Opportunity Summary:  

The Contingent’s Tennessee Program Director will lead program strategy, execution, and local-level management of The Contingent’s deliverables for Every Child Tennessee (EC TN) on the ground.  This role acts as a bridge between The Contingent HQ (based in Portland, OR) and the local Every Child TN effort. The Program Director will strategize to increase cohesion between what’s happening on the ground and The Contingent’s plans and processes, translate needs from partners on the ground, lead customer service for partner organizations, and coordinating between the products created and the local partner “ground game” activities.  

 

If you read this position description and are filled with a wholehearted, “YES! I’m in!” We would love to hear from you!  

 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Program Leadership 

  • Build strategy around The Contingent’s specific Every Child goals   

  • Work with the Governor’s Faith-Based and Community Initiative (GFBCI) to align The Contingent’s recruitment strategy with office’s other priorities: preservation, retention, and transition 

  • Partner with Executive Director of National Expansion and Director of Every Child TN (GFBCI) to provide regular updates to Department of Child Services (DCS) leadership  

  • Lead monthly reporting strategy on recruitment to Every Child TN partner organization and DCS 

  • Establish and lead meeting cadence with partner organizations 

Product and Project Management   

  • Provide in-person support for partner organizations on TC Air Game products: website, CX, Partner Portal, data, and reporting   

  • Listen for opportunities to innovate around the product, reflecting them to the Executive Director of National Expansion   

  • Communicate with partners about product releases, build updates, observations, and opportunities for collaboration   

Relationship-Building   

  • Build trust and relationship with Every Child Tennessee Network partners   

  • Proactively seek out feedback on Air Game products from network partners   

  • Lead proactive communication around product rollouts and product improvements with partners   

Education and Experience:  

  • Bachelor’s degree required   

  • 5 years of experience in project or program management, with proven experience in building  
    consensus, launching new programs, and/or scaling initiatives   

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

  • Relational acumen and ability to effectively message to various stakeholders 

  • Strategy ability to lead synchronization of air game and ground game  

  •  Ability to translate feedback into actionable steps  

  • The ability to work independently and cooperatively in a diverse, perpetually changing environment, while maintaining a calm and positive spirit. 

  • Experience in successfully working with a diverse group of constituents utilizing multi-cultural intelligence, intentional listening, appreciation, and respect 
     

Personal Qualifications: 

  • Commitment to the mission of The Contingent, including Every Child, and The Script.   

  • Relates well and works effectively with diverse groups of people who represent the range of ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds   

  • Possess cultural and emotional intelligence and an ability to work with a diverse group of leaders   

  • Demonstrates a passion for operational, technical, and customer experience excellence  

  • Ability to articulate a position on the importance of the faith community engaging vulnerable children, youth, and families 
     

Benefits:  

  • Comprehensive benefits including premium medical, vision, and dental insurance 

  • Covered 100% for employee and partially (80%) for spouse and/or dependents 

  • 19 paid holidays, with additional vacation, sick, and parental leave 

  • 401(k) with up to a 4% match, after 90 days of employment 

 

Employment Terms, Accountability, and Compensation:   

  • Full Time (40hrs) exempt annual salary offered at a range of $74,000 - $91,000 (estimated total compensation $84,000 - $100,000) doe 

  • Starting placement will not exceed this starting salary range and is based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity. 

  • This position is part of a collaborative matrix management framework  

  • This a hybrid position in Nashville, Tennessee 

  • The Contingent has a flexible work model that supports a blend of in-office, remote and on-the-go workers   

  • We have team members located in multiple time zones. To facilitate collaboration, core hours for this position are 9-2 pm PST (7- 12 pm HST, 11-4 pm CST, 12-5 pm EST) 

  • This position will be expected to work within The Contingent’s hybrid work policy (2-3 days in the office, 2-3 days from home)   

  • Legally eligible to work in the United States  

 

Anticipated Start Date: 
July 1, 2024 

Screening of applicant materials will begin immediately, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. 
 
Application Procedure:  

 Those interested in this position must submit the following:  

  1. Letter of interest (Please include how you heard about the position) 

  1. Resume 

  1. Three references including: 

  • First and Last name 

  • Role 

  • A brief description of their relationship to you 

  • Contact Information (email + phone number where they may be reached)  

   

**"Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At The Contingent we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles."  

All employment at The Contingent is “at will” and may be terminated by either the employee or the employer at any time for any reason, with or without cause, with or without prior notice or warning. Equal employment opportunity and having a diverse staff are fundamental principles of The Contingent. Upon hire, the employee agrees to undergo a 90-day probationary period, which provides additional structure, scheduled check in meetings and opportunities to receive and give feedback to and from the employer.  

 

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