PROGRAM MANAGER
ABOUT THE UNDERLINE
The Underline is a bold idea to reclaim 10 miles of land beneath the Miami Metrorail and transform it into a beautiful, active green space that becomes a magnet for residents and visitors alike. What started as a grassroots effort has grown into a movement for a safer, more resilient and connected community.
The first phase of the project – Brickell Backyard – opened in early 2021 and has already attracted nearly 2 million visitors. The 2+-mile Phase 2 opened to the community this spring and the entire project is scheduled to be completed by 2026.
Friends of The Underline (FUL), a nonprofit corporation, is driving the fundraising to build and sustain what will become a unique place to Miami. Join our team as a program manager to grow our programming and events offerings for The Underline for years to come.
For more information visit theunderline.org
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Underline Program Manager will oversee the structure and implementation of all events, programs, and food and beverage management at The Underline. Within the department’s structure, the program manager will guide the events and volunteer coordinators on creating, organizing, promoting, and executing meaningful community-based experiences for guests, sponsors, and volunteers. Every year, the Program Manager will use The Underline’s Strategic Plan as a guide to curating an intentional and impactful lineup of programs and events, including health and wellness, culture, education, community, technology, and food and beverage. As The Underline grows its footprint to the full ten miles, the Program Manager will develop innovative and engaging ways to program the entire park; support donors and sponsors with ongoing outreach, and utilize evaluation tools to measure community impact . Finally, the Program Manager will develop revenue potential forecasts to help offset the operations and maintenance costs of the linear park.
Responsibilities
- Using The Underline’s Strategic Plan and Programming Master Plan as guiding documents, create and implement an annual programming plan.
- Supervise the Events Team, which consists of events coordinators, a volunteer coordinator, and any contract staff associated with programming and events.
- Create execution plans for all events and programs.
- Oversee The Underline’s event rental program.
- Spearhead and implement the development of The Underline’s Programming and Events Committee.
- Oversee the execution of department contracts such as venue rentals, concession (food and beverage) agreements, and film and photography productions.
- Collaborate with Development and Marketing to secure and maintain event sponsors
- Coordinate with the Marketing Team to ensure robust promotions of programs/events.
- Coordinate with the Facilities Team on event logistics and production.
- Oversee the department’s data tracking for reporting to organization stakeholders, sponsors, and donors.
- Develop an annual revenue pro forma for space rental.
- Manage and curate the overall program/event experience for partners and guests.
- Ensure programming-related Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) goals are achieved.
Skills
- Experience : 3-5 years of experience in program or event management, preferably within a nonprofit or community-focused organization.
- Education : Bachelor’s degree in event management, hospitality, nonprofit management, or a related field preferred.
- Program Management
- Organizational Skills
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Analytical Thinking
- Time Management
- Risk Management/Conflict Resolution
- Authorized to work in the US
Location : Brickell, Miami with some remote work
Hours: Full-time with some evenings and weekends
Benefits package: Health insurance, 401K, PTO, hybrid schedule.