SC2 Project Manager

INSTITUTE FOR NONVIOLENCE CHICAGOPOSITION TITLE: SC2 Project ManagerREPORTS TO: Chief Operating OfficerThe Institute for Nonviolence Chicago's mission is to end the cycle of violence using Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s principles and teachings of nonviolence. Informed by a philosophy of nonviolence, Nonviolence Chicago will establish caring and sustained relationships with participants engaged in the cycle of violence. We will emphasize partnerships with community members, leaders, social service providers, and local law enforcement to reduce community levels of violence. We will help create a safer, healthier environment for young adults, youth, and their families. These general approaches will be specifically addressed using for major methods: Community Violence Intervention (CVI) / Street Outreach, Individualized Service Provision, Victim Support Services, and Nonviolence Training.About the SC2 CollaborativeNonviolence Chicago is serving as the hub for the SC2 initiative in the Austin community. The SC2 Austin Collaborative came together to begin scaling their promising programs throughout Austin to achieve community-level violence reduction by scaling up services to individuals at highest risk of violence. This unprecedented level of coordination, alignment, and investment in direct service provision to the highest risk individuals will not only provide lessons for local replication but may also serve as a model that can be deployed in other cities across the nation.POSITION OVERVIEW: The SC2 Project Manager is a critical member of the SC2 Collaborative team and a vital component of the overall SC2 implementation in the Austin neighborhood. Nonviolence Chicago is seeking a detail oriented and proactive person who can collaborate with multiple types of program staff including outreach workers, clinicians, job coaches, and program managers from Nonviolence Chicago and SC2 partner organizations. This position requires flexibility, the ability to thrive in an evolving environment and passion for the mission of Nonviolence Chicago.The Project Manager will work closely with the VP of Operations and COO to ensure alignment between departments, support bi-weekly steering committee meetings and track overall SC2 implementation progress towards objectives, among other duties. The Project Manager reports to the Chief Operating Officer and will work closely with cross functional teams within Nonviolence Chicago including outreach, behavioral health and programs. This position will be based on the west side of Chicago (in Austin and West Garfield Park) with the flexibility to work from home up to two days per week.ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:Facilitate organizational planning and implementation with SC2 Collaborative leadership.Support bi-weekly steering committee meetings by creating agendas, managing meeting invites and attendance, and capturing next steps.Facilitate successful implementation by knowing the details of all aspects of the Collaborative and leveraging the steering committee when their leadership and decision-making authority is needed to move the work forward.Generate bi-weekly implementation reports for the Collaborative leadership to convey specific task status, any challenges experienced, and areas for input.Develop and track an implementation work plan with guidance from Nonviolence Chicago leadershipSupport on-going documentation of SC2 initiative meetings and activities (such as canvassing) to aid regular grant reporting.Track progress toward agreed upon goals as outlined in grant deliverables.Oversee and monitor quality control of partner organizations to ensure standards and protocols are met across the project.Track KPI's Inform all partners if a workstream falls behind schedule and troubleshoot how to get back on track; maintain an up-to-date risk list for each workstream.Participate in regular SC2 data meetings to be able to support the use of Apricot across department and Collaborative partnersSupport work groups to ensure each work stream remains on track; outreach/dashboard, care coordination, data, workforce development, and communications.Develop agendas for each work group meeting.Facilitate meetings and capture next steps.Communicate with work group members in between meetings to ensure agreements upon tasks are completed on time.Feed questions and items for feedback up the Steering Committee, as needed.Recognize opportunities for communication and problem solving across work groups; elevate these to the Steering Committee as needed.Ensure clear and open communication between partners.Assist with communication flow between partners as well as within each organization.Communicate implementation challenges to relevant organizational leaders.Have the ability to speak publicly about the Collaborative to a range of audiences and share lessons learned with others in the field.QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred.Prior experience in large scale project management required.Incredibly detail oriented, with the ability to produce high quality work efficiently and with minimal oversight.Willingness to take proactive ownership of projects and meet deadlines; ability to communicate roadblocks and propose solutions.Ability to navigate ambiguity and be a strong self-starter; generate original ideas and to solve complex problems.Ability to listen to feedback from multiple people, each with their own priorities; and synthesize various viewpoints.Willingness to work beyond the stated rile for the better of the team.Experience working with a distributed workforce is a strong plus.Knowledge of community violence intervention strategies or other related human service interventions.Experience working in a with communities of color.High integrity and alignment with the collaborative's mission and partners organization's values including commitment to social justice and racial equity.Ability and commitment to maintain high-level of confidentiality.Ability to understand and follow safety/security practices.Ability to work in high pressure situations.SALARY/BENEFITS: Compensation is commensurate with years of related experience, position requirements, and candidate qualifications. The average salary for the position is $70,000 - $75,000.Competitive/commensurate with experience and other qualifications. Competitive benefits package available, including Health, Life, and 401K. To apply, please send a cover letter along with your resume to hiring@. Institute for Nonviolence Chicago -- EEO StatementInstitute for Nonviolence Chicago provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Institute for Nonviolence Chicago complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the organization has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Created: 2025-03-01