Program Manager

Viable Community is seeking a Program Manager with relevant experience to help transform our two-year-old non-profit into a resilient and self-organizing organization capable of scaling in the coming years. This role will focus on securing operational funding, improving project outcomes, and enhancing our organizational processes. If you have experience in organizational development, fundraising, or project management and are eager to take on this challenge, we want to hear from you!

Who We Are

Welcome to Viable Community, a non-profit organization based in the European Union. Our mission is to create community-managed projects dedicated to the preservation and regeneration of nature. We currently engage around 25 active volunteers weekly out of a network of over 80 connected volunteers. Our projects include:

• Educational Video Project: A small-scale initiative aimed at raising awareness and educating the community.
• Agrivoltaic Pilot Project: A pilot integrating solar panels with agriculture.
• Extremadura Project: A major initiative in Spain to combat desertification, supported by an external project developer.

We operate with a Dutch non-profit with ANBI status, a Dutch BV as a special purpose vehicle, and a holding company. Our ideology emphasizes transparency, co-decision-making, and decentralization of power, inspired by Holacracy, Frederic Laloux’s Reinventing Organizations, and web3 technologies.

For more information, visit our website: https://www.viable.community

Our Expectations

We are looking for individuals who:

• Have Relevant Experience: Bring a background in organizational development, fundraising, or project management.
• Drive Organizational Transformation: Can help make our organization resilient, self-organizing, and scalable.
• Manage Resources Effectively: Develop and implement strategies to secure and manage our operational budget.
• Show Initiative: Are proactive, handle complex challenges, and excel in a start-up environment.
• Work Independently: Complete tasks, coordinate with team members, and make decisions with minimal supervision.
• Embrace Digital Tools: Are comfortable with Google Workspace and Slack, and can quickly learn to use our project management tools like ClickUp.

Our Way of Working

• Asynchronously: using Slack or Google Mail to communicate and work independently on collaborative documents.
• Short, Focused bi-Weekly Progress Meetings: Efficient sessions to discuss progress, identify needs, and plan tasks for the upcoming weeks with coordinators/members of all the different circles. Including 15 mins of Governance: to discuss new ideas, processes, and make decisions on key topics.
• Tech Stack: Google Workspace (Drive, Meet, Calendar, Mail, Docs, Sheets) | Slack (communication) | ClickUp (task management) | Canva (graphic design) | Figma (web design) | GitHub (web development) | LinkedIn (PR and marketing)

We encourage cross-circle engagement to enhance organizational cohesion and need to set up recurring engaging organization wide meetings

Support Available

• Executive Assistant: Provides administrative support and helps with various tasks.
• Operations Manager (+Workspace Manager): Focuses on improving processes and organizational efficiency. Working on a Volunteer Manual and online personalized dashboard, accessible through the Volunteer Portal on our website.
• Existing Executive Director: Who is taking care of daily operations but will transition to focus on project management and strategic development, providing guidance and support as needed.

What We Offer

• Skill Building: Gain experience with this super important role, the digital tools and opportunities for professional and personal development.
• Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive culture that values transparency, co-decision-making, and decentralization of power.
• Professional Tools: Access to tools like Slack, Google Drive, Canva, Figma, and ClickUp.
• Network Building: Join a growing organization in its early stages and build valuable connections.
• Engaging Activities: Participate in events like beach picnics, park gatherings, and workshops.

Time Commitment

• Weekly Hours: Minimum of 14 hours per week, with a preference for additional time.
• Priority: We require a strong commitment to prioritize organizational work for Viable above other responsibilities. While there is flexibility in how tasks are completed, we expect a serious dedication to ensuring the organization's needs are met effectively.
• Fixed Meetings: Every 2 weeks, typically on Monday evenings for 1 hour.

Location

• Role: Remote
• Requirements: A computer and a reliable internet connection.

Training Provided

• General Onboarding: Induction training and introduction to our tools.
• Online Tools Training: Google Workspace, Slack, and ClickUp (optional).

To apply, please reply and receive a link to our online application form