Education & Formation Program Manager – St. Vincent de Paul
Scope of Position:
The Education & Formation Program Manager serves as the manager of the Ozanam Center, a retreat and educational program of SVDP – Cincinnati, and is a key leader within the Education & Formation Department. The Manager is responsible for leading the creation, planning and facilitation of transformational immersive learning opportunities. These experiences enable participants to fully connect their experiences in service with expressions of faith and social justice, engage the local community as a partner in that effort, and grow participants through a journey of self and communal discovery. The Program Manager cultivates relationships throughout the community to create a circle of support for the Education program and our mission, including collaboration with St. Vincent de Paul Conferences. The Manager collaborates effectively with a diverse group of internal and external partners to include staff, volunteers, Vincentians, local schools, parishes, universities, as well as professional and faith-based groups.
Job Responsibilities:
Program Development & Implementation
- Manage the daily operations of the Ozanam Center for a quality experience, including but not limited to
- Oversee Ozanam Center calendar, focusing outreach efforts to optimize immersion retreat and workshop opportunities.
- Collaborate with local community partners to plan, schedule, and facilitate dynamic immersion experiences, workshops, and activities according to group needs & requests.
- Serve as liaison between the Ozanam Center and other departments within St. Vincent de Paul to develop and implement new opportunities for cross-departmental collaboration and programming.
- Assist in developing educational program curriculum addressing current issues, integrating Roman Catholic Social Teaching and Vincentian spirituality, as appropriate to the audience.
- Assist in managing Ozanam Center finances within budget and ensure timely invoicing and payment with community partners and clients.
- Assist in designing and developing new educational initiatives, experiences, resources, and methods in support of stakeholders’ needs promoting a culture of continuous growth and engagement.
Vincentian Formation
- Serve as a collaborative member of the wider Vincentian Services team in support of Conferences and their members carrying out the mission of St. Vincent de Paul, including but not limited to:
- Under the guidance of the Director, assist in facilitating workshops, retreats, reflections, and other formational opportunities.
- Assist in developing and delivering Safeguarding training and continuing education materials.
- Provide additional support for holiday programming, service days, and district special events.
Safeguarding
- Manage and coordinate Safeguarding training, ensuring compliance.
- Manage background checks and accurate records for Safeguarding Compliance.
- Provide updates and respond to inquiries regarding Safeguarding status as needed.
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