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Purpose of Role

The Associate, Network Management will support the MBK Leadership Network by tracking, managing, and reporting on communities progress as they organize collective impact strategies to achieve MBK certification, change inequitable systems, and achieve population level impact for Boys and Young Men of Color in their geographic areas. This includes monitoring a variety of internal systems such as registration, certification status, online platform engagement, supporting MBK Leadership Network communication and engagement, and maintaining detailed notes and documentation. You will ensure that network resources are made available to participants efficiently, effectively and quickly.

You will report to the Manager, Network Management & Engagement.

Core Job Responsibilities

• Supporting Relationship Management: Maintain strong relationships with leaders across the nationwide MBK Network through ongoing engagement via multiple channels of communication and thorough documentation.

• Network Coordination: Implementing strategies that improve Network knowledge sharing, resource identification, connections between leaders, innovation, and access to technical assistance from MBK Alliance team and partners.

• Project Coordination: Support the development and implementation of project plans that ensure the delivery of key resources and engagement opportunities to the MBK Network.

• Convenings and Events Management: Contribute to the planning and execution of  virtual and in-person events including occasional “front of room” facilitation.

Key Deliverables / Outcomes

• MBK Leadership Network Engagement Plan

• MBK Leadership Network Engagement Report

• MBK Community Certification Review Tracker

• MBK Leadership Network Pathway to Population Change Dashboard

Required Qualifications

• Experience with case management/ account management.

• Excellent emotional intelligence and customer relationship management skills.

• Highly organized with attention to detail.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent time management and prioritization skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

• Passionate about changing the trajectory of life outcomes for Boys and Young Men of Color

The salary range for this role is between $59,775  and $74,670. 

Don’t check off every box in the requirements listed above? Please apply anyway! Studies have shown that marginalized communities - such as women, LGBTQ+ and people of color - are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. The Obama Foundation is dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible workplace that fosters a sense of belonging – so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still consider submitting an application. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings!

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Foundation is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The Foundation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, parental status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. If you are a qualified candidate with a disability, please e-mail us at careers@obama.org if you require a reasonable accommodation to complete this application.