Organizational Overview

Sista Midwife Productions (SMP) is a birth advocacy training and consulting agency based in New Orleans, LA. Our Mission is to improve pregnancy and birth experiences and to eliminate perinatal disparities by increasing the number of black birth workers, teaching families about their rights and options; and creating transparency and accountability within childbirth education and the medical obstetrical system. To do this, we provide education, training and consultations for communities, birth workers and organizations that work with child bearing families. 

Since 2012 we have been helping families and black birth workers connect. Today, with over 1,300 professionals listed, we have the largest and most comprehensive online directory of black birth workers. We use workshops, seminars and edutainment experiences to educate communities and to move them toward a paradigm shift to  change the ways they think about conception, pregnancy, birth, and mothering.  

Role Description

Sista Midwife Productions seeks a Part time Program Manager to organize and coordinate programs; most immediately the Birth Story Project and the Healthy Birth Louisiana Initiative. Specifically, the Program Manager will: 

• Organize and maintain program and training records
• Track program budget, accounting for all income and expenses
• Identify and support processes aligned to securing philanthropic investments 
• Develop program evaluation tools, techniques, and methods
• Develop and implement outreach plan for program expansion
• Solicit and evaluate feedback from program participants, identifying and implementing solutions for improvement
• Identify opportunities for program enhancement 
• Design program progress monitoring system
• Lead the design process for project management related to all programs from conception to evaluation
• Identify, secure, and manage program consultants on an as needed basis

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or at least 3 years experience as a Program Manager or Program Associate
• Knowledge of and experience in managing program operations and community programming

About You

You absorb new information quickly and you are not afraid of a challenge. You have strong verbal and written communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills. You have the ability to maintain positive business relationships with team members, outside agencies, and the public. You can work on a team and also be productive working independently while maintaining the highest levels of confidentiality. 

You have a passion for women’s health and advocacy and understand the importance of our work. You are excited to learn and look forward to supporting our Doula students and our growing community!

You know how to handle difficult situations- whether it’s super busy during a training launch or an event production you rise to the occasion with a calm mind and focus that keeps you on track. You are able to prioritize in a rapidly changing environment. 

You are a stickler for details, consistency, and ultra-high-quality work. Your organizing skills eliminate back tracking and minimizes mistakes and you don’t sleep until every item on your “to-do list” is complete or scheduled. You ensure that what the public sees the first time is correct.

You communicate clearly and confidently, asking questions for clarity where needed before moving forward. 

You are proficient in Microsoft and Google suites and have experience or an eagerness to quickly learn digital products and platforms such as Canva, Mailchimp, Zoom, WIX, Mighty Networks, Slack, Thinkific, Teachable, etc.

Physical Demands

This is a remote position requiring regular use of computer technology and access to virtual collaboration tools. 

Compensation and Location

This position offers $20.00-$25.00/hr depending on relevant experience. Sista Midwife Productions will offer part-time employees health insurance and access to 401K. This role is location flexible (remote).

To Apply

Only applicants following these instructions will be considered. Please provide a resume, cover letter and three professional references, explaining your interest in the position to brittney@essenceinconsulting.com.  In the subject line of the email, please write “SMP- Program Manager''. 

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until September 30, 2022. Interviews will take place throughout the months of September and October toward an anticipated start date of November 28th.  

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This description reflects management's assignment of essential functions, it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned; This job description is subject to change at any time.