Summary
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Director of Programs and Communications
Job Description
About the Barton Institute and the Position
The Barton Institute for Community Action is a Colorado nonprofit organization. The Barton Institute supports leaders and their communities who are working to develop and foster places for opportunity, connection, and belonging in the Denver metro area.
The Barton Institute is the fiscal sponsor for various rapidly-growing local nonprofit organizations. In that role, we provide “back office” operations, including accounting, payroll, benefits, human resources, insurance, banking, and more. We anticipate adding more program partners in the next year or two. In addition, the Barton Institute plans to launch a Pathways Program by the end of 2024. This program will engage social sector leaders with historically marginalized identities (BIPOC, LGTBQ+, and leaders with disabilities) in one-year mentoring relationships with a mentor who shares similar lived experiences and professional expertise.
The Director of Programs and Communications (DPC) provides leadership for the programs and communications of the Barton Institute. The position works closely with all other members of the core Barton Institute staff and reports directly to the CEO of the Barton Institute.
Essential Job Functions
- Manages, oversees, and implements the Barton Institute’s Pathways Program
- Manages, oversees, and implements the Barton Institute’s communications strategy
- Develops and implements evaluation strategies for the Barton Institute
- Partners with the CEO in program development, including recruiting and onboarding new Program Partners, and running the Pathways Program
- Works collaboratively with the CFO/COO and the finance/operations team as they provide outstanding fiscal sponsorship service to Program Partners
- Helps to steward the Barton Institute’s relationships with Program Partners and fosters a strong, positive organizational culture
- Forges strategic partnerships with external organizations in the public, private, nonprofit, and academic sectors in order to advance the work of the Barton Institute
Experience and Skill Requirements
- Deep knowledge of and experience with nonprofit organization management
- 5+ years in senior managerial positions
- Extensive experience in strategic planning and program development
- Proven ability to connect with and work deeply with people from various backgrounds
- Experience running or overseeing external communication programs
- Experience developing and implementing evaluations of nonprofit programs
- Exceptional oral and written communications skills
- Discretion and confidentiality when dealing with sensitive matters
- Experience working with or running mentorship programs
Working Conditions
Flexible hybrid position (remote and in-person).
Salary
This is a full-time, 40 hour per week position. As required by the Colorado Equal Pay Act, the Barton Institute is providing a good faith salary range for this position (if based in Colorado): $110,000 – $140,000 per year.
Benefits
The Barton Institute offers the following robust benefits to help promote a work/personal balance and wellness: 26 days of paid time off annually, 10 paid holidays plus business days between Christmas and New Year’s Day off, majority of the applicable health care premium paid along with short- and long-term disability and life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with a generous employer match. FSA, dental, and vision insurance available for purchase.
To Apply
The Barton Institute is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences, including diverse candidates, to apply.
Please send your cover letter and resume to:
David Miller
CEO
Barton Institute for Community Action
david.miller@bartoninstitute.org
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: FRIDAY, JULY 5, 2024, AT 5:00 P.M. MDT
