Head of Programme Management

The Program Manager is a staff position within the Affiliate’s Field Department. The position reports to the Field Director and is responsible for the overall design, implementation, and evaluation of programs that build and sustain the ACLU-FL base through leadership development, skills-building, and community engagement.

Managing implementation and evaluation of established and new or evolving programs that engage ACLU-FL supporters

Supervising and developing 5-6 Field staff members in programmatic work that aligns with strategic priorities and department needs

Supporting overall department management and leadership, in partnership with the Field Director

Managing the ACLU‑FL Field Fellowship and Internship programs

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS While no one person will have all the qualities enumerated below, the successful candidate will bring many of the following qualifications and attributes:

3‑5 years of professional field organizing experience

Experience in community/field organizing and base building that uses a “snowflake” organizing model preferred.

A history of working collaboratively and successfully with people and organizations from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds and a broad range of ideological positions and religious views.

A flexible team player who works collaboratively and shares responsibility and credit.

Experience managing multiple projects at once.

Deep understanding and enthusiasm for volunteer leadership development through program design, group trainings, individual development and relationship building.

Demonstrated experience in large scale event design and management.

Attentive to details when managing meetings, events and trainings ranging in size and complexity.

Strong writing and analytical skills, including the ability to conceptualize and finalize high‑quality activist materials, toolkits, trainings and presentations.

Comfortable implementing standard equity and inclusion practices.

Strong project and time management skills, including developing and adhering to timelines and deadlines, tracking progress on goals, and managing and prioritizing competing projects for individual work, supervised staff and lateral colleagues.

Disciplined in completing routine, daily administrative functions and keeping track of details, or delegating these tasks effectively, including tracking volunteers in databases, scheduling meetings with many participants, sending reminder emails to volunteer program participants, and other administrative tasks.

Ability to supervise and coach staff on giving feedback, fostering an equitable environment, navigating challenging relationships, project planning, and developing growth plans.

Ability to work collaboratively with a variety of organizational stakeholders, including staff, volunteer, and complex partnerships or coalitions, and to resolve conflicts when working with people from different backgrounds and life experiences;

Adaptability and capacity to change course quickly when required, propose new ideas or solutions, or take on temporary added work as needed.

work with the Field Director to propose solutions to address problematic volunteers; and manage challenges with partner organizations.

Excellent judgment, especially when dealing with sensitive situations or information, including legal and personnel matters.

Has a valid driver’s license and regular access to a car, can drive outside of the county, as necessary, and work evenings and weekends when needed.

Fluency in another language is a plus but not required.

The ACLU of Florida provides excellent benefits, including health and dental insurance with generous vacation, holiday and sick leave policies, as well as a Defined Contribution 401(k) Retirement Plan.