Program Manager

DEPARTMENT:Programs

ROLE TITLE: Program Manager

REPORTS TO: Facilities Manager

LOCATION: Remote/Olympia, Washington State

LEVEL/SALARY: Volunteer

DESIRED HOURS: Monday through Saturday, Part-time Flexible Hours, 10am-2pm PST

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION: C.A.R.E. Wellness Center & Services

C.A.R.E. Wellness Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit charity with a mission of providing a safe farm stay, holistic retreat, and wellness programs for BIPOC community and allies for equality. Its programs are focused on persons of color and work with vulnerable populations such as BIPOC with justice-involvement, foster youth, and those suffering mental health challenges. The person in this role must be sensitive to these populations and center their duties on wellness.

Our Mission is to provide a safe farm stay, holistic retreat, and wellness programs for black, indigenous, people of color and allies, to recover from Post-Traumatic Slave Syndrome via Spirituality, Agro-Tourism, and Racial Justice.

Our Vision is Connectivity: to Nature; to God; and to Self. Our goal of acquiring farmland is to establish a safe spiritual retreat for people of color to escape constant trauma and begin repairing their fractured foundation and realize self-actualization. Our programs are a research community project with a goal of empowering others to heal from PTSS.

The Founder, Chair, and CEO is a woman of color, Pansexual, and person with disabilities fully committed to the growth of both C.A.R.E. Wellness Center (nonprofit) and C.A.R.E. Family Services, LLC (for-profit), also doing direct services for children and youth. We highly encourage an ethical, organized, and ambitious student or seasoned professional to help support the foundation of this new and unique nonprofit for the community. This is a home-based office welcoming volunteers, guests, and visitors for meetings while fundraising for farmland to headquarter wellness programs.

JOB SUMMARY:

We are looking for a dedicated Program Manager to lead our Programs Department. The ideal candidate will oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of our wellness and advocacy programs. This role requires a strategic thinker with a passion for community service and a deep understanding of mental health and holistic practices.

ROLE DESCRIPTION:

We are looking for an experienced, highly motivated, and enthusiastic volunteer who has a background in project and program management to work alongside our Partnership Manager and Program Assistant to cultivate relationships with all of our stakeholders and help develop the launch of our wellness programs and partner agency, C.A.R.E. Family Services, LLC. This would include attending meetings, events, and fundraisers with our leadership team and actively pursuing relationships with local and global community organizations by B2B outreach and marketing. This person is naturally extroverted, organized, punctual, with authentic communication and strong sales experience. This is a volunteer position that will lead to a full-time position contingent on funding. It can be remote, but a Washington resident is preferred to visit businesses and potential clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement program strategies that align with the organization’s mission and values.
• Lead a team of coordinators and volunteers to execute programs effectively.
• Manage program budgets, ensuring resources are allocated efficiently.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and make data-driven decisions to improve outcomes.
• Foster partnerships with community organizations and stakeholders.
• Advocate for mental health awareness and the importance of trauma-informed care.
• Organize training and professional development opportunities for staff and volunteers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Types 35+ WPM
• Excellent oral, text and written skills
• Preparing documentation and reports for the Programs Team
• Organizing program data, managing programs, and evaluations
• Implementing the Program Team’s Operations Manual
• Coordinating and leading Cross-Functional meetings weekly for status updates
• Assisting in the planning and overseeing significant program events
• Collaborating with Community Partners
• Supervising the Program Assistant
• Managing Program Operations Manual updates and edits

PROGRAMS USED:

• Microsoft Suite
• Notion CRM
• Slack & Yodel
• Office Machinery

WORK CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The Program Manager works flexible shifts remotely with some scheduled time in office, meeting and event settings during quarter sessions for programs, with minimal bending, stooping, sitting, and kneeling. May require long periods of standing. Exposure to animals, plants, perfume/incense, and nuts. May require infrequent lifting up to 50 lbs. May require some local travel.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven experience in program management, preferably in a nonprofit setting.
• Knowledge of mental health issues, wellness practices, and community advocacy.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to inspire and motivate a team.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze data and use insights to drive program improvements.
• A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of program delivery.

C.A.R.E. Wellness Center is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all stakeholders.

NEXT STEPS: Please Apply HERE!

Private Group Details:

• Group Size Range: 1 - 5
• Event can be held at a volunteer group location (e.g. office, park)
• Event can be held at organization location(s)
• Event can be held virtually
• Donation Requested

Watch our video to learn more: Mission Nonprofit featuring C.A.R.E. Wellness Cent