Program Manager, Choices in Childbirth, New York, NY

Program Manager (part-time)

Posted on: May 21, 2013
Application deadline: May 28, 2013
Posted by: Choices in Childbirth

DESCRIPTION

Choices in Childbirth seeks a part-time (20 hours a week) Program Manager for The Business of Being Born: Classroom Edition program.

ORGANIZATION

Choices in Childbirth (www.choicesinchildbirth.org) is a non-profit organization that is a national leader in consumer advocacy and education for women and their families. At CiC we believe that every woman deserves a safe, respectful and deeply fulfilling birth experience. We help women make informed decisions about where, how and with whom to birth and ensure that they have access to the full range of birth options. CiC constantly strives to improve maternity care across the country and to ensure that the birth of each child is treated with the respect and reverence that it deserves.

PROGRAM

The Business of Being Born, Ricki Lake and Abby Epstein's renowned feature-length documentary film about maternity care in the United States has been modified for classroom use. The Business of Being Born: Classroom Edition (BoBB:CE) (www.classroombobb.com) is an educational tool, that includes a 30 minute version of the original film and study guide. The intention of this program is to educate future generations of policy makers, educators, practitioners, and parents about the state of maternity care in this country. The Program Manager will work to integrate this dvd program into high schools and university classrooms to ensure that young people know about birth choices before they confront their own birth decisions. We are specifically reaching out to high school feminist clubs and women's studies classes and the following university departments: anthropology, sociology, public health, women and gender studies, nursing, midwifery, and political science. By corresponding with teachers and schools, attending conferences, and following-up with buyers, the BoBB:CE Program Manager will work to strengthen and expand this program. We will also be expanding our outreach to childbirth educators, midwives, doulas and other childbirth professionals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and update the Blogspot website and Facebook and Twitter accounts
• Coordinate marketing and advertising opportunities on listservs, websites, journals, etc.
• Create e-mails, invitations, and promotional materials
• Recruit, interview, train, and manage remote Regional Representatives (interns across the country doing outreach and event planning to promote BoBB:CE)
• Manage volunteer interns at Choices in Childbirth
• Cultivate relationships with key organizations, individuals and institutions
  • Manage databases on Google docs
  • Organize presentations and speakers for core conferences and speaking engagements
  • Coordinate conference exhibit tables and attend 1-2 conferences on behalf of BoBB:CE.
  • Manage accounts at Spinshop and SurveyMonkey
  • Correspond with new and potential buyers.
  • General project administrative tasks – mailing, printing, copying, etc.

SKILLS

• Understanding of issues related to reproductive health and childbirth;
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills;
• Comfort presenting to large and small audiences;
• Self-starter and extremely motivated;
• Flexibility to adapt to changes while maintaining fidelity to the goals and aims of programs;
• Ability to work collaboratively, and organize and motivate group endeavors
• Creativity and good humor;
• Strong computer skills and comfort with databases required;
• Comfort with social media platforms – Twitter, Facebook, Blogspot
• Strong skills in Excel and Google documents
• A deep commitment to and enthusiasm for the Choices in Childbirth mission.

EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree required. Minimum 1 year of related work experience;
• Participation in campus life – outreach, recruitment, event coordination, club leadership, or advocacy;
• Experience supervising volunteers and/or interns;
• Demonstrated experience with direct community interaction;
• Demonstrated interest and involvement with advocacy or reproductive health organizations.

REPORTS TO: Executive Director
TIMELINE: This is a grant-funded position estimated June 24^th – December 22nd, with a possibility of extension pending additional funding.
COMPENSATION: $20/hour, 20 hours/week, no benefits

HOW TO APPLY

The position is open until filled. Please e-mail hr@choicesinchildbirth.org with the subject line "PT BoBB:CE Program Manager" and include the following:

• Resume highlighting relevant experience
• Cover letter indicating interest and qualifications

Choices in Childbirth is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to engaging the skills and leadership of people of color, low-income persons, LGBT persons, differently-abled people, and other people from diverse backgrounds. People from these and other traditionally marginalized backgrounds and communities are strongly encouraged to apply.