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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolinas (BBBSCC) is looking for a Program Manager Cabarrus County to join our team in Cabarrus County, NC.
This person will be responsible for cultivating strong partnerships with school stakeholders, ensuring program fidelity, and driving positive youth outcomes. Additionally, the Manager provides direct supervision and professional development for up to two Master’s-level student interns, and two indirect reports offering coaching, assigning caseloads, and supporting their growth through structured guidance and real-time feedback. The Manager holds primary responsibility for the strategic oversight, execution, and continuous improvement of the Cabarrus County program within Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolinas (BBBSCC). This role ensures comprehensive management of all aspects of the program—including volunteer and youth recruitment, enrollment, matching, and ongoing match support—while maintaining alignment with BBBS national standards and local objectives. This role will report to the Cabarrus County Area Director.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Oversee Cabarrus programs while assisting the Cabarrus Area Director in managing community and corporate partners.

Train the Cabarrus program staff. Meet regularly with team members and help facilitate Team meetings.

Serve as Program Coordinator for 1 school-based program.

Assist the Cabarrus Area Director in tracking individual and team performance through review of individual and team metrics.

Regularly review client documentation of direct and indirect reports for Quality Assurance compliance with agency and federation requirements for processing and documentation of volunteers and families.

Provide feedback verbally and in writing on a regular basis and as needed to improve performance and teamwork.

Consult with program staff regarding challenging interviewing/matching issues and family situations.

Provide professional guidance and appropriate feedback for handling sensitive situations. Assist with the search for appropriate community resources for given situations.

Collaborate with the Area Director to ensure orientations, trainings, interviews, and matches achieve annual goals.
Collaborate with the Area Director to develop effective recruitment strategies. Collect and relay to the Cabarrus team all agency policies and procedures.

Facilitate teamwork on the Program Team and cooperation with the overall agency staff.

Empower team to assist and generate new and innovative ways to ensure our volunteers, parents, and youth feel supported.

Provide input to the Cabarrus Area Director to set direction for the team and develop goals and objectives, establish goals for length of match, retention, and support contact rates.

Maintain working knowledge of Matchforce database system, work with the program leadership team to train/update staff regarding its most effective use, and work to maintain the integrity of the database system.

Maintain working knowledge of the BBBSA Service Delivery Model and local agency policies and procedures in order to interpret and enforce them with the team.

Support the Cabarrus program and development events as assigned according to agency need.

Support special projects as a volunteer or as assigned according to specialized skills and agency needs.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE 

• Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree with a minimum of 2 years of professional experience in a social service or relevant field, who is trained according to the BBBSA Standards of Practice. Experience in and through understanding of mentoring, positive youth development, and risk and protective factors.

  YEARS of RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE 

• At least five years of direct service experience in the social services field, along with at least three years’ experience supervising/training staff in the social services field.

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
Results-driven and goal-oriented and possess strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work within diverse populations and geographic areas, as well as a demonstrated ability to think strategically and work collaboratively to inspire, motivate, and focus internal team members on the agreed-upon goals.

Outstanding verbal and written communication skills 

Outstanding leadership and teamwork /team facilitation skills. 

Excellent project planning and organizational skills, with attention to detail.

Thorough knowledge of community social service resources. 

Professional demeanor and ability to represent the agency to the community.

Ability to communicate effectively with management, line staff, and agency clients.

Superior teaching and training skills that foster a culture of commitment, dedication, and purpose for those under supervision.

Excellent computer literacy skills to include knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Google Suite.

Tech-savvy and able to adapt to new technology. 

Ability to monitor for performance and empower for growth yet not micromanage.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

• Stationary at a desk for 50% of the time 

• Frequent movement throughout office and school sites 

• Ability to lift 25 pounds of materials 

• Must have reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and meet insurance requirements 

• Hybrid office/home-based role with travel to assigned school sites in Mecklenburg County. 

• Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and meet minimum state automobile insurance requirements. 

• Must be available up to 2 Saturdays per month and for evening events as needed.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS 

• Approximately 10% of work time spent traveling locally to program sites and schools 

CORE COMPETENCIES 

• Customer Focus 

• Problem Solving & Analysis 

• Flexibility & Achieving Change 

• Continuous Improvement & Results Orientation 

• Decisiveness & Judgment 

• Open Communication 

• Strategic Alignment 

• Valuing Diversity 
   

About Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolinas:

The Big Brothers Big Sisters team is driven by the opportunity to provide Central Carolinas youth a chance to achieve their full potential. We need people like you that are looking to merge your talents and personal values with your passion to make a difference. Apply today and discover the endless possibilities that result from the mentoring relationships we establish.

WE BUILD BETTER FUTURES

Do you want to go home—every day—knowing you made a difference in the life of a child? If so, join the Big Brothers Big Sisters team, and make a difference in the future of your community.

FLEXIBLE SCHEDULES AND GENEROUS PAID TIME OFF

We know that healthy, happy employees are more effective and enjoy their roles. We have policies in place that back it up.

HYBRID OFFICE MODEL

Our hybrid model combines the best of both worlds — being together at the office and finding time for remote work each week.

WORK THAT MATTERS

The work we do every day changes the trajectory of kids’ lives throughout the Central Carolinas.

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS

Our job benefits help take care of your present and future. Access to group health insurance and retirement, and long and short-term disability.

WE BUILD AND SUPPORT MENTORS. WORK IN A VALUES-ORIENTED COMMUNITY. CHANGE LIVES.
Equal Employment Opportunity
BBBSCC provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, or non-disqualifying physical or mental handicap or disability, or any other federal, state of local protected class.
Americans with Disabilities Act
Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential duties & responsibilities either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by case basis in accordance with applicable law.

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