Job Description
Haverhill Promise Campaign Manager, Haverhill Public Library (Haverhill) Haverhill Promise mobilizes the work of more than 20 organizations throughout the city in a collective effort to dramatically increase the percentage of Haverhill children reading on grade level by 3rd grade. The initiative believes that through collective action and channeling the citys broad-based resources and assets, students can achieve greater reading proficiency across all socioeconomic and learning backgrounds. Haverhill Promises work to envision, create, and nurture a culture of reading throughout the city, starting in the early years, is focused on three areas: School Readiness, School Attendance, and Summer Learning.
The campaign manager reports directly to the Director of the Haverhill Public Library, with oversight provided by the Library Board of Trustees.
The campaign manager will lead a community-focused effort to ensure that all of Haverhill students are reading proficiently by the end of third grade. This is a unique opportunity to sharpen the initiatives vision and deepen its impact by working collaboratively and strategically with partners throughout the city around a common goal.
POSITION SUMMARY AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Haverhill Promise is seeking a campaign manager to develop, lead, maintain, and grow relationships with an ever-growing network of community partners participating in the three areas of focus (School Readiness, School Attendance, and Summer Learning). The campaign manager will have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to take a big vision -- to increase literacy skills for Haverhills young children -- and develop action plans to make progress towards tangible goals.
The campaign manager will develop strong working relationships with each of the partner organizations and understand, value, and help amplify the role they have in moving forward the goals and objectives of Haverhill Promise. A skilled and passionate advocate, the campaign manager will actively leverage partners activities, ensuring they are mutually reinforcing while identifying opportunities for organizations to work together on key initiatives.
Additionally, the campaign manager will convene working groups and other committees, serving as a bridge to enhance communication and connectivity between and among the various partner organizations, and throughout the broader Haverhill community. The campaign manager will track and manage the work of partners as it relates to the collective work plan and develop tools and mechanisms for reporting and sharing progress of the collective effort.
Using an equitable and inclusive approach, the campaign manager will engage communities throughout the city to demonstrate the power of self-directed reading and how it can be a pathway to success and opportunity that shapes the future for all children in Haverhill.
Qualifications Experiences:
At least five years of progressively responsible experiences, preferably in community organizing, community outreach, coalition building, and/or fundraising and development
Demonstrated track record of organizing and managing partnerships with public, private, nonprofit, and grassroots organizations
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and an appreciation for how diverse views can come together for collective impact
Demonstrated understanding of group process and how to effectively convene coalitions, manage a collective agenda, and lead groups toward consensus through effective facilitation
Experience in data analysis and research to inform decision-making, as well as in helping others use data to inform their work
Attributes:
Self-directed and self-motivated individual with strategic acumen and a successful record of initiating and leading complex, and ultimately sustainable, projects
An aptitude for remaining focused on goals and objectives, with demonstrated ability to grasp new concepts quickly, work well with people, and bring an attitude of focused dedication
Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively, with strong problem solving, analytical, and planning skills
Strong oral and written communication skills, and ability to brand and market the work and outcomes of Haverhill Promise
Highly skilled at developing strong working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders with a wide variety of professional backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives
Ability to adapt quickly, be creative, and embrace ambiguity
Passion for early literacy, child development, and strong belief in the power of collective impact
The campaign manager of Haverhill Promise is a full-time, year-round, contract position paid via the Trustees of the Haverhill Public Library. The starting salary for this position is $75,000-85,000. There are no fringe benefits, but levels of paid sick time and vacation time can be negotiated. It is expected that the Director will work directly within the Haverhill community to ensure consistent and ongoing presence and engagement with community partners, including some evening or occasional weekend hours.
Full/Part Time Full Time
Education MLS/Masters
Salary Range $75,000.00- $85,000.00/year Back to Job Listings
Haverhill Promise Campaign Manager, Haverhill Public Library (Haverhill) Haverhill Promise mobilizes the work of more than 20 organizations throughout the city in a collective effort to dramatically increase the percentage of Haverhill children reading on grade level by 3rd grade. The initiative believes that through collective action and channeling the citys broad-based resources and assets, students can achieve greater reading proficiency across all socioeconomic and learning backgrounds. Haverhill Promises work to envision, create, and nurture a culture of reading throughout the city, starting in the early years, is focused on three areas: School Readiness, School Attendance, and Summer Learning.
The campaign manager reports directly to the Director of the Haverhill Public Library, with oversight provided by the Library Board of Trustees.
The campaign manager will lead a community-focused effort to ensure that all of Haverhill students are reading proficiently by the end of third grade. This is a unique opportunity to sharpen the initiatives vision and deepen its impact by working collaboratively and strategically with partners throughout the city around a common goal.
POSITION SUMMARY AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Haverhill Promise is seeking a campaign manager to develop, lead, maintain, and grow relationships with an ever-growing network of community partners participating in the three areas of focus (School Readiness, School Attendance, and Summer Learning). The campaign manager will have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to take a big vision -- to increase literacy skills for Haverhills young children -- and develop action plans to make progress towards tangible goals.
The campaign manager will develop strong working relationships with each of the partner organizations and understand, value, and help amplify the role they have in moving forward the goals and objectives of Haverhill Promise. A skilled and passionate advocate, the campaign manager will actively leverage partners activities, ensuring they are mutually reinforcing while identifying opportunities for organizations to work together on key initiatives.
Additionally, the campaign manager will convene working groups and other committees, serving as a bridge to enhance communication and connectivity between and among the various partner organizations, and throughout the broader Haverhill community. The campaign manager will track and manage the work of partners as it relates to the collective work plan and develop tools and mechanisms for reporting and sharing progress of the collective effort.
Using an equitable and inclusive approach, the campaign manager will engage communities throughout the city to demonstrate the power of self-directed reading and how it can be a pathway to success and opportunity that shapes the future for all children in Haverhill.
Qualifications Experiences:
At least five years of progressively responsible experiences, preferably in community organizing, community outreach, coalition building, and/or fundraising and development
Demonstrated track record of organizing and managing partnerships with public, private, nonprofit, and grassroots organizations
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and an appreciation for how diverse views can come together for collective impact
Demonstrated understanding of group process and how to effectively convene coalitions, manage a collective agenda, and lead groups toward consensus through effective facilitation
Experience in data analysis and research to inform decision-making, as well as in helping others use data to inform their work
Attributes:
Self-directed and self-motivated individual with strategic acumen and a successful record of initiating and leading complex, and ultimately sustainable, projects
An aptitude for remaining focused on goals and objectives, with demonstrated ability to grasp new concepts quickly, work well with people, and bring an attitude of focused dedication
Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively, with strong problem solving, analytical, and planning skills
Strong oral and written communication skills, and ability to brand and market the work and outcomes of Haverhill Promise
Highly skilled at developing strong working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders with a wide variety of professional backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives
Ability to adapt quickly, be creative, and embrace ambiguity
Passion for early literacy, child development, and strong belief in the power of collective impact
Spanish speaking proficiency preferred
The campaign manager of Haverhill Promise is a full-time, year-round, contract position paid via the Trustees of the Haverhill Public Library. The starting salary for this position is $75,000-85,000. There are no fringe benefits, but levels of paid sick time and vacation time can be negotiated. It is expected that the Director will work directly within the Haverhill community to ensure consistent and ongoing presence and engagement with community partners, including some evening or occasional weekend hours.
Full/Part Time Full Time
Education MLS/Masters
Salary Range $75,000.00- $85,000.00/year Closing Date Open until filled, priority given to applications received by August 10
How to Apply Send cover letter and resume to: Sarah Moser, Director, smoser@haverhillpl.org
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