Software Preservation Network Program Manager

As full-time Program Manager for the Software Preservation Network (SPN)*, you will be responsible for ensuring that all program activities are advancing SPN’s mission and vision. Core responsibilities of the SPN Program Manager include: day-to-day operation and management (e.g., project management, scheduling, partnership and contractor point of contact, approving invoices, communication with members, facilitation); leading and monitoring ongoing member engagement and recruitment; coordinating strategic planning and results-based accountability in partnership with community leadership and broader membership; ensuring regular updates to policies, procedures, and standards in accordance with program goals and objectives; and clear and consistent reporting to membership. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Partner with SPN Coordinating Committee to develop annual strategic goals and facilitate annual assessment of the community’s efforts based on specific objectives and key results
• Participate as a key member of the EaaSI International Alliance Subcommittee of the SPN Coordinating Committee to determine key goals for the integration of the Alliance as a program of SPN
• Help to oversee and facilitate SPN community leadership transitions and elections
• Co-design and oversee the launch of a strategic and sustained SPN membership recruitment campaign Onboard and offboard SPN members 
• Manage, in partnership with SPN’s Co-Treasurers, annual community budget planning, month-to-month financial management, and quarterly community budget reporting to membership
• Cultivate and support (e.g., consultation, facilitation, scheduling, resources) working groups and interest groups within SPN that engage members in ongoing research, development, and documentation
• Stay informed and up-to-date on: alignment and facilitation tools and techniques; trends in the information landscape likely to exert force for change within collectives and organizations; research on group dynamics, organizational development, social learning & group sensemaking, and decision making; participatory action/community-based research tools and approaches
• Edit and publish regular content updates to the SPN website
• Provide quarterly overview reports to the community Build and maintain strong relationships with SPN strategic affiliates
• Coordinate the work of contractors that provide support for SPN activities (e.g., website hosting and development, marketing and strategic communications, law and policy consultation)

If you’re excited about this opportunity, review the full posting here: https://educopia.org/program-manager-for-the-software-preservation-network/

*The Software Preservation Network is a fiscal sponsee of Educopia Institute