Program and Grant Manager – CYCLE Kids – Cambridge

CYCLE Kids is a national non-profit organization founded in 2004 with a mission of strengthening the emotional and physical health of underserved kids by inspiring them to lead active and healthy lifestyle, using the fun and practical skill of riding a bike. CYCLE Kids provides schools with a well-developed curriculum that teaches children about bicycling and nutrition. The program helps kids build confidence and social skills, find strong support systems in communities, develop healthy nutrition habits, and learn a new skill that gets them active every day.

We are looking for a professional seeking meaningful work in a growing organization. The ideal candidate will have experience handling a wide range of managerial and administrative tasks, and will be able to work independently with little or no supervision. This individual must be well organized, flexible, have outstanding communication and writing skills, and be extremely detail oriented.

About the Position
This is a full-time position based in our Harvard Square office, reporting to the CYCLE Kids Executive Director. The ideal candidate will be interested in working with an organization to help it grow to it’s next level, and be able to grow with the position. Experience with managing interns and staff, as well as vendors and partners is a must.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for the planning, evaluation, organization, and overall coordination of the CYCLE Kids programs. To include, but not limited to the following:

Develop and maintain relationships with school administrators and teachers; this includes contacting program teachers to learn about best practices we can share with our schools, how we can better support them, gather success stories we can publish, and provide guidance and support as needed.
Develop quarterly and annual reports for funders, CYCLE Kids board members, and schools that illustrate the impact of the CYCLE Kids school programs (statistics, evaluation, etc.). Ensure that appropriate standards, performance measures, evaluation and assessment mechanisms are used to effectively measure the impact of the work.
Develop relationships with bike shops, moving and delivery companies, and potential equipment donors.
Work with communities across the country to implement new programs, this includes coordinating the setting up of the program, providing training, writing press release announcements, collecting stories about the first year of implementation, staying in close contact between the school and teacher to ensure a successful first year; act as the primary point of contact for the school.
Research and recruit schools and communities to purchase the CYCLE Kids program.
Manage the distribution of the CYCLE Kids Grant/RFP; participate in the evaluation of applications received and interviewing of potential school partners.
Recruit and manage interns who support program initiatives.

Marketing and Communication
Create and distribute a monthly teacher newsletter.
Contribute content to social media sites: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Linkedin.
Assist Executive Director with fundraising activities

Research grant opportunities and draft proposals.
Assist in growing individual donor base and corporate sponsors.
Support fundraising events in coordination with the CYCLE Kids Executive Director.
Manage the CYCLE Kids 2017 Boston Marathon Charity team; keep runners informed of local events, plan events for the team, and support runners in their fundraising.
Represent CYCLE Kids and the CYCLE Kids Program in the community

Participate in various committees, planning groups, and task forces.
Establish and maintain relationships with community leaders, funding bodies, government agencies, service providers, collaborative partners, and others in the community.
Plan and staff opportunities for outreach.
Actively network with other community service non-profits in the greater Boston area.
Integrate the CYCLE Kids mission, vision, and values into the fabric of services delivered.
Ensure the provision of quality services to clients through establishment, monitoring, and commitment to best practices and professional standards.
Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required.
3-5 years of work experience in related field required.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Grant writing experience preferred.
Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
Excellent teamwork skills – the ability to collaborate and work well with others.
Willingness to perform administrative tasks with enthusiasm and high attention to detail.
A desire to make an impact on the health and wellness of children and commitment to the CYCLE Kids mission.
Effective organizational, time management, and multi-tasking skills.
Proficiency in MS Office and Salesforce.
A Unique Opportunity

If you have a passion for children’s physical and emotional wellbeing, and would like to be hands on in helping grow and scale an organization, this role could be for you. We offer a unique work environment with flexibility, opportunity and room to grow.

Please submit a cover letter and CV or resume to jidlet@cyclekids.org. No phone calls please.

*Note: Applicants must be comfortable with dogs in the office every day.

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