Association Of Zoos & Aquariums
Manager, Community Partnerships & Impact - Operations
Association Of Zoos & Aquariums, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
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Manager, Community Partnerships & Impact - Operations
Salary: Starting at $58,000SUMMARY:Shedd Aquarium is seeking a Manager of Community Partnerships & Impact - Operations for the Community Partnerships and Impact department. The ideal candidate should have strong organizational and managerial skills and develop or improve systems and processes to support partnership tracking, budgeting, and reporting activities. This position requires fostering a culture of collaboration and connection internally and externally, providing supportive leadership, and being aware of opportunities across the Aquarium that may benefit communities.The Community Partnerships and Impact department at Shedd promotes equitable partnerships in Chicago to improve outcomes for communities and nature. They collaborate with other Learning and community teams, nurture strategic partnerships, and measure effectiveness through data analysis.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
include the following:Demonstrate leadership per Shedd’s mission and values.Support a broad range of departmental operations, including:Tracking department spending of the operating budget in conjunction with the annual plan and communicating fiscal status updates to the director as appropriate.Contributing to the development of the department’s operating budget with the director.Preparing, reviewing, and submitting grant narratives, budgets, and reports with development and finance staff as needed. Track spend-down against budgets.Implementing collaborative agreements and vendor applications.Manage departmental resources, materials, and programming spaces.Manage tracking of partnership data via Shedd’s constituent relationship management system, ensuring participation across all Learning & Community teams.Coordinate with internal teams to improve Shedd’s in-kind ticketing request process and roll out a new ticketing partnership program.Identify needs for access and accommodations across Learning & Community.Manage project phases according to deadlines to ensure goals and objectives are being met.Co-create and implement strategies for assessing programs and incorporating partner/stakeholder feedback.Maintain relationships with community organizations and other relevant stakeholders.Supervise Staff and interns throughout the program development process.Facilitate programs on-site or in the community, as required.Support internal and external communications efforts.Build and nurture intra- and interdepartmental relationships.Demonstrate a commitment to professional and personal growth.Other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONSEducation:
B.S./B.A. in a relevant field or equivalent experience.Experience:3+ years of experience in planning, development, budget management, implementation, and evaluation of programming.2+ years of experience acting in a supervisory role.Willingness to implement aquatic education programs.Extensive experience working in Chicago communities.Experience entering, modifying, and querying from relational databases.Strong cultural competence is required.Knowledge of racial justice principles is strongly preferred.Must be proficient with current Microsoft Office suite.A valid driver’s license is strongly preferred.Interest in and enthusiasm for lifelong learning.Positive attitude and familiarity with new and emerging technologies.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThis is an active position. Staff must move around the aquarium to various exhibits and workspaces.This position works with a variety of community partners.Able to facilitate program activities, including using a tablet or computer.This work will demand travel and work outdoors with community partners.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment may include sensory triggers such as large crowds, unusual smells, and outdoor elements.BENEFITS WORKING AT SHEDD:Medical InsuranceVision and Dental InsurancePaid HolidaysLife InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramReasonable Accommodations:
Shedd Aquarium is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.We strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQ+ community, veterans and active duty military, parents, individuals with disabilities, and individuals from all cultural backgrounds to apply.Shedd Aquarium1200 S DuSable Lake Shore DrChicago, IL 60605
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Manager, Community Partnerships & Impact - Operations
Salary: Starting at $58,000SUMMARY:Shedd Aquarium is seeking a Manager of Community Partnerships & Impact - Operations for the Community Partnerships and Impact department. The ideal candidate should have strong organizational and managerial skills and develop or improve systems and processes to support partnership tracking, budgeting, and reporting activities. This position requires fostering a culture of collaboration and connection internally and externally, providing supportive leadership, and being aware of opportunities across the Aquarium that may benefit communities.The Community Partnerships and Impact department at Shedd promotes equitable partnerships in Chicago to improve outcomes for communities and nature. They collaborate with other Learning and community teams, nurture strategic partnerships, and measure effectiveness through data analysis.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
include the following:Demonstrate leadership per Shedd’s mission and values.Support a broad range of departmental operations, including:Tracking department spending of the operating budget in conjunction with the annual plan and communicating fiscal status updates to the director as appropriate.Contributing to the development of the department’s operating budget with the director.Preparing, reviewing, and submitting grant narratives, budgets, and reports with development and finance staff as needed. Track spend-down against budgets.Implementing collaborative agreements and vendor applications.Manage departmental resources, materials, and programming spaces.Manage tracking of partnership data via Shedd’s constituent relationship management system, ensuring participation across all Learning & Community teams.Coordinate with internal teams to improve Shedd’s in-kind ticketing request process and roll out a new ticketing partnership program.Identify needs for access and accommodations across Learning & Community.Manage project phases according to deadlines to ensure goals and objectives are being met.Co-create and implement strategies for assessing programs and incorporating partner/stakeholder feedback.Maintain relationships with community organizations and other relevant stakeholders.Supervise Staff and interns throughout the program development process.Facilitate programs on-site or in the community, as required.Support internal and external communications efforts.Build and nurture intra- and interdepartmental relationships.Demonstrate a commitment to professional and personal growth.Other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONSEducation:
B.S./B.A. in a relevant field or equivalent experience.Experience:3+ years of experience in planning, development, budget management, implementation, and evaluation of programming.2+ years of experience acting in a supervisory role.Willingness to implement aquatic education programs.Extensive experience working in Chicago communities.Experience entering, modifying, and querying from relational databases.Strong cultural competence is required.Knowledge of racial justice principles is strongly preferred.Must be proficient with current Microsoft Office suite.A valid driver’s license is strongly preferred.Interest in and enthusiasm for lifelong learning.Positive attitude and familiarity with new and emerging technologies.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThis is an active position. Staff must move around the aquarium to various exhibits and workspaces.This position works with a variety of community partners.Able to facilitate program activities, including using a tablet or computer.This work will demand travel and work outdoors with community partners.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment may include sensory triggers such as large crowds, unusual smells, and outdoor elements.BENEFITS WORKING AT SHEDD:Medical InsuranceVision and Dental InsurancePaid HolidaysLife InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramReasonable Accommodations:
Shedd Aquarium is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.We strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQ+ community, veterans and active duty military, parents, individuals with disabilities, and individuals from all cultural backgrounds to apply.Shedd Aquarium1200 S DuSable Lake Shore DrChicago, IL 60605
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