Partnership Manager | JUMP! Foundation

by Project Pengyou on June 24th, 2014   682 views


The JUMP! Foundation is currently seeking a skilled and energetic candidate to fill the role of Partnership Manager for our JUMP! Schools programs. This individual will be an enthusiastic and goal-oriented manager, who plans, coordinates, and delivers in-school programs. The Partnership Manager will manage and enhance relationships with JUMP!’s international school partners, manage programs at partner schools and ensure high quality program delivery.

Overview

Job Description

Title Partnership Manager – China
Categories Program Positions
Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location Hangzhou, China
Job Information JOB DESCRIPTION: The JUMP! Foundation is currently seeking a skilled and energetic candidate to fill the role of Partnership Manager for our JUMP! Schools programs. This individual will be an enthusiastic and goal-oriented manager, who plans, coordinates, and delivers in-school programs. The Partnership Manager will manage and enhance relationships with JUMP!’s international school partners, manage programs at partner schools and ensure high quality program delivery. The Partnership Manager will effectively solve problems through individual initiative; accurately communicate with the JUMP! Foundation’s multi-cultural and international client base; and contribute to the total efforts of a small, dedicated team. The Partnership Manager will also act as a JUMP! Facilitator. JUMP! Facilitators are deeply committed agents of change and are recognized as individuals who bring diverse knowledge, extensive life experience, and unique perspectives to facilitating experiential education programs. Passionate about leadership and social development, JUMP! Facilitators foster an environment that inspires, empowers, and engages youth to reach their full potential. Our team of JUMP! Facilitators deliver programs that spark personal development, strengthen a sense of community, and increase global awareness within participants JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: The Partnership Manager will have competence and flexibility in a variety of responsibilities, including but not limited to:

  • Managing relationships with both JUMP! Experiences and JUMP! Schools programming partners 
(organizations, schools, etc.) in the China region
  • Designing, managing, and facilitating JUMP! Schools programs
  • Following the program management process (needs assessment with partner, program design, 
program execution, post-program reporting and evaluation).
  • Leading and managing team of program facilitators in program execution.
  • Preparing and adhering to program budgets; completing program expense reports.
  • Assisting to develop and refine program curriculum.
  • Monitoring and evaluation of programs.
  • Actively developing new JUMP! Schools programs to meet the needs of our partners.
  • Contributing to the overall effectiveness of JUMP! by offering creative and logistical support, ideas, 
and feedback.

REQUIRED QUALITIES:

  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience.
  • Interest in experiential education and passion for working with youth.
  • Task-oriented, resourceful, and able to meet deadlines.
  • Self-starting and welcomes personal and professional development.
  • Attentive to detail, organized, and able to multi-task, and comfortable with a flexible work 
schedule.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Mandarin.
  • Strong interpersonal and networking skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Familiarity with online social media, including Facebook, Twitter, and WordPress.
  • Domestic and international travel flexibility.

PREFERRED QUALITIES:

  • Prior experience living and working in China
  • Experience designing, developing, and facilitating education programs for youth.
  • An understanding of non-profits and social enterprises.
  • Current Wilderness Advanced First Aid (WAFA) certification or higher.

COMPENSATION: Salary & Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualification

How to Apply

In addition to applying on the JUMP! website, applicants should also send a cover letter and CV to Alexandra MacLeish, China Program Director, via email:alexandra.macleish@jumpfoundation.org. see also: http://jumpfoundation.org/careers/

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