Salary : $65,112.00 - $97,092.00 Annually
Location : Kenosha Emerging Leaders Academy, WI
Job Type: Regular - Full Time
Job Number:Department: City Development
Opening Date: 08/27/2026
Closing Date: 9/13/2026 11:59 PM Central
General Overview of Position The Kenosha Emerging Leaders Academy (KELA) Manager will oversee, manage and provide leadership to the Kenosha Emerging Leaders Academy. KELA focuses on empowering youth to explore their interests and find their college and career pathway. This position will focus both on service delivery and facility management. The KELA Manager will be responsible for coordinating with multiple partners and will develop systems, processes, and procedures for efficient operations to fulfill the vision of the Kenosha Emerging Leaders Academy. This position is responsible for the supervision of two part-time/seasonal receptionists.
Example of Duties & Responsibilities - Cultivate and champion an environment of innovation aligned with KELA's vision and goals
- Develop complete understanding of facility operation systems to include security, fire alarm and IT.
- Provide training to KELA partners on facility operation systems.
- Guided by policies set forth by the City of Kenosha will administer facility usage for partners.
- Guided by policies set forth by the City of Kenosha will administer facility usage for the public.
- Lead monthly partner meetings.
- Develop emergency procedures, regularly update, and lead annual training.
- Develop and implement KELA operation guidelines.
- Collect monthly progress reports from grant funded activities.
- Develop data collection tool for all partners to share collective KELA Impact.
- Create Annual Impact Report.
- Coordinate with partners to develop a marketing and public relations strategy.
- Facilitate ongoing communication and coordination with partners to enhance collaboration and align programming with goals and objectives.
- Develop student code of conduct with program partners.
- Develop behavior plans with program partners to remain consistent when addressing unwanted behaviors.
- Seek and secure outside organizations for career tours, internships or job placement
- Adhere to, monitor, and report on monthly grant expenditures.
- Recommend expenses for annual budget.
- Assist with identifying and securing funding for sustainability of programming.
- Schedule/communicate with City on facility cleaning, snow removal, garbage removal, and necessary repairs.
- Liaison with the City of Kenosha.
Requirements - Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university preferred or equivalent training and experience.
- 5-7 years of experience driving growth and development within a non-profit organization.
- Proven track record in effectively managing and overseeing facility operations.
- 5-7 years of experience successfully collaborating with stakeholders, community leaders, and partner organizations.
- Preferred oral and written multilingual abilities to enhance communication and engagement with a broader audience.
- Genuine passion for the mission and values of the organization.
- Proficient in using relevant technologies and software for organizational management.
- Ability to pass required background check.
Method of Selection Selection of qualified applicants will be based upon a rating of their training, experience and work record. The selection process may include written and/or oral examinations. Appointment will be made in accordance with City policy and the Civil Service Ordinance and Rules and Regulations. The City reserves the right to evaluate only those applicants who best meet the needs of the City.
Most positions are included in a 17 step compensation plan.
Most employees receive annual salary increases of 2.5% based on the current compensation plan. Additional across-the-board pay increases may occur annually.
Insurance The City offers a high deductible health plan (HDHP) to eligible employees and their qualifying dependent(s) as of the first of the month following 30 days of full-time employment. All employees are required to pay a five percent (5%) monthly health insurance premium, which will be waived if the employee participates in an annual Health Risk Appraisal (HRA). Employees and qualifying dependents are responsible for any deductibles, co-payments, or other out-of-pocket costs associated with care received under the provisions of the plan(s).
The City offers dental insurance to eligible employees as of the first of the month following 30 days of full-time employment. There are two options for Dental Insurance: CarePlus (Dental Associates) and Delta Dental. CarePlus (Dental Associates) monthly premiums are paid for by the City. Employees are responsible for monthly premiums if enrolling in Delta Dental. Only one dental plan may be selected if enrolling.
The City offers vision insurance to eligible employees as of the first of the month following 30 days of full-time employment. This plan provides benefits (after applicable co-pay) including a comprehensive exam, eye glasses with standard single vision, etc.
The City holds an open enrollment period each calendar year. If the employee waives coverage of health and/or dental insurance upon hire, they must experience a qualifying life event as prescribed by the Plan's summary plan description in order to enroll for either health or dental insurance at any other time during the plan year. Employees who do not experience a qualifying life event must wait for the open enrollment period to elect coverage. Insurance benefits are subject to unilateral changes by the City.
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life insurance coverage is provided to employees who participate in the WRS through the The premium for Basic Plan coverage is
paid by the City for active employees.
Employees may elect to defer part of their income into a 457(b) retirement plan through , or the
Employees enjoy numerous types of paid time off. Employees earn up to 12 days of
sick leave per year. Sick leave can be carried over year after year & never expires during employment.
Paid Vacation - available for use on January 1 each year! (pro-rated your first year of employment)
Years of Service Days/Hours per Year
Less than 1 year 12 days (96 hours)
After 1-5 years 15 days (120 hours)
After 6-10 years 17 days (136 hours)
After 11-15 years 19 days (152 hours)
After 16-20 years 21 days (160 hours)
After 20 years 25 days (200 hours)
Employees may carry over eighty (80) hours of unused vacation leave into the next calendar year.
We observe 12 paid holidays & additional paid floating holidays! New Year's Day Independence Day (July 4th) Christmas Eve Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Labor Day Christmas Day
Friday before Easter Thanksgiving Day New Year's Eve Day
Memorial Day Day after Thanksgiving
Juneteenth
Employees receive at least
two (2) paid floating holidays per year. Holiday observance schedule may vary by department.
Duty-Related Death Benefit One year's salary is paid to the named beneficiary of an eligible employee who is killed in the line of duty.
Health and Wellness Clinic - Employees (and covered spouses) who elect health insurance coverage and complete the annual HRA may utilize the City's onsite Health and Wellness Clinic, which is staffed by a Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurse. Services provided by the Clinic may be subject to a co-payment, as prescribed by City policy and IRS guidelines.
Health Savings Account - The health insurance plan offered by the City qualifies for a Health Savings Account (HSA) as defined by the IRS. Johnson Bank has waived the fees normally associated with opening and maintaining an HSA for all City employees who are enrolled in a qualifying insurance plan. Payroll deduction (pre-taxed) is only available to those employees who hold their HSA with Johnson Bank. Enrollment for this benefit is administered by the Finance Department.
Critical Illness, Accident & Universal Life/Long-Term Care Insurances - Supplemental policies for Critical Illness, Accident and Life/Long-Term Care Insurance are offered to current eligible employees during the City's annual open enrollment period.
Tuition Reimbursement Program - Regular full-time employees who have completed their probationary period may be reimbursed for 80% of tuition up to $3,000 per calendar year for satisfactory completion (a grade of "B" or greater) of approved courses through an accredited institution in the pursuance of an Associate, Bachelor or Master Degree. Please refer to the City's Personnel Policies and Regulations for program information.
*Benefit offerings are based on eligibility, reviewed annually and are subject to change.
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The following supplemental questions may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided on your application/resume. Please be honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during a hiring interview. By completing this supplemental evaluation you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal.
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- No - I disagree
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What is the highest level of education you have achieved?
- Some High School
- High School Diploma/GED/HSED
- Some College
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor Degree
- Masters Degree
- Doctorate (PHD)
- None of the Above
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After reviewing this job posting, please summarize how your background/experience is directly related to the duties and responsibilities of this position.
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Below is a list of responsibilities associated with this position. Check all boxes in which you have five (5) or more years of experience.
- Preparing & monitoring department budget.
- Collaborating with stakeholders, community leaders, and partner organizations.
- Driving growth and development with non-profit or public organization.
- Supervising/managing staff.
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No person can be employed who will be directly supervised by a relative already employed by the City of Kenosha in a position covered by the Civil Service System Ordinance or in any elected office or elected position in City of Kenosha government. "Relative" includes any member of the immediate household or anyone whose relationship by blood or marriage is as close or closer than first cousin, including "step" relationships or any grandparent or grandchild. Based upon the definition of a "Relative," would you be directly supervised by any relatives employed or serving in the capacity as an elected official with the City?
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