Program Manager DataCenter for Justice

For over 30 years, DataCenter has delivered the power of information and knowledge into the hands of people working to make a more equitable and sustainable world. We advance our vision of Research Justice in the social justice movement, through in-house research support, capacity building, advocacy and movement-building work, in partnerships with low-income communities of color.

Program Manager
Full-time Position (1 FTE), Oakland-based. Salary: $43,000-46,000 DOE plus 3 weeks of vacation, medical, dental & vision (incl. domestic partners) and professional development opportunities. People of color strongly encouraged to apply.

DataCenter seeks a Program Manager to strengthen its program infrastructure and systems to increase program delivery efficiency and communications, to help take the Program to scale and ensure sustainable growth. Manager will be responsible for three key areas
1) program information management systems,
2) program communications and
3) reporting and evaluations.
Previously, DataCenter's program has been largely managed by all program staff. The newly dedicated Program Manager position will create and design program systems that centralize functions and allow for streamlined and integrated tracking and reporting. Manager will work closely with the program team at-large, which consists of research staff, interns, contractors and fellows working locally as well as remotely. Manager will work with Executive Director and Research Director and a team of interns and contractors as needed. Program Manager will report to the Executive Director.

DataCenter believes that the mission fulfilling work is the heart of the organization for all positions - so a small portion of the Manger's time will be spent supporting and participating in program work, to be determined by several factors, including the
Manager's interests and skill sets. This experience will help inform the Program Manager of the best strategies for meeting the rising information needs of the organization on its growth track.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Program Information Management Systems:
• Develop and improve information gathering and management, as well as retrieval systems to support the organization utilize accurate, powerful program-related data in all aspects of its work.
• Planning, implementation, and tracking of program infrastructure (structures and systems) including intern process, program reporting and tracking, project management, project intake, project contracts, etc.
• Coordinate development, maintenance and improvement of program reporting mechanism (in particular, the program database should better capture critical program data and stories for impactful messaging and external communications).
• Maintain and upgrade program-related electronic and paper filing system. Program Resources Marketing and Communications:
• Oversee program communications content and reporting; ensure distribution of toolkits and reports.
• Provide communication and development staff with program data and stories to increase visibility of DataCenter programs.
• Participate in the development of communication strategies with communication and development staff.
• Introduce and institutionalize innovative tools and/or technologies to disseminate program resources, such as online briefing tools, webinar softwares, etc.
• Play lead role in effort to improve the DataCenter's online 'research resources' directory/database.
Program Tracking, Reporting and Evaluation: • Monitor project progress of program staff, fellows, interns and contractors based on organizational goals (project management). • Generate data and stories to document best practices and lessons learned. • Produce program reports. • Conduct program evaluation to help assess the areas of strengths and weaknesses
in program, and contribute to ongoing organizational learning. • Ensure alignment between program activities, program budgets and grant commitments.

Programmatic Work:
• Support and participate in program work as needed

QUALIFICATIONS
• Demonstrated experience creating sustainable information management systems such as database, filing systems, procedures, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to organize information materials of multimedia, digital and hard copy formats
• Experience in overseeing and monitoring multiple projects.
• Preferred experience in multimedia, paper, and digital information archiving.
• Demonstrated technology proficiency (databases, archive softwares, social media tools, website and CMS tools, etc.)
• Experience with successfully engaging a team of volunteers and interns.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and problem-solve, to craft creative solutions with a positive approach.
• Ability to facilitate participatory processes in planning and implementing projects.
• Preferred experience with evaluation models and procedures.
• Preferred experience in marketing and communications.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills - and exceptional, consistent attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage workflow, and prioritize and conduct multiple tasks.
• Cultural competency to work with culturally diverse communities.
• An entrepreneurial spirit.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment. • Appreciation and passion for social justice - in particular, the role of research to strengthen grassroots community organizing (experience is a huge plus).

TO APPLY: Please send resume and cover letter to: Saba Waheed by email – saba@datacenter.org. Please no phone calls or faxes. For more information about DataCenter’s work, visit http://www.datacenter.org. Application deadline: February 10, 2011.