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The Phoenix Project
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Program Officer, Petersburg, VA
The Phoenix Project, a 501(c)(3) organization that is leading the social entrepreneurship movement in Virginia, seeks a full time Program Officer to be based in its Petersburg, Virginia office.
This new position, created due to organizational growth, requires excellent interpersonal and written and oral communications skills. Our ideal candidate will be dynamic, organized, detail-oriented and highly motivated. The Program Officer will report to the Director of Programs and work closely with the senior staff to support the multitude of programs underway and in planning for the organization.
The Program Officer will:
Qualifications:
• A minimum of 2 year of relevant program leadership experience is strongly preferred;
• Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree preferred;
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to cultivate relationships successfully with a wide variety of constituents;
• Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail;
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office;
• Ability to work in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to multi-task; and
• Commitment to the Phoenix Project’s mission and strategies.
Salary will be commensurate with experience. A competitive benefits package is provided to all full time employees.
How to Apply:
Applicants should send a resume, cover letter, and a writing sample (under 3 pages) to David Carter, Director of Programs and General Counsel, at david@phoenixproject.org with “Program Officer Search” in the subject line. Preference will be given to candidates who submit their application materials by September 20 and are available to begin employment in early November. The Phoenix Project is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring, promotion, or retention on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, country of origin, sexual orientation, or physical disability.
This new position, created due to organizational growth, requires excellent interpersonal and written and oral communications skills. Our ideal candidate will be dynamic, organized, detail-oriented and highly motivated. The Program Officer will report to the Director of Programs and work closely with the senior staff to support the multitude of programs underway and in planning for the organization.
The Program Officer will:
- Serve as the primary staff person for the Phoenix Project’s summer Nonprofit Leadership and Social Entrepreneurship Program, including coordinating student recruitment, staff and faculty identification and recruitment, and ensuring effective management of financial and human resources to ensure the continued vitality of this innovative program;
- Serve as the primary staff person for the Phoenix Project’s new Middle College Enrichment Program in conjunction with the Petersburg Public School System and Richard Bland College;
- Support the model university-community partnership between the City of Petersburg and a consortia of colleges and universities, including the College of William and Mary and Virginia State University, currently working on community and economic development initiatives in the City; and
- Provide secondary support to other programs, as needed.
Qualifications:
• A minimum of 2 year of relevant program leadership experience is strongly preferred;
• Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree preferred;
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to cultivate relationships successfully with a wide variety of constituents;
• Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail;
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office;
• Ability to work in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to multi-task; and
• Commitment to the Phoenix Project’s mission and strategies.
Salary will be commensurate with experience. A competitive benefits package is provided to all full time employees.
How to Apply:
Applicants should send a resume, cover letter, and a writing sample (under 3 pages) to David Carter, Director of Programs and General Counsel, at david@phoenixproject.org with “Program Officer Search” in the subject line. Preference will be given to candidates who submit their application materials by September 20 and are available to begin employment in early November. The Phoenix Project is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring, promotion, or retention on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, country of origin, sexual orientation, or physical disability.
