Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The League of Women Voters of Washington is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering voters and defending democracy. The Civic Learning Program Manager will lead the civic learning program based on The State We’re In: Washington textbooks, managing strategy, partnerships, product development, sales, fulfillment, outreach, volunteers, operations, and reporting.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute annual work plans to expand sales and use of the LWVWA suite of textbooks and related resources: The State We’re In Washington (TSWI). Track program performance and provide updates to leadership and Board of Directors
- Develop and sustain successful relationships with educators, curriculum managers, and other current TSWI partners. Identify and secure new clients
- Strengthen and sustain League relationships with strategic partners, including the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), the State Board of Education, and Washington State School Directors Association (WSSDA)
- Build strategic communications and outreach plan. Develop messaging and marketing materials to communicate value and expand use
- Develop plan to keep materials lively and relevant, including updates to textbooks, teacher guides, and supplemental materials and methods
- Develop plan to support educators using these materials. May include trainings and activities
- Ensure all programming is accessible, inclusive, and reflective of community needs
- Manage the work of the TSWI Civic Education Committee team of League volunteers, in coordination with the board Civic Education Portfolio Lead
- Recruit, train, and support Local League volunteers to advance program goals
- Track program expenses and support budget management
- Monitor sales and fulfillment
- Update product listings and descriptions as needed
- Collect and analyze data to measure program impact and community reach
- Manage relationships with suppliers. Track and monitor inventory levels. Respond as needed to guarantee timely and accurate order fulfillment
- Explore new or emerging distribution and printing technologies
- Coordinate with LWVWA Education Fund Treasurer to ensure timely payment
- Support grant-seeking and related reporting as needed
Skills
- 4+ years of professional experience in K–12 education, educational publishing or sales, curriculum or instructional materials, or related field
- Demonstrated knowledge of how K–12 schools and districts evaluate, approve, purchase, and adopt textbooks, curriculum, or other instructional materials
- Demonstrated ability to adhere strictly to nonpartisan standards in programming and public communications
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking for diverse audiences
- Experience applying a diversity, equity, and inclusion lens to program design and community engagement
- Strong organizational and analytical skills, including experience tracking program impact and managing budgets
- Excellent interpersonal, persuasive communication and consensus-building skills, with sound professional judgment in politically sensitive environments
- While applicants may apply from any location, the chosen candidate must reside in Washington State by their start date, at their own expense
- Strong understanding of Washington State civic education standards
- Experience working within a nonprofit environment
- Experience with, or knowledge of the League of Women Voters
- Experience recruiting, training, and supporting volunteers
- Proficiency with Microsoft suite of tools and Zoom virtual platform
- Knowledge of SharePoint and Shopify a plus
- Proficiency in Spanish, including the ability to engage with Spanish-language materials and resources used in the role
Benefits
- A monthly medical/dental stipend
- 10 paid holidays
- 2 floating holidays
- 6 days of paid sick and safe time
- 6 days of paid time off, increasing with tenure
- Membership in the League of Women Voters
- Some flexibility with work schedule, with some evenings and weekend work
- Position can be remote with the opportunity to access a physical office in the Seattle area
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