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Purpose of Role

As a member of the Girls Opportunity Alliance (GOA) team, the U.S. Program Associate will support the planning, operations, and implementation of the GOA program in Chicago and across the United States.

Reporting to the U.S. Program Sr. Manager, the Associate will support the day-to-day operations of the U.S. Program— including stakeholder engagement, support of the GOA Fund and Network, and youth engagement opportunities as part of the program’s work to empower adolescent girls through the community-led organizations that support them.

Core Job Responsibilities

• Program strategy implementation: Support the ongoing development and implementation of the GOA program strategy; help to expand the U.S. Network of community-led organizations.

• Research and recruitment: Conduct research to identify potential organizations and leaders to support through the GOA U.S. Network and Fund;, assist with the review and onboarding process.

• Online community management: Support the development and delivery of all content, curriculum, and training for the GOA U.S. Network to provide members with frequent opportunities to engage virtually with experts and one another.

• Event planning: Plan and implement in-person and virtual event programming; research and identify event speakers and facilitators; support with contract management and event logistics.

• Community building and partnerships engagement: Regularly attend external events with or on behalf of GOA; prepare research materials for meetings with a broad set of organizations, institutions, and individuals focused on empowering young women and girls across the U.S; assist with partnership implementation.

• Administration: Assist with all aspects of program administration, including data tracking, memos, reports, etc.

• Other duties as assigned

Key Deliverables/Outcomes

• GOA U.S. Network and Fund goals are met or exceeded each year.

• GOA U.S. Program engagement plan is created for the upcoming year and approved at the beginning of each calendar year, as a part of the overarching GOA and Obama Foundation strategy.

• GOA hosts a regular cadence of virtual and in-person events to support members of the U.S. Network.

• GOA reports on the measurable impact of the U.S. Program.

Required Qualifications

• Able to build, maintain, and foster trusting relationships with a wide range of people and organizations.

• Able to manage a high volume of work efficiently; highly organized and able to balance competing demands and priorities.

• Creative problem solver who takes initiative to develop the best possible solutions in a timely manner.

• Experience in community building and management of online forums/networks for community-based organizations.

• Exceptional project management skills.

• Excellent research, writing, and editing skills.

• Experience with Salesforce and GSuite.

• Strong passion for women and girls’ issues.

The salary range for this role is between $$59,755 and $$74,670.

This is a hybrid role based at our Chicago office in Hyde Park. #LI-Hybrid #LI-SF1

Foundation Values

The Foundation Values are Courage, Empathy, Integrity, Accountability, Community, Inclusivity, Pragmatism, Resilience, Imagination, and Hope.

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 [email protected] if you require a reasonable accommodation to complete this application.