Project Manager – Training and Facilitation (Part-time)

OVERVIEW:  United Community Services of Johnson County is a 501(c)(3) with the mission to provide data analysis, lead collaborative planning, and mobilize resources to enhance the availability and delivery of health and human services. Every community faces an ever-changing environment, and that environment directly impacts human well-being. Effective planning and collaboration can shape how a community responds to those changes. That’s where United Community Services of Johnson County comes in.

Job Description: UCS is seeking a highly motivated and passionate individual to join our team as a Part-Time Project Manager. This role will primarily focus on training and facilitation related to:

  • Racial Equity and Inclusion
  • Civic Engagement
  • Advocacy skills
  • Community connectedness

The Project Manager will also be involved in research and data analysis related to the social determinants of health to support the overarching work of UCS.

Responsibilities:

  1. Course Design and Facilitation:
    1. Design and develop training content and materials.
    2. Adapt course content to meet the specific needs of each audience or cohort to ensure content is accessible, engaging, and impactful.
    3. Lead collaborative planning, organization, and facilitation of courses on racial equity and inclusion, civic engagement, community connectedness, and advocacy.
    4. Foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all participants.
  2. Racial Equity and Inclusion (REI):
    1. Ensure there is a REI lens in all of UCS’ teaching content.
    2. Ensure that stakeholders internally and externally have an opportunity to learn and understand REI concepts.
  3. Stakeholder Engagement:
    1. Build and maintain relationships with community stakeholders, organizations, and partners.
    2. Collaborate with local entities to enhance civic participation, social connectedness, and community advocacy.
    3. Build demand for additional facilitation and training courses and cohorts to be delivered by UCS.
  4. Project Management:
    1. Manage and coordinate logistics for courses, including course and cohort recruitment, scheduling, venue coordination, and participant communication.
    2. Ensure successful execution of projects within established timelines and budgets.
    3. Perform evaluation of each course or training and identify ways to continually improve the efficacy and value of trainings to the audience and community.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., sociology, public health, community development) or relevant experience.
  • 5 years of experience in facilitation and curriculum development.
  • Experience with racial equity and inclusion facilitation.
  • Strong facilitation and presentation skills with diverse audiences.
  • Excellent project management. Experience working with diverse groups – from citizen-based groups to nonprofits to businesses and public sector.
  • Ability to work collaboratively to identify common ground and common goals.
  • Knowledge of social determinants of health and community engagement strategies.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Schedule: This is a part-time position with flexible hours, requiring approximately 20 hours per week.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to Cathy Goodwin at cathyg@ucsjoco.org.