Children’s Oncology Camping Association
COCA-I is looking for a Program Manager to oversee projects from start to finish and ensure that they are completed on time and within budget.
The program manager must have strong practical experience in project management, which was gained through managing large and complex projects.
Children’s Oncology Camping Association
COCA-I Program Manager Job Description
- Good knowledge and handling of project and program management methodology and techniques;
- Good understanding of the wider objectives of the program;
- Ability to work positively with the wide range of individuals involved in program management;
- Strong leadership and management skills;
- Good knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation procedures; and
- The ability to find innovative ways to resolve problems.
The Program Manager is responsible for overseeing the development of programs that support COCA-I’s main objectives. Some of the primary duties include:
- Organizing daily activities based on the goals of the organization
- Devising new programs that support the organization’s objectives
- Coming up with sustainable goals for the organization
- Working with the Executive Director to develop budgets and plans for the programs
- Evaluating and assessing the programs’ strengths and weaknesses
- Meeting with the Board of Directors, Committee Chairs and other stakeholders to discuss program status and goals
- Working with the Executive Director to improve strategies
Specific Responsibilities and Duties
Annual Conference Support - Some of these tasks would be the specific responsibility of the Program Manager, others worked in collaboration with the Executive Director and the Conference Committee
- Design and Publication of periodic Conference Newsletters beginning in June
- Production of Conference Program (print, pdf, and mobile app)
- Coordination of Conference Schedule with Speaker Committee
- Speaker Coordination
- Run of Show
- Spirit of COCA-I and Camp Spirit Awards Coordination
- Assistance with the COCAcon website design
Gold Ribbon Program – The Program Manager will be intimately involved with three major initiatives within the Gold Ribbon program and will work with the Gold Ribbon Committee Chair to oversee:
- Online Portal/GR program –
- Online Portal Support – Working with the Executive Director and Gold Ribbon Committee Chair to design, test, and refine the Gold Ribbon online portal.
- Document Support – Should bugs and design issues in the online portal reduce functionality, the Program Manager will be responsible to collect, store, and report on Gold Ribbon application and support materials.
- GR Visitor Program –
- Logistics support of the Gold Ribbon visitor program.
- Assist Chair in training Camps and Visitors for Visits
- Continue development of Gold Ribbon Operation Documents
- Gold Ribbon Self Certification Program
- Assuming COCA-I embarks on a 2-year program to certify the remaining 44 non-Gold Ribbon Camps, the Program Manager will coordinate and support the candidate camps.
- Coordination of GR Application Review Committee – Spring and Fall Meetings
- Provide the review committee with the necessary forms and documents.
Training Sessions & Videos – Assist the Executive Director to
- Identify content, speakers, and coordinate monthly (or as required) webinars
- Communicate and schedule webinars with speakers
- Schedule and post monthly webinars to the event website
- Host the webinars and arrange all details with the speaker(s)
- Help with the development of the ongoing training videos
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related subject
- Experience with Microsoft Office
- Ability to learn about website database features and implementing information for COCA-I and COCAcon sites
- Ability to maintain work flow in a fast-paced environment
- Exceptional interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work closely with COCA-I Board, Executive Director, and COCA-I Members
- Prior experience with all facets of Event/Conference/Venue planning and implementation
- Experience working with a pediatric oncology camp
- Managing Budgets and Expenditures
- Planning Projects
- Ability to Post On and Manage COCA-I Social Media Platforms (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram)
- Program/Brochure Design
- Independent self-starter
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
Working Hours
This is a flexible part-time salaried (exempt) position, typically requiring 30 hours/week. There may be certain times (particularly in the fall around the time of the COCA-I Annual Conference) where additional hours will be necessary (and will earn compensatory time for hours exceeding 30 hours/week). The COCA-I Program Manager is a tele-commuting, work-at-home position. Travel may be required to support COCA-I activities, and will be paid by COCA-I. In addition to compensation, COCA-I will reimburse for internet usage and provide a laptop computer.
Pay Range
$28,500 - $35,000/year
To apply go to: https://www.cocai.org/component/chronoforms5/?chronoform=Program_Manager...
Application Deadline: January 15, 2022