Job description

Beverly Gray Business Exchange, Inc.

Program Manager Job Description

Program Manager,

Buffalo, New York, United States

Role Summary

Program Managers (PM) are responsible for ensuring successful programs are implemented for our members. This includes event management, utilizing tools/developing processes to manage program data, building and scheduling the rolling 3-month programming calendar, and executing workshops and accelerators. The PMs are also responsible for collaborating closely with the corporate partners to support efforts done in partnership.

Experience with operations and programmatic execution is highly sought after and is a significant part of this role. Familiarity with the needs of minority entrepreneurs and the entrepreneurial ecosystem is preferred but not required. Throughout the year, PMs can work across The Exchange network, support cross-collaborative projects, and focus on professional development and career growth.

What You Will Do:

• Work with the Executive Director to ensure their vision of programmatic pieces is developed, executed, and evaluated for success.
• You will own the overall responsibility for the successful execution of the events, workshops, and accelerator.
• Ensure programs are following best practices and executing upon outlined content and curriculum.
• Build a revolving pipeline of mentors and partners.
• Deliver the best possible experience to entrepreneurs, mentors, partners, investors, and other program stakeholders.
• Own all year-round logistics, operations, administration, scheduling, calendar management, and event planning for the program.
• Manage and support relationships with Corporate Partners.
• Build relationships across the City of Buffalo by working on cross-collaborative projects.
• Represent The Exchange in the local community and ecosystem.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you bring to the role:

• Experience in entrepreneurial-driven, fast-paced environments focusing on programmatic development, events, business operations, and project management.
• Effective communicator and able to collaborate across departments and audiences.
• Ensures accountability with self and others.
• Can plan and prioritize to meet program and organizational goals.
• Can quickly adapt to different situations, styles, and stakeholders.
• Focus on continuous process improvement and operational efficiency.
• Can anticipate the needs and requests of multiple stakeholders.
• Strong interest in minority and women-owned businesses, technology, startups, entrepreneurship, and funding.
• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree is preferred but optional. We value experience!

Salary Commensurate with Experience

About The Exchange at Beverly Gray

The Exchange at Beverly Gray is an Entrepreneur Service Organization specifically serving the underrepresented and BIPOC entrepreneurial community in Buffalo, NY. Located on the East side of Buffalo, we aim to be a conduit for business development and growth for new and existing entrepreneurs. Through our 4 Pillars Approach, we help our members solve critical problems on their entrepreneurial and business journeys. The Beverly Gray Business Exchange Center was established in honor of Beverly A. Gray, a dedicated community advocate, Council Member, and entrepreneur with a vision of innovation and economic growth for Buffalo's Eastside. Today, standing on that foundation, our goal is to empower and equip minority entrepreneurs throughout Buffalo with the necessary tools to build sustainable, high-growth businesses that positively impact Buffalo's east and west sides and have a state and nationwide impact.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $49,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Yearly pay

Experience level:

• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Buffalo, NY 14208: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Program management: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Buffalo, NY 14208

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