Position Overview
The Program Manager for the Accelerator will serve as the primary communications and logistics coordinator between CHiFA and program participants. This role is ideal for a mid-level professional with strong organizational, communication, and project management skills, passionate about heritage and international development.
Essential Functions & Duties
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Participant Coordination
- Serve as the primary point of contact for Accelerator participants, providing clear and timely communications.
- Facilitate onboarding of new participants, ensuring they are equipped with program resources and schedules.
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Program Logistics
- Contribute to program design and processes to maintain high-quality delivery.
- Coordinate program sessions, workshops, and events (both virtual and in-person).
- Manage program calendars, ensuring all stakeholders are aligned on key dates and deliverables.
- Collaborate with CHiFA’s leadership and external experts to prepare agendas, presentations, and supporting materials for program activities.
- Manage timelines, deliverables, and quality standards to ensure successful program implementation.
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Communications Management
- Draft and disseminate program updates and reports to participants and stakeholders.
- Respond to participant inquiries promptly and professionally.
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Operational Support
- Track participant progress, gathering feedback and metrics to assess program impact and improve delivery.
- Maintain detailed records of participant activities, budgets, and program documentation.
- Support financial administration related to the program, including expense tracking and reporting.
Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s degree in business administration, communications, historic preservation, urban planning or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
- 5+ years of experience in program or project management, preferably in the non-profit, heritage, or civic sector.
- Experience conceptualizing, planning, implementing, and/or supporting training design and educational opportunities for adult learners with a wide range of abilities.
- Exceptional project management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage numerous assignments simultaneously, and meet multiple deadlines effectively.
- Must have strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
- Proficiency with content management systems and virtual meeting platforms.
- Experience with budget management and reporting is a plus.
- Interest in global development and impact investing is a plus
- Foreign language proficiency (e.g., French, Spanish, Italian) is desirable.
Opportunities and Compensation
- Opportunity to work at the intersection of cultural heritage, urban regeneration, and sustainable development, with international exposure and the opportunity to contribute to impactful global heritage initiatives.
- A collaborative, flexible, and primarily remote work environment.
- This part-time (20 hours per week) contract role for the duration of the Accelerator (one year) requires excellent time management and prioritization skills.
- Salary commensurate with experience, in the range of $40-50,000 annually.
To apply please address an email to: Cultural Heritage Finance Alliance, Inc.,