Stokes Partnership for Children (SPC), a local Smart Start agency, is seeking a highly qualified professional to carry out the duties of Program Manager to assist in carrying out the mission that all children arrive at school healthy and ready to succeed. Reports directly to the Executive Director. Duties include:



Will act as Stokes County’s Program Contact for the More at Four Pre-Kindergarten Program, a program of the NC Office of School Readiness in the NC Department of Public Instruction. The mission of the More at Four Pre-Kindergarten Program is to deliver high-quality pre-kindergarten services to prepare at-risk children in North Carolina for school success. Will provide a high level of program coordination and oversight, while collaborating with multiple community and state partners to ensure successful program delivery.



Will provide other general program management/evaluation duties including working with federal, state, local and contracted entities to evaluate and monitor all programs funded and administered by SPC.



Qualifications: Minimum of Bachelor’s degree, preferably in human services, early childhood education, or a related social science, business or other related field. Three to five years experience in program coordination required, preferably including evaluation & monitoring. Preferred two to three years experience in early childhood related field. Must possess ability to work independently and assume a high level of responsibility and accountability for program standards. Experience with Smart Start and More at Four a plus. Proficiency in budgeting, contracts management, public relations, grant writing and utilization of community resources. Computer proficient. Familiarity with web-based reporting preferred. Must possess the ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse population of stakeholders. Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a private vehicle for day-to-day job performance.



For full job description and qualifications visit: www.stokespfc.com. Mandatory drug screening and criminal background check. Some travel required. Salary DOE. Excellent benefits package. Send resume to Cindy Tuttle, Executive Director, SPC, PO Box 2319, King, NC 27021 by October 5th.