Position Name: Associate Project Manager
Department: LEAD
Reports To: Director of Field Management, LEAD
Location: District of Columbia

Summary:
The Associate Project Manager will assist in the coordination and execution of KaBOOM! community-built playground, skatepark, rink, and field projects and activities culminating in a one day build event. The Associate Project Manager will shadow a Project Manager on community-built projects. The Project Manager coaches the community partner through project planning and provides the planning teams the resources and tools to achieve positive changes within their communities, specific to a community-build playspace project. The APM will serve as a Second for these builds and the APM will lead 3-6 projects during first 6-9 months. The APM will work on various ‘supporting projects’ including, but not limited to: updating procedures, research/knowledge sharing, facilitating planning calls for Project Managers who are traveling, taking minutes for Project Managers on their planning calls, assisting Project Managers with travel arrangements, analyzing findings from post build reports, assisting with developing on-going training and recruitment. Playspace projects are located across the United States and Canada. Significant amount of travel, including weekends, is required for execution of the KaBOOM! Design Day and KaBOOM! Build Day events.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Managing KaBOOM! projects.

• Coordinate playspace build projects to exceed the expectations set for each project.
• Efficiently solve problems and ensure a consistent standard of quality and success for each project.
• Generate project reports and documentation for internal and external review.
• Inspire and guide community partners through the project planning process.
• Coordinate logistical planning and execution of Build Day.
• Manage project expenses and overall budget.
• Manage small and large teams of volunteers.
• Facilitate KaBOOM! Design and Build Days to empower the community and corporate sponsors.
• Carryout a variety of mandatory administrative tasks related to the position.
• Lead and motivate others through public speaking and articulation of KaBOOM! mission.

Developing and maintaining relationships with project partners.

• Provide excellent customer service.
• Establish and manage working relationships with project partners to include youth in the community.
• Respond to partner queries regarding the project and playground information.
• Create project reports in a timely manner.
  

Handling general assignments as needed.

• Conduct outreach, research and/or administrative duties as needed or required.
• Participate in KaBOOM! promotional activities to promote programs and products of the organization.
• Act as a “Second” on projects providing support to the lead project manager (travel is required to location of event).
• Actively participate in the KaBOOM! staff development program.
• Conduct research for the organization in the areas of safe and healthy play, playground design & construction, community building, child development and other related topics.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Associate Project Managers may supervise external parties throughout the planning process – in particular, they manage their planning teams which could include representatives from non-profits, corporations, government agencies, grassroots organizations and various diverse community groups.
• Associate Project Managers have significant authority over the decisions made on each of their projects. They may manage project-specific budgets related to the purchasing of equipment and other materials for the project as well as travel-related budgets.

Qualifications:

Candidates should have project/event management experience and the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects at the same time. Strong coordination, organization, interpersonal, and communication skills are valued. Candidates should be self-motivated, a team player, flexible, and able to bring a high level of energy to everything they do. Physical strength and/or stamina are important for Build Days where the work is done outdoors during 8 to 12 hour work days and requires heavy lifting. The ability to work with a diverse community of volunteers and corporations and large numbers of people is essential. Excellent writing and oral skills are also required. Prior construction related experience is helpful but not required. Also, high proficiency in Spanish highly desired.

Employee must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record at all times. In addition, they must be comfortable driving large passenger vehicles, as he/she may be required to drive a KaBOOM! van. Finally, the employee will travel alone up to 70% of the time necessitating map interpretation skills.

Education and/or Experience:

BA degree is desired along with relevant project management /event management experience.

Physical Demands:

On average 50% travel is required nationwide and to Canada (to include some weekends). The employee will be required to lift up to 100 lbs and to reach above head, holding pieces of playground equipment weighing up to 40 pounds. Similarly, the employee must be able to bend down, walk on uneven surfacing, and operate a wheelbarrow containing up to 200 pounds. The employee will often use a shovel to scoop and lift mulch onto a tarp, then carry the tarp filled with mulch (weighing up to 40 pounds) a distance of up to 200 feet. This process may be repeated multiple times for up to 6 hours. The employee will need motor skills to operate tools, such as hammers, wrenches, ratchets, drills, shovels, rakes, wheelbarrows, post hole diggers, and allen keys. Some Build Days and preparation for Build Days may entail being on feet for 15 hours. Office days may involve sitting at desk, using computer for 10-12 hours.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions (rain or shine) on sites with much moving construction equipment and potentially loud noises. When not working outside, the employee must have the ability to maintain acceptable standards of office conduct, along with the ability to handle stress, get along with others, and work in a cooperative and team-oriented manner. The employee must have computer skills and the ability to type on a computer. Office days may involve sitting at a desk, using a computer for 10-12 hours. Other job tasks will require movement around the office.

To Apply:
Interested applicants should forward their cover letter with salary requirements and resume to the attention of Human Resources at hr@kaboom.org. Please indicate in the subject line of your e-mail the title of the position. Applicants can also send their resumes to:

KaBOOM!
4455 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite B100
Washington, DC 20008
Fax: 202.659.2685

KaBOOM! is an equal opportunity employer. This job description does not constitute an employee agreement between the employer and the employee. We reserve the right to remove or change a job posting at any time.