Core Responsibilities

Lead state-level program implementation:
• Lead coordination and partnership building with a diverse network of members and other stakeholders in Pennsylvania
• Facilitate the work and engagement of networks /partners, including rapid response 
• Support delivery of curriculum and tools to state network partners in close collaboration with CG-USA colleagues
• Primary representation for CG-USA at the state level, including events and with high-level contacts
• Infuse organizational values ​​into all work


Develop state programs in coordination and collaboration with national strategy:
• Collaborate closely with Washington, DC Headquarters colleagues, and other state colleagues
• Contribute to the overall vision of CG-USA as a senior member of the CG-USA Team
• Provide input to strategy development and planning, including new project design, especially as it relates to any state funding proposals
• Contribute to CG-USA Objectives and Key Results (OKR) development


Lead staffing, operations, and employee development in the state:
• Supervises one or more state-level staff 
• Support staff development, address management issues, and ensure adherence to HR policies and processes
• Manage and oversee compliance with local federal and state laws, including governing regulations 501(c)3 organizations and relevant donor regulations.
• Ensure safety and security protocols are in place and followed

Develop state programs in coordination and collaboration with national strategy:

• Collaborate closely with Washington, DC Headquarters colleagues, and other state colleagues
• Contribute to the overall vision of CG-USA as a senior member of the CG-USA Team
• Provide input to strategy development and planning, including new project design, especially as it relates to any state funding proposals
• Contribute to CG-USA Objectives and Key Results (OKR) development

Other Contributions

• Program management, quality, and project design: Ensure program quality, reflection, and learning initiatives take place in coordination with Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) team
• External engagement: Represent CG-USA at national events and public engagements
• Reporting: Ensure project reporting is completed according to established timeline and requirements by contributing to grant reports, as well as regular funder briefings.
• Compliance: Monitor internal policy and donor compliance; address serious compliance issues when raised; oversee risk management guidelines
• Financial management: Review costed work plans and spending; review budget realignments; enforce finance policies and procedures; ensure program-finance team coordination
• Subaward management: Ensure sub-awards are managed according to Search and donor policies; oversee partnership strategies and selection processes; address and problem-solve partnership management issues when raised
• Other duties: Tasks broadly aligning with the above key contributions as assigned

Qualifications

• BS/BA with a minimum of 12 years of experience
• A minimum of 2 years experience in a leadership position
• Deep knowledge of and relationships with civil society and community leaders in Pennsylvania
• Has demonstrated ability to work with partners, leaders, and constituencies from different backgrounds and viewpoints
• Experience in broad-based coalition building 
• A commitment to working across differences to build a more peaceful and just America, and a commitment to CG-USA and Search values
• A highly collaborative working style

Competency Behavior Indicators (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Works collaboratively with colleagues to share expertise and innovative solutions. 
• Builds teams for successful implementation and supports employees in their efforts to achieve job goals (eg, by providing resources, removing obstacles, and acting as a buffer).
• Effectively engages vendors, organizations, professional associations, partners, funders, and CG-USA’s network of experts.
• Makes decisions on existing information when it may not be complete.
• Adapts to the personal style and preferences of colleagues to assess their needs and preferences; tolerates ambiguity.
• Articulates CG-USA/function program/project goals and objectives within and external to CG-USA; develops program objectives, indicators, and results; and participates in strategy development for the team.
• Overcomes obstacles, including personal biases, by following Search’s ethics code in complex situations, displayed in activities as ethical principles and values ​​that guide professional interactions.
• Assesses risks and opportunities in a complex environment and agrees discussions to lead to a favorable outcome.
• Establishes tools to monitor the quality of work and verification of information.
• Uses analysis (costs, benefits, risks) to manage within a best practices framework.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Standard work will take place remotely but will require interfacing and attending in-person events within the state. 
• Occasional travel to other US locations will be required.
• Usual office environment conditions; ability to travel in state at least 10%.

Supervisory and Budget Responsibility

• Typically manages one or more direct reports and/or consultants and/or manages one or more functional areas.