Job details
Job type full-time number of hires for this role 1
Qualifications
Bachelor`s (preferred)
Us work authorization (preferred)
Full job description
Apply directly on our website https://www.fusecorps.org/job/vice-president-for-programs/ to be considered for this position.
Fuse is seeking a vice president for programs who can lead program development, delivery and evaluation for fuse executive fellows and government partnersThis individual will be coming to fuse during a phase of extraordinary growth, joining a 20+ person national team and reporting to fuse’s president & cooThe position is available immediatelyFuse is currently a fully virtual organization and this position can be based remotely from anywhere in the united states.
Location: fuse corps is currently a fully virtual organization and this position can be based remotely from anywhere in the united states.
Organization
Fuse corps is a national nonprofit working to free our country from the social and economic barriers to opportunities that have been perpetuated by a history of systemic and institutionalized racismWe pursue our vision by partnering with local governments and communities to place experienced professionals in local government agenciesThese fuse executive fellows lead strategic projects that are designed to accelerate progress and advance equity.
Our projects directly address issues such as workforce development, affordable housing, healthcare access, educational equity, justice reform, and climate resilienceSince 2012, fuse has led over 250 projects across 37 cities and counties in 18 states, impacting the lives of more than 25 million peopleWe are dedicated to sharing the insights that emerge from our work to inspire all civic leaders to think and act differently in their efforts to achieve systemic change.
Fuse executive fellows are experienced, entrepreneurial, and results-oriented professionals who are representative of, and deeply connected to, the communities that they serveEach individual fellow is selected through a dedicated executive search to ensure that they have the competencies needed to achieve the specific goals of their unique project over the course of at least one-year of full-time work as fuse employeesOur staff, alumni, and content experts provide our executive fellows and their local partners with a wide range of training, coaching, networking, and other forms of professional support to ensure that they achieve their greatest potential for impact.
Through these projects, fuse works to dispel longstanding mistrust and break down barriers between local governments and the people who they serveWe foster public-private partnerships and use human-centered design tools to directly engage community members in developing solutions and policiesWe help facilitate sustained culture change within our host agencies, with a particular focus on data-driven and results-based practicesUltimately, our efforts enable communities to work more effectively, collaboratively, and resiliently in response to both established and emerging challenges.
For more information, please visit https://fusecorps.org/.
Opportunity
Fuse is currently in the process of doubling the volume of our programmatic work in response to overwhelming needs within our partner regions, while also deepening our engagement with local communities to address the legacy of systemic and institutional racismWe will soon be concurrently managing up to 100 distinct fellowship projects across 15-20 regions throughout the country at any given point in timeAt this pivotal moment in the organization’s growth and development, fuse seeks an experienced leader to serve as vice president for programsReporting directly to the president & coo, the vice president will lead program development and delivery for fuse executive fellows and government partners, ensuring that program quality and impact continue to advanceThe vice president will also be responsible for fuse’s evaluation function, which enables the entire organization to continually learn and improve its workThe vice president will build on the tremendous momentum that fuse has generated over the past several years and play a central role in taking this work to the next level in terms of efficiency, effectiveness, quality, diversity, equity, inclusion, scale, impact, and sustainability.
Organizational leadership
Serve as a key member of fuse’s leadership team, which includes the: ceo, president & coo, vice president for strategic partnerships & development, and vice president for fellow recruiting & talentSupport strategic visioning, goal setting, planning, and budgeting on an annual and long-term basisWork closely with the two other vice presidents to ensure collaboration among departments and cohesion across the organization.
Represent fuse at events, conferences, and speaking opportunitiesActively participate in board engagement, including preparing and delivering organizational updatesSupport fuse’s fundraising efforts by participating in calls with current and prospective funders to represent the programmatic aspects of our workEngage with fuse’s marketing and communications team to ensure the successful dissemination of stories about our impact.
Lead a team of 8-10 high-performing professionals, ensuring that organizational goals are met while also fostering the sustainability, wellness and professional development of all team membersEngage directly in the day-to-day work of the team, while also serving as a hands-on manager and mentor for all team membersBuild the team and its capacity through additional hires and vendor contracting as budget permits.
Support fuse’s continuing evolution as an anti-racist organization that infuses diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout all internal, external, and programmatic aspectsHelp ensure that the organization does everything necessary to achieve its full potential for mission impact and systemic change.
Programs
Design, implement, and continually improve executive-level learning and development opportunities for fuse executive fellows and government partners – including evaluating, adapting and introducing new content and delivery approaches to provide fellows with the tools for performing their work with an equity and community-based approachFor fuse executive fellows, these opportunities include a fellow orientation and mid-year retreat (previously in-person but currently conducted on a virtual basis); virtual live sessions; workshops; and other development opportunities to maximize project impact and professional growthThe vice president is responsible for setting the learning strategy and working closely with the director of fellowships to implement these opportunities and ensure fuse continually captures lessons and insights about how to more effectively support fellows in the field and hosts to maximize their impact in communities.
For government partners, programming includes designing and delivering host orientation and onboarding; virtual live sessions; and other activities or engagements that build a peer-to-peer community of practice across governments and regionsThis also includes evaluating potential local and national partnerships with the potential to add value to our programmingThe vice president will also help coordinate activities between the program team and the strategic partnerships team to manage overlapping relationships with local government and community leaders in order to ensure clarity of roles within fuse for these partners.
Ensure implementation and effectiveness of regular check-ins with fellows and government partners at regular intervals throughout the year in order to ensure that all projects stay on track to achieve their stated goals and/or adapt appropriately in response to changing local prioritiesIn partnership with other program team members and in coordination with the strategic partnerships team, personally and directly engage with any fellow and/or host agency leader who is experiencing significant or unique challenges in the course of their project or in their experience with the program.
Identify and cultivate relationships with people who can serve as advisors to fuse executive fellows, especially alumni, and ensure the fuse network is active, accessible, and instrumental in the expansion of fuse’s impactThis includes actively identifying and ensuring access to the skills and expertise in the fuse community; building out tools and resources that enable the easy transmission of knowledge and experience; and evaluating the dynamism of the fuse community in order to assess the impact of community-building activities.
Evaluation
Oversee the collection and articulation of content that exemplifies fuse’s organizational and project-based impact within communitiesThis includes managing a system that continuously aggregates stories, anecdotes, quotes, data points, work products, policy developments, and other examples of the impact of our work; and ensuring that we effectively capture the voices and perspectives of specific individuals within host agencies and the communities who are impacted by our projects in order to disseminate this information to a broad audience.
Work with internal staff and independent evaluators to conduct formal evaluations of every aspect of programmatic operations on a regular basisAssess areas of strength that we can continue to build and leverage for greater impact; instances where the program may not be operating as intended and is in need of corrective interventions; and opportunities for development, innovations, and pilots that may create new program aspectsParticipate in bright-spot assessments to determine the factors that are driving our most successful projects.
The vice president is responsible for continually evolving the cross-organizational evaluation function and works closely with the senior director of evaluation & programs to identify and implement opportunities to do so.
Qualifications
Passion for and commitment to fuse’s mission, a belief in the power of cross-sector collaboration and civic innovation to positively impact society’s biggest challenges, and a demonstrated commitment to advancing racial equity within communities.
15+ years of senior leadership experience in roles with direct responsibility for program design, implementation and evaluationExperience working in or with local governments is highly preferred.
Highly-developed relationship-building skills and the ability to establish positive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with an understanding of how to adjust message for a variety of audiences and an ability to effectively facilitate conversations among multiple stakeholders.
Exceptional multi-tasking capabilities, organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to develop systems that concurrently track and assess hundreds of dynamic elements.
Highly strategic mindset, including the demonstrated ability to develop and execute plans for growth, with a proven track record of setting and achieving goals.
Demonstrated experience building and leading experienced teams, using a collaborative and respectful management style that focuses on teamwork and building a strong culture.
Job type: full-time
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Schedule:
Monday to friday
Education:
Bachelor`s (preferred)
Work location:
Fully remote
Work location: remote
