*Cover Letter and Resume Required*
About Oakland Promise
Oakland Promise’s (“OP”) mission is to engage the Oakland community to advance economic mobility through cradle-to-career achievement. OP is available to young learners (from newborns to college students) and their families who reside in Oakland. We offer every child the financial resources, educational programming, mentorship, and supportive community they need to help them and their families seek out and thrive in higher education and the career of their choosing. OP achieves its work through four key programs: Brilliant Baby, Kindergarten to College, College Access, and College Completion.
Position Summary
Oakland Promise is looking for a strategic team player to join our team as the Project Director who will lead the planning and early implementation of the East Oakland Promise Neighborhood (EOPN) initiative, ensuring the $1M grant is effectively managed to achieve the outcomes set by the U.S. Department of Education. This role includes overseeing day-to-day operations, fostering collaboration among partner organizations, ensuring compliance with grant requirements, and representing EOPN in local, state and national forums. The Project Director is a full-time position reporting directly to the CEO of Oakland Promise and serves as a key liaison between funders, partners, and the community. This role requires a minimum of three days per week working in person at the office or in the field, with the remaining time worked remotely from a home-based location within the Bay Area.
The Project Director will work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including early learning networks, educational institutions, health providers, and community organizations, to achieve the results outlined in the grant. The ideal candidate is a visionary leader with a proven ability to manage complex initiatives, build and sustain partnerships, and foster community-focused solutions.
Who You Are
What You Will Do (Duties and Responsibilities)
1. Key Responsibilities:
Leadership and Oversight (30%)
Partner Coordination and Management (30%)
Data and Reporting (20%)
Community and Stakeholder Engagement (10%)
Sustainability Planning (5%)
Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements:
Preferred Qualifications:
Compensation and Benefits
To Apply:
Send a single PDF of a resume and thoughtful cover letter to apply@oaklandpromise.org with “Job Name – [Your Name]” in the subject line. Please use your last name and first initial (ex: Doe_J) as the filename of your PDF containing your resume and cover letter. Failure to follow these instructions may delay the review of your application. Applications will be reviewed immediately and candidates with the best fit will be contacted for interviews. Unfortunately, the volume of applications will prevent us from responding to all applications received.
Oakland Promise is a place-based organization located in Oakland, California. Oakland Promise requires that employees work in person at various engagements. It is a requirement that all staff reside within commuting distance to the main office, located at 484 9th Street, Oakland, CA 94607. Please note that at any time, a full in-person work plan may be required, and it is of utmost importance that all staff are able to meet this requirement.
Oakland Promise is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Oakland Promise is committed to providing a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and disrespectful or other unprofessional conduct based on sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sex stereotype, race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, gender (including gender identity, gender expression, and transgender), national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver's license issued under Vehicle Code section 12801.9), ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military, and veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance or regulation. It also prohibits discrimination, harassment, disrespectful or unprofessional conduct based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.
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