, manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Strong team orientation, relationship building, and negotiation skills
- Ability to collaborate with a diverse group of people, exhibiting cultural sensitivity
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Outcome-driven and familiar with using data to inform programmatic decisions
Education and Experience Requirements:
- A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in nonprofit program management, human services, education, finance or a related field (including 1-3 years in a leadership role)
Contact:
Emily Mueller (she/her)
Director, Organizational Impact
C: 313-605-5787