United Way of Lane County seeks an enthusiastic and engaged Parenting Education Navigation Manager. We are creating a new closed-loop navigation and referral system for families with children from prenatal to age 8. The Navigation Manager will develop the referral system within the Unite Us platform and supervise the bilingual-bicultural navigators. This position will also engage in community resource outreach and system organization. The ideal candidate will be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Must have a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail and thrive in an environment with complex work.

The Parenting Education Navigation Manager works closely with all UWLC staff and departments, particularly Education staff, nonprofit agency partners, community service groups, and government agencies. This position is connected to and engaged with local United Ways and United Way Worldwide colleagues for continuous learning, growth and consideration of new ideas. This is a well-resourced grant funded position.

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter. Job posting may close early depending on number of qualified applicants received.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF POSITION

The successful candidate will be able to perform each essential duty listed below at a satisfactory level:

• Grounds community building efforts in anti-racism, challenging systemic oppression, equity, wealth disparity, intersectionality, and other areas important to social justice.
• Understands and can implement concepts of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging into work; works together to identify opportunities and unintended consequences of projects or policies within their work.
• Manages and facilitates education, family support and parenting education related projects and meetings while developing and fostering positive, strategic relationships with external partner organizations and subcontractors.
• Supervises and oversees the work of resource navigators.
• Designs and leads this project and engagement processes; coordinates with other agencies and organizations to establish common goals, working agreements, project timelines and deliverables.
• Communicates constructively, cultivates self-awareness and emotional intelligence, reflects on how to improve.
• Develop knowledge around resource navigation and family supports available in Lane County.
• Communicates effectively in writing with ability to create or collaborate in grant-making and reporting requirements.
• Enhances partner and subcontractor effectiveness through technical assistance, consultation, resource sharing and by assisting with collaborative efforts.
• Represents the Early Childhood Hub at forums, meetings, and other community events.
• Provides a high degree of accuracy, quality and professionalism in developing documents, reports, proposals, and other correspondence.
• Approaches problems with a systems-level perspective, provides and implements feedback and suggests solutions to streamline and add value to processes.
• Experience and comfort in public speaking
• Hire and supervise hybrid employees; work with Co-Director of the Early Childhood Hub Impact to ensure strategic alignment across team projects.
• Attend and support annual United Way events such as BookFest, Community Breakfast, and Days of Caring.
• Participate in the work of the internal Equity Advisory Council, perform additional duties as assigned and work in other departments as required.
• See job description link for the full list of duties.

REQUIRED/NECESSARY SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EDUCATION

United Way of Lane County will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• 1-2 years of supervisory experience
• 3-5 years of relevant, professional level experience in project management, health systems, or similar; OR
• 2-3 years of relevant experience with applicable degree or certification in project management, non-profit management, communications, health systems, or similar

Minimum Skills and Knowledge include:

• Ability to use culturally appropriate communication to clearly and concisely correspond, both orally and in writing.
• Detailed oriented.
• Ability to track and organize records, contracts, subcontracts and reports.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Be responsive to emails and phone calls.
• Use sound judgement in decision making.
• Flexible and able to respond to shifting priorities and competing demands.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all required duties, responsibilities and skills. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable disabled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job. Research shows that women and people of color are less likely to apply for a job unless they meet 100% of the described qualifications. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the position and encourage applicants to think broadly about how their lived and/or professional experience has prepared them to fulfill the duties of this position.

SALARY STATEMENT

The budgeted lifespan salary range for this position is currently $51,786 to $62,143 annually. Proffered salaries are determined by several factors including applicant's knowledge, ­­­skills, experience, position, equity, and market. Deferential pay for bi-lingual, bi-cultural candidates.

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter. Job posting may close early depending on number of qualified applicants received.

ABOUT UNITED WAY OF LANE COUNTY

United Way of Lane County brings people, organizations, and systems together to create a community where every child succeeds in school and life. We work toward this vision by focusing on four primary outcomes: families are healthy and stable; kids enter kindergarten ready to learn; students are successful in elementary school; and youth have the knowledge, skills and credentials to pursue their dreams. We know that when we invest in our children today, we benefit our collective future.

We are a member of a national network of local United Ways, each bringing people together from all walks of life to address local challenges and be a part of local solutions.

United Way of Lane County is in Springfield, OR with local and remote employment opportunities. We offer a competitive salary and generous benefits package including flexible work schedules and professional development opportunities; "dress for your day" dress code; volunteering opportunities and leave; and paid time off (PTO). Additionally, we offer access to comprehensive health, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance; employee assistance program (EAP); and a 403(b) plan. We encourage growth and upward mobility-and want you to succeed in a diverse, inclusive, and ethical workplace.

United Way of Lane County seeks diverse, qualified professionals who want to make a difference in our local communities. We are an equal opportunity employer and recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, disability, veteran status, marital status, age, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, and other legally protected characteristics, in accordance with applicable laws. Learn more in the "EEO is the Law" poster here. If you need accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please e-mail abradbury@unitedwaylane.org or call 541-741-6000 and provide the nature of your request and your contact information.

UNITED WAY OF LANE COUNTY'S DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLE

We value the visible and invisible qualities that make you who you are.

We welcome that every person brings unique perspective and experience to advance our work building a community where every child succeeds, and we all thrive.

We strive to embed diversity, equity, and inclusion practices at the center of our daily work.

We believe that every community member, donor, volunteer, advocate, and employee has an equally valuable role in helping solve community problems.

We commit to using these practices for our business and our communities.

Join us in advancing diversity, equity and inclusion and creating a community where every child succeeds in school and life.