Working in collaboration with the Utah Women & Leadership Project (UWLP) Director, the Associate Director (Program Specialist) will be involved in the planning and implementation of research, resources, and events that align with the overall mission and goals of the UWLP and A Bolder Way Forward (BWF). This includes research, writing, and editing; strategic and project planning; team management; resource development and initiative creation; grants/fundraising and outreach; and involvement with other elements of the Project. This position is telework eligible within the state of Utah, with the ability to travel around the state as needed.

50% RESEARCH/WRITING/TEAM MANAGEMENT:

• Manages teams of researchers and writers.
• Researches, writes, and edits reports on a wide variety of topics surrounding Utah women, including multicultural and other related areas.
• Creates timelines and projections for producing long-term research efforts.
• Identifies and works with community and state experts to ensure quality of research reports.

20% STRATEGIC/PROJECT PLANNING, PARTNERSHIPS, AND PROGRAM REPRESENTATION

• Works with Director in refining the overall strategic directions of the UWLP and BWF.
• Plans initiatives that align with Project mission and goals.
• Manages communication with select BWF and other community partners and affiliates, representing the Project and BWF as a key team member.
• As needed, assists in planning and executing events and gatherings.
• On occasion, delivers presentations on various topics to community and school groups.
• Represents Project to media outlets and community groups, as needed.

20% GRANTS & FUNDRAISING:

• Explores grants that align with the program mission and objectives.
• Coordinates with grant office to write, edit, refine, and submit grant proposals.
• Assists Director, as needed, with exploring individuals and corporations that have an interest in donating
• Manages logistics of donations and facilitates communication with ongoing and potential donors.

10% RESOURCES, SPECIAL INITIATIVES, AND EVALUATION:

• Works with Director in conceiving, planning, and overseeing special initiatives and programs, creates and disseminates related resources.
• Works with team members to disseminate Project resources.
• In partnership with the Director, designs and implements the evaluation of research, programs, and other initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited institution with a master’s degree in social science fields, women’s studies, business, communication, political science, or another related field of study.
• Minimum of five (5) years research, writing, and publishing experience, with evidence of successfully managing projects and relationships.
• Experience in quantitative/statistical analysis and/or qualitative research.
• Experience with project management, public speaking, and public relations

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree from an accredited institution in related field
• Seven (7) years of experience related to summary of duties
• Network of individual and organizational connections within Utah.
• Knowledge of and involvement in women’s efforts and groups in Utah.
• Knowledge of research around women’s challenges in Utah and beyond.

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
2. Contact Information for Professional References
3. Cover Letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application 

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.  The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

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