Program Manager-Nonprofit

The Organization:


Fort Wayne UNITED, was formed in 2016 as a mayoral initiative with a focus on the following:

• Enhancing opportunities through increased youth advocacy for the most vulnerable citizens in Fort Waye
• Creating a safer city for those citizens most impacted by violent crime
• Education and empowering city leaders
• Decreasing violence and increasing hope in specific neighborhoods

In 2025 the organization became a 501(c)(3), formed a Board of Directors and focused on three pillars: Youth Advancement, Ten Point Coalition, and Unified Front which collectively, through various programs, proactive strategies, and educational events, live out the mission to "Advocate for and implement initiatives to ensure opportunities in our community to unite."

The role:


As Program Manager you will report to the Chair of the Board of Directors and will work very closely with the entire Board of Directors, which is a working Board, and all members are very involved in the organization.


You will:

• Lead, measure, and find continuing resources for the current programs including: Ten Point Coalition, LIVE Session, Friday Tie Day, and Late Night Basketball
• Provide staff support to these programs, including being on-site for some of the programs
• Create and help fund new programs, in partnership with the Board and the Program Committee
• Be an integral part of a non profit that is in a building phase as a newly formed 501(c)(3)
• Interact with the program participants as well as meet with funders
• Have a 40 hour work week that will include your enjoying flexible scheduling, as some programs are in the evening
• Spend your first 60 days learning about the different programs, becoming well acquainted with the Board members, talking with the stakeholders, and learning the history of Fort Wayne UNITED

What you will bring:

• A strong passion to be part of an amazing nonprofit mission-centered organization
• Demonstrated experience working with high school youth and young adults in a workplace setting
• Development/fundraising experience. Understand program sustainability.
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong multi-tasking skills
• Staff leadership experience
• Track record of building lasting relationships
• Confidence but also humility

What you will enjoy:

• Health Insurance
• 401(k) plus match of up to 3%
• 15 days of PTO
• 8 holidays
• Working remotely
• The opportunity to make a major impact on youth advocacy in the Fort Wayne Community

We are seeking local candidates for this opportunity.