Assistant Manager, Education, Talent Development & Community Initiatives
This is an exempt, one-year durational position with an annual performance review process.
Broad Functions:
Provide a variety of support for onsite and offsite education department programming.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Coordinate and assist department staff with talent development initiatives.
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Work with SVP and Sr. Director to gather, monitor, and organize evaluation information for consultants.
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Work with Development department on gathering program metrics for evaluation reports
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Work with the Sr. Director to implement the Play-based Learning pilot for specific schools, as needed.
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Organize, coordinate, and implement community programming onsite and offsite, as needed.
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Coordinate and assist the department with specific school-based services projects as assigned.
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Assist with the planning and implementation of special community events, e.g., Yandow Awards, Renzulli Academy, and others.
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Consistently and continuously identify and implement AI tools and emerging technologies that streamline workflows, enhance individual productivity, improve data analysis, and increase the overall efficiency and impact of organizational operations.
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Assist with general education initiatives and other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
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Must be able to accommodate a flexible work schedule which will include evenings and weekends.
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Proficient in Power Point, Excel and Word, Knowledge of Publisher or graphic design is a plus.
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Ability to work on different projects simultaneously and meet programmatic deadlines.
Education and/or Experience:
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College degree and knowledge of how a mission-based non-profit organization functions.
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Experience in performing arts, theatrical production, entertainment, education, and community-based programming is preferred.
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Experience working with teachers, students, and administrators is a plus.
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Basic knowledge and experience with grant writing or working with a non-profit Development department, is preferred.
Skills Desired:
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Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
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A collaborative personality and a team player and builder are a must.
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An outgoing individual, who conveys a positive, polished Bushnell image to the public.
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A high-energy self-starter.
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Innovative thinker who seeks to go above and beyond.
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Ability to write routine reports and business correspondences.
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The ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization is a plus.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Current driver's license
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand and may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and be able to stand for up to 4 hours.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The above statements are intended to describe some specific duties and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
The Bushnell is a Not-For-Profit, Equal Opportunity Employer, proud to serve Connecticut and its citizens.
