Technology Equity Manager

Responsibilities

• Foster and maintain local partnerships to forward the technology equity mission, including the South Bend Connectivity Coalition.
• Creatively design new solutions that help residents leverage technology for good in their lives.
• Apply for grants to forward technology equity, access, and adoption in South Bend.
• Research and measure outputs and outcomes as they relate to broadband access, technology training, and other technology equity topics.
• Lead civic engagement processes around technology planning, topics, and projects.
• Confidently organize and manage the execution of projects that often involve many different types of stakeholders and collaborations (ex: Public Works, Applications, Infrastructure, Parks, Police, Fire, schools, libraries, etc.).
• Run point on the City’s engagement with digital inclusion national partners (ex: NDIA, NTIA, etc.).
• Travel as needed to national and state conferences to learn and share technology equity and digital inclusion best practices for South Bend.
• Monitor best practices and emerging topics in the field.
• Be a multiplier force in the field by engaging with and empowering others to be a force for technology equity in South Bend.

Skillset

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science, Social Science, or Business, or related area of study; Masters in a related field of study is preferred. Significant professional experience will be considered in place of a degree.
• Preferred two years of strategic partnerships, civic innovation, or related experience beyond coursework.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• An entrepreneurial, growth mindset.
• Strong interpersonal written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders in an uncertain environment.
• Ability to think creatively and strategically to advance civic innovation priorities.
• Excellent organization skills.
• Self-motivated with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a professional manner.
• Ability to analyze problems and select proper corrective action.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Experience creating strategy briefs and financial models for potential partnerships.
• Experience establishing and maintaining partnerships with philanthropies and other organizations.
• Experience in data analysis and other analytical skills to support civic innovation.
• Skilled in project management.
• Valid Driver’s license is required.