Regional Program Manager

The role of Regional Program Manager is to plan and implement Samaritan’s Feet (SF) programs as assigned, according to the strategic objectives of the organization. The Program Manager is responsible for securing site location partners, identifying shoe recipients, logistical planning for Shoe Distributions including scheduling, completing shoe work-order, travel, volunteer recruitment, event set-up, event execution, follow up, and sharing potential Development contacts.

This position will serve multiple states, and ideally located in the southeast.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Plan and execute domestic Shoes of Hope shoe distributions that are assigned by Domestic Program Management (i.e. Corporate, Regional, and National sponsored events).

• Identify partners in assigned territory while continuing to work with existing partners.
• Assist sponsor with recipient and location identification and volunteer recruitment.
• Work with recipient partners to plan logistics and gather shoe sizes of recipients.
• Submit Work Order to SF Logistics and Domestic Program Management at least three (3) weeks prior to Distribution Date.
• Ensure that all parties (sponsor, location, volunteers, and recipients) have clear direction as to their roles.
• Lead and execute domestic shoe distribution events according to SF standards, including location setup, volunteer orientation, shoe distribution or other engagement, closeout reporting, and thank participants.
• Identify potential sponsors, partners and grants to raise a minimum of $100,000 annually.
• Include Domestic Programs Management on all decisions and activities.
• Refer potential partners to Development Department.
• Serves as the primary SF contact in the assigned geographic region responsible for:
  • Introducing the SF mission to businesses, schools, organizations, and individuals, through 1:1 meetings, networking events, and speaking engagements.
  • Preparing and presenting compelling partnership proposals and accurate memoranda of understanding for small sponsorship partners.
  • Providing stewardship of all relationships to both recruit and retain support in the assigned region.
  • Entering and tracking all constituent information and related activities in Bloomerang CRM, ensuring that data is always current.
  • Maintaining records in shared Google Doc including all partner contact information, dates, funding plans, volunteer numbers, etc.
  • Working with Finance related to funding, from requesting the invoice to ensuring that payment is received and accounted for.

Additional Functions

• Regular attendance on weekly Distributions call (unless unable to due to travel, vacation, or conflicting meetings)
• Reconciling Bill/Divvy transactions in a timely manner (no later than 2 weeks of expense).
• Helping others within SF with activities outside area of responsibility when requested.
• Responding to interested parties in assigned geographic territory that express interest (via SF website) in becoming involved with SF.
• Following proper training and shadowing, leading international mission trips (if desired and available).
• In some cases, you may be assigned a certain “specialty group” outside your geographic area for which you will be responsible (example: coaches, civic organization, etc.).

Individual Qualities Needed To Be Successful

• Ability to work independently and make decisions
• Ability to speak publicly to small & large groups
• Self-motivated with ability to motivate/influence others
• Flexible schedule
• Knowledgeable of Microsoft Suite- Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Strong relational skills (ability to exhibit patience, enthusiasm, kindness, compassion, and a gracious demeanor with all SF partners including volunteers, donors, corporate sponsors, staff members, regional coordinators, surprise guests, etc.)
• Ability to problem-solve
• Ability to multi-task and set priorities
• Maintain flexibility with daily job responsibilities.

Please email your resume and a cover letter to humanresources@samaritansfeet.org.

NOTE:  Our offices will be closed from December 23, 2024 to January 2, 2025 for the Holidays.  Applications will not be reviewed until we return to the office.