United Way of Santa Barbara County · 12 hours ago
Community Impact Manager
Santa Barbara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expUnited Way of Santa Barbara County is seeking a Community Impact Manager to oversee their Community Impact programs. This role involves planning, organizing, and supervising various initiatives aimed at academic achievement and financial security for families and community members.
Philanthropy
Responsibilities
Plan, organize, evolve, grow, and oversee the implementation of Community Impact programs, including academic achievement, expanded learning, enrichment, and financial security initiatives
Coordinate the successful execution of program plans and timelines, ensuring activities are completed on schedule and aligned with program goals, budgets, and funder requirements
Oversee day-to-day program operations across multiple partner sites, including schedules, offsite procedures, behavior management systems, and staff and student routines
Support high-quality learning and enrichment practices by overseeing curriculum implementation and program activities aligned with best practices and ELOP expectations
Analyze enrollment, attendance, and participation data to inform program planning, staffing decisions, and continuous improvement efforts
Identify programmatic issues, risks, and operational challenges and elevate them to the Director of Programs & Partnerships to support timely resolution
Directly supervise and support program staff and volunteers, fostering a collaborative, accountable, and mission-aligned work environment
Collaborate with the Director of Programs & Partnerships to recruit, onboard, and retain seasonal, contracted, and volunteer program staff
Provide guidance and supervision to the Community Impact Coordinator to support the successful implementation of assigned projects and initiatives
Monitor staff performance and program implementation to ensure compliance with established standards, procedures, and program expectations
Support and lead professional development and training opportunities to strengthen staff understanding of program practices, policies, safety requirements, and compliance expectations
Assist in the development and management of program budgets, including expense tracking, invoicing, and reconciliation
Monitor day-to-day program expenditures to ensure alignment with approved budgets and funding limitations
Support grant and contract management by maintaining accurate program data, records, and documentation and meeting reporting deadlines
Assist with program-related contracts and MOUs in coordination with the Director of Programs & Partnerships
Serve as a key liaison with school districts, community partners, public and private agencies, and program sites to support effective coordination, communication, and program implementation
Oversee student and family recruitment and enrollment processes to meet participation targets and contractual requirements
Build and maintain positive relationships with families, partners, sponsors, and donors to support program success and sustainability
Collaborate with marketing staff to support accurate and consistent program messaging across print and digital platforms
Ensure that program facilities and surrounding grounds are safe, secure, and adequate to meet program needs
Monitor site conditions and operational practices to ensure compliance with safety standards, licensing requirements, and partner expectations
Maintain accurate program records and contribute to internal reporting and evaluation efforts
Support continuous improvement through data-informed decision-making and feedback
Perform other duties as assigned in support of United Way’s Community Impact goals
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university
Five (5) + years of progressively responsible experience in nonprofit program management, community impact programming, partnership development, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Project Management experience required
Demonstrated experience managing multi-site or multi-program initiatives
Proven ability to supervise, coach, and support staff and volunteers
Experience participating in hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management
Ability to lead teams in a collaborative, mission-driven, and accountability-focused environment
Strong judgment and professionalism when addressing staff, family, or partner concerns
Strong understanding of program design, implementation, and evaluation
Experience monitoring program quality, timelines, and deliverables
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail
Experience working within grant-funded or contract-based programs, including compliance and reporting requirements
Preferred
Familiarity with out-of-school time, expanded learning, early childhood, or youth-serving programs (preferred but not required)
Company
United Way of Santa Barbara County
United Way of Santa Barbara County is a local nonprofit organization that serves children, adults, and families across Santa Barbara County.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Steve Ortiz
President & CEO
Frances Contreras
Director of Programs & Partnerships
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