Program Manager, CPAR

Organizational Summary

Founded in 1976, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Incorporated (CBCF) is a small non‑profit organization focused on eliminating disparities within the global Black community by developing leaders, informing policy and educating the public. Our primary focus areas are Education, Public Health, Economic Empowerment, Civic Engagement, and other issues impacting the global Black community. Applicants may visit the web site at

www.cbcfinc.org

to view more information on CBCF programs and initiatives.
Position Summary

The Program Manager plays a vital role in CBCF’s mission of developing leaders, informing policy, and educating the public. Reporting to the Senior Director, CPAR, the Program Manager will be responsible for the day‑to‑day planning, coordination, and implementation of CPAR programming, as well as providing general administrative support to the department. In addition, the Program Manager will be responsible for monitoring and evaluating the efficacy of CPAR’s programs. The ideal candidate should be innovative, forward‑thinking, professional, and thorough; able to balance programming leadership with administrative support; and extremely passionate about advancing racial equity for Black communities.
Working Relationships

Reports to: Senior Director, CPAR
Directly Supervises: None
Indirectly Supervises: None
Type of Supervision Received: Minimal supervision
Internal Relationships: Close coordination with the President’s Office, Marketing & Communications, Resource Development, Strategic Events, as well as CPAR leadership
External Relationships: CPAR Partners, Consultants
Specific Responsibilities

Program and Operations Management and Support:

Support development of and manage operational functions for in‑person and online policy issue forums throughout the year and during CBCF’s Annual Legislative Conference (ALC). Develop policy programming, such as identifying and coordinating speakers, topics, and program formats. Develop visual materials (fliers, slide decks, cue cards) for program execution and marketing, both in coordination with Marketing & Communications and through independent creation. Lead the development and implementation of a monitoring and evaluation process for CPAR programs, including assessment of outputs, outcomes, and impact. Develop and lead knowledge‑building presentations to keep the team up to date on programming and core CPAR activities. Ensure software functions are accurate and up to date.
Core Administrative Support:

Provide administrative assistance to the CPAR team for programmatic initiatives, including preparing and sending event invitations, speaking coordination and event correspondence, taking planning meeting and event minutes, maintaining and updating event fact sheets, and other programming needs. Assist the Vice President and Senior Research Manager with dissemination of CPAR research and policy deliverables to internal and external stakeholders, such as CBCF staff, congressional offices, organizational partners, and CPAR contact lists. Manage CPAR databases related to policy programming, external stakeholders, congressional offices, and beyond. Perform other administrative tasks as needed.
Required Special Skills:

General knowledge of the federal legislative process, the U.S. Congress, the Congressional Black Caucus and its members. Aptitude and experience in operations and program management. Strong time‑management skills, high level of organization, attention to detail, and follow‑through. Ability to translate big‑picture thinking into written plans and presentations, and confidence in presenting and advocating those plans internally and externally. Ability to collaborate with staff and consultants on large‑scale events and projects. Ability to manage administrative responsibilities while delivering against organizational goals and objectives. Acts as a thought partner to CPAR department leads.
Responsibility for Accuracy/Accountability

The Program Manager must communicate with stakeholders to positively influence the effectiveness of CBCF in achieving its objectives. Successful delivery of all tasks assigned with exceptional customer service to internal and external stakeholders is required. The Program Manager must adhere to federal, state, and local ethics laws, as well as CBCF policies governing conduct. Failure to comply may result in penalties for CBCF and the Program Manager.
Specification

Knowledge:

Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree or graduate work in public policy, social science, management, leadership, or related fields preferred; four years of proven relevant experience or related work can substitute. Experience in research, programming, planning events, and/or administration is a plus.
Skills and Abilities:

Exceptional written and oral communication skills in professional settings. Highly detail‑oriented with strong follow‑through. Ability to multi‑task and work well with a variety of people in a fast‑paced, ever‑changing environment. Ability to maintain good working relationships with co‑workers, contractors, volunteers, and stakeholders. Creative problem‑solving to identify and address problems and take initiative with a solutions‑oriented approach, exhibiting flexibility and good judgment. Exceptional organizational and planning skills, proven leadership skills, and strong relationship management. Prior experience with project management tools (e.g., Monday.com, Asana) is a plus. Basic design experience (Canva, Adobe Photoshop/InDesign) is a plus. Computer and technical proficiencies: Highly proficient skills in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and overall aptitude for technology and cloud‑based software.
Physical Requirements

Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with strict deadlines, working evenings, weekends, and/or off‑hour responses as necessary. Some light travel may be required. Must work well under pressure and be able to manage simultaneous priorities and deliverables.

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