Program Manager - Cincinnati

ABOUT PUBLIC ALLIES

Public Allies' (PA) mission is to create a just and equitable society and the diverse leadership to sustain it. We envision a more perfect Union that includes all of us -- a United States where all people experience belonging, are free, self-determined, and fully share in the prosperity of the country. Public Allies Cincinnati brings our proven leadership development model to the local community of Cincinnati. We believe that young people are a crucial force to build a thriving city. We engage the talents, passions and knowledge of young people, and we work collaboratively to center young people in our collective efforts.

JOB SUMMARY

Operating within a collaborative co-leadership model, the Program Manager – Strategic Partnerships & Recruitment leads site-wide candidate recruitment, pipeline development, marketing, and signature public-facing events. Working alongside the Senior Program Manager and a peer Program Manager, this role focuses specifically on building community partnerships that drive a diverse, competitive pool of Ally applicants and supporting initial outreach for Partner Organization (PO) leads. This position manages the full candidate selection journey, coordinates regional communications, recruits and directs event-day volunteers, and leads the planning for hallmark community events like Meet the Allies, Presentations of Learning, and Graduationall while providing direct coaching support to a cohort of Allies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND KEY OUTCOMES

Ally Recruitment, Selection & Pipeline Building

• Design, lead, and execute the full Ally recruitment and selection process to secure a strong, diverse cohort of applicants each program year.
• Build and cultivate strategic community partnerships with colleges, grassroots organizations, trade programs, and local networks to expand candidate pipelines.
• Oversee candidate intake, application review, screening interviews, background check processes, and selection orientation.
• Utilize diverse recruitment tactics, including grassroots/on-the-ground recruitment, relationship building, digital campaigns, and partner referral campaigns.

Marketing, Communications & Community Outreach

• Manage local digital media and marketing campaigns in collaboration with the Public Allies National Office (PANO) Marketing team.
• Maintain an active and engaging social media presence throughout the year to support followers, applicants, and partners.
• Support lead generation and initial outreach for the Partner Organization (PO) sales pipeline to assist with host site expansion.

Program Signature Events, Volunteer & Community Engagement

• Plan, coordinate, and execute major public-facing site events (including Meet the Allies, Presentations of Learning, and Graduation), managing full lifecycle execution, venue logistics, vendors, and promotional efforts.
• Recruit, onboard, schedule, and direct event-day volunteers to ensure seamless event logistics, guest engagement, and overall execution.
• Serve as an active ambassador for Public Allies Cincinnati at networking opportunities, career fairs, community gatherings, and volunteer mobilization efforts.

Ally Coaching & Co-Leadership

• Partner closely with the Senior Program Manager and co-leading Program Manager to align recruitment timelines, training schedules, and site priorities.
• Provide 1-on-1 professional coaching and support for a designated group of up to ten (10) Allies, fostering skill growth, self-awareness, and personal development.
• Maintain compliant member files, review time logs, and ensure timely completion of required paperwork for assigned Allies.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in talent recruitment, community outreach, partnership development, or marketing/event management.
• Proven ability to plan and execute large public events and community gatherings.
• Strong relationship-building skills with a track record of cultivating diverse networks and community partnerships.
• Experience leveraging social media platforms and digital content for recruitment and audience engagement.
• Strong commitment to and demonstrated capacity to act from Public Allies’ core values (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Focus on Assets, Integrity, Collaboration, Continuous Learning, Innovation).
• Strong written, verbal, and public presentation skills.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends for recruitment and events.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in talent acquisition, college recruiting, or grassroots community outreach.
• Professional experience in marketing, digital communications, or social media campaign management.
• Experience in volunteer recruitment, volunteer management, or community engagement coordination for large-scale events.
• Experience with sales support, lead generation, or business development pipelines.
• Familiarity with graphic design tools (e.g., Canva), social media scheduling tools, or CRM/applicant tracking systems.
• Prior experience with AmeriCorps, Public Allies, or national service networks.

PAY EQUITY AND TRANSPARENCY

Public Allies is committed to eradicating the pervasive and systemic racial, gender, and socioeconomic barriers to meaningful and sustaining employment that perpetuate inequality and limit opportunity. We believe pay equity and transparency in the hiring process are the first steps.

The salary for this role is $60,000. We appreciate the time and energy it takes candidates to engage in a job search and the hiring process, and to reinforce this commitment, we will be open about pay ranges and opportunities early on, keeping true to our internal equity standards so we can ensure fairness with every person.

TOTAL REWARDS

Excellent benefits including;

• Paid Time Off (PTO): Annual accrual of 18 days per year, increasing to 24 days at 3 years of employment.

• Plus 1 Days: 5 additional PTO days each year.

• Sick Time: Unlimited sick time to all employees.

• Eleven paid holidays and office closures for Spring Break, Thanksgiving Break, and Winter Break.

• 401K Match: Public Allies matches your contributions dollar for dollar up to 5% beginning the first of the month following 30 days of employment.

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance & Flexible Spending Account: Public Allies offers insurance plans to employees and their dependents and spouse/domestic partner at reasonable costs.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Employees have access to free confidential counseling, coaching, and work-life services.

• Short & Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance: Covered by Public Allies, at no cost to the employee.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position is predominantly sedentary requiring the ability to sit, bend, stand and walk. It may require occasional stooping, reaching, stair-climbing and repetitive motions of the hands and wrist related to writing and typing at an electronic keyboard. It rarely requires kneeling, pushing/pulling and repetitive motions of the feet.

Physical demands of the position necessitate hearing, talking, handling, and grasping regularly. Specific vision conditions include close vision reading. It requires the ability to operate a computer, telephone, fax, copy machine and adding machine or calculator.

The position is generally performed in an office environment. The noise level is generally low to quiet. The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations, however, will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform said essential functions.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit a cover letter explaining your interest in and qualifications for the position as detailed in this announcement, resume, and three professional references (including at least one supervisor).

Applications without a cover letter and resume will not be considered.

Applications received before November 4, 2024 will receive priority consideration.