About StriveTogether
StriveTogether is a national movement with a clear purpose: helping every child succeed in school and in life from cradle to career, regardless of race, ethnicity, zip code or circumstance. We work to break down barriers, change systems and improve outcomes with the Cradle to Career Network, made up of nearly 70 communities across the country. StriveTogether provides resources, best practices and processes to give every child every chance for success.
The StriveTogether team is passionate, talented and dedicated to achieving our mission. We seek and value all kinds of diversity and lived experience, and work hard to eliminate inequities in ourselves, our organization and our communities. Our goals are bold, so we support each other to try new things, have tough conversations and push for change. As we work, we share learning and progress, use data to make decisions and celebrate our wins.
About you
You take joy in leading events and projects from conception to execution, ensuring that programs are effective, and run smoothly. You are highly organized and detail-oriented and thrive in dynamic environments where you can manage multiple tasks and collaborate with others. As a connector, you build intentional relationships with team members and external partners, understanding and anticipating their needs. You are a fast learner, adapting quickly to new challenges while remaining human and results-centered in your approach. Your logistics and operations skill set encompasses both the technical aspects and the relational dynamics at play. You’re constantly thinking about how to strengthen high-quality processes, and ensuring that all learning and data is collected and analyzed from events and programs.
At StriveTogether, we’re dedicated to creating equitable pathways to economic mobility. To be successful in this role, you must understand the challenges faced by marginalized communities — including but not limited to barriers of race, ethnicity, class, ability, immigration status, gender and their intersections
About the position
Reporting to the Senior Director, Network Impact, the Specialist, Network Impact is a new role which will support the operations, logistics and implementation of various offerings. Network offerings are a range of events and trainings that the Network team provides to Network partners. Offerings include asynchronous, virtual, and in-person events, workshops and trainings such as webinars, learning series, conferences for a certain topic, and coaching programs for Network members. This role supports the Network team and external facilitators with project management. Additionally, the Specialist will act as a collaborator and liaison between teams. They will be responsible for accurate data collection and entry, project and plan management, as well as maintaining event calendars.
Responsibilities and Duties
Project Manage and Execute Network Offerings and Events (30%)
- Facilitate and/or support Network Impact team planning meetings to ensure all logistical and technical needs are met.
- Curate and distribute materials such as email messaging, talking points, and preparation materials for planning meetings.
- Oversee technical aspects of virtual events, including platform setup, management, and troubleshooting and act as the primary contact for updates and communication.
- Manage virtual offering registration, ensuring accuracy and timely handling of attendee lists.
- Monitor planning processes, address potential issues, and implement solutions for successful execution of network offerings and events.
- Implement quality control measures to ensure impactful events with high service levels and participant satisfaction.
- Gather participant feedback post-offering and work with the Insights and Analytics Team and the Network Impact Project Managers to compile reports and identify areas for improvement.
- Maintain an organized archive of offering materials, including agendas, presentations, and other resources.
Data, Communications, and Training Systems Management (35%)
- Coordinate with the events team to provide the Network Impact team with in-person event registration data.
- Collect and input network member engagement data into Salesforce in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Manage backend LMS builds for exclusive offerings, ensuring alignment with current LMS guidelines.
- Route incident management tickets appropriately and collaborate with the Training Team to enhance network support.
- Partner with Marketing and Communications to promote offerings, monitor enrollment data, and escalate promotion needs when necessary.
- Ensure consistent logging of relevant engagements in Salesforce on a weekly basis.
Project Management (35%)
- Collaborate with Network Team and Event staff to execute offerings and prepare materials.
- Develop and manage project timelines to ensure tasks are completed on schedule.
- Track performance metrics, including data collection and analysis.
- Coordinate the creation and distribution of materials, handouts, presentations, and other resources.
- Oversee the administration of a central offering calendar, working closely with network offering leads.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and recommend enhancements to align with organizational goals.
Required Qualifications
- Two or more years of experience managing projects with strong results and human-centered orientation
- Proven experience in managing project cycles to successful completion
- Strong organizational skills with an eye for detail and commitment to meeting deadlines
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with diverse partners
- Ability to work on several tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, with experience organizing and prioritizing work quickly in response to changing needs
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience utilizing Salesforce and project management tools
- Prior experience and success working in ambiguity, such as in a new organization, team or role
Location and Work Requirements
- Ability to effectively utilize remote work technology, including Slack, Zoom and others.
- This role has the opportunity to be fully remote or based out of StriveTogether’s downtown Cincinnati headquarters.
- Cincinnati candidates have a hybrid work schedule, which requires coming into the office 3x per week based on the needs of the role and their preferences. The dog-friendly office features paid parking, a rooftop deck and snacks and beverages.
- Fully remote team members have access to DeskPass for community desk and meeting room options.
- Up to 20%travel required
Compensation and Benefits
The anticipated salary range for this role is $62,000 - $68,000. The salary range accounts for Cincinnati-similar geographic regions and will be adjusted based on geographic market.
StriveTogether also provides competitive benefits and professional development opportunities including:
- Fifteen days paid time off with four personal days, eleven holidays and a five-day break at the end of the year. PTO increases to twenty days after five years and staff members are able to apply for sabbatical in their seventh year of employment
- Competitive health and dental with up to $2,500 contribution from company for an HSA for HDHP participants
- Automatic 3% employer contribution to retirement plan and up to another 1% based on a total of 5% employee contribution
- Options for professional development internally and externally including webinars, conferences and trainings
- Paid parental leave
- 100% paid vision, short-term and long-term disability, basic life insurance and access to Employee Assistance Program
- Cell phone, internet and $250 yearly home office stipend
Application and Interview Process
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with a target start date in March 2025. The process below is reflective of the typical process but may adjust slightly based on need and timing.
- Phone Screen
- Hiring Manager Interview
- Performance Task
- Panel Interview
- Reference Checks
If you need assistance completing your application or require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the interview process due to a disability or another reason protected by law, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive process and are here to help. Please contact us at px@strivetogether.org.
Commitment to Racial Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
StriveTogether seeks to disrupt inequitable practices that impact historically marginalized individuals and communities. We recognize that you may not have an exact match with every qualification for this role, and that's okay — we encourage you to apply. Research indicates that individuals from marginalized groups, particularly women, people of color and members of the LGBTQ+ community, often hesitate to apply unless they meet all criteria. We value diverse experiences and perspectives, and we welcome your application.
Equal Opportunity Employer
StriveTogether provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, domestic partnership status, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
StriveTogether participates in the E-Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Learn more about your rights and responsibilities under E-Verify at https://www.e-verify.gov
