Social Enterprise Project Manager

Description

Tides Family Services is a nonprofit organization that is committed to providing comprehensive support and resources to children, adolescents, and families facing various challenges. The overall mission of Tides is to provide services and supports that allow youth to live in a community-based setting. An \"Agency Without Walls\" our services are delivered in homes, communities, schools...wherever our youth are.

Please note: This is a contract position.

Position Overview: The Project Manager will lead the launch and day-to-day management of the Screen printing Social Enterprise. This role is responsible for establishing operational systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory, safety, and labor requirements, supervising youth participants, and coordinating production and client orders. This is a unique opportunity to shape a mission-driven enterprise that blends business operations with youth development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the procurement, installation, and maintenance of screen printing equipment.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for production, quality control, inventory, and order fulfillment.
• Establish workflows for design, production, and delivery of custom apparel.
• Maintain accurate operational records, including equipment logs, production schedules, and inventory tracking.
• Hire, train, and supervise youth participants (ages 14-24), ensuring age-appropriate task assignments.
• Enforce youth labor laws and maintain work permits, schedules, and hour tracking.
• Provide hands-on coaching and mentorship, fostering skill development and professional behavior.
• Conduct safety and equipment training for youth, including chemical handling, PPE use, and emergency procedures.
• Ensure adherence to Rhode Island child labor laws, OSHA, and other regulatory requirements.
• Track and maintain all permits, insurance documentation, and inspection records.
• Implement environmental health and safety protocols (ventilation, chemical storage, fire safety).
• Maintain incident logs, safety reports, and compliance reports.
• Act as primary point of contact for internal and external clients, including Tides departments and partner organizations.
• Support pricing, order tracking, and invoicing systems.
• Assist with marketing initiatives, virtual storefront management, and community engagement activities.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in project management or supervisory roles, preferably within human services, youth workforce development, or nonprofit settings.
• Demonstrated experience working with youth, including mentorship, training, or supervision.
• Strong understanding of RI child labor laws, workplace safety regulations, and basic compliance requirements.
• Exceptional organizational skills and a strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation. Required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to develop and implement operational systems, standard operating procedures, and workflow management for a small enterprise.
• Knowledge of basic business operations, inventory management, and order tracking.
• Capacity to supervise, train, and mentor youth in a safe, structured, and supportive environment.
• Competence in enforcing safety protocols, including PPE usage, chemical handling, and equipment operation.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks independently.
• Comfort with hands-on production tasks as well as administrative oversight.
• Familiarity with or willingness to learn screenprinting processes, design software, and production techniques.
• Ability to collaborate with internal staff, funders, and community partners to achieve program goals.

Salary Range: $40-$45 per hour

Compensation will be determined based on the candidate's experience, education, language capacity, skills, and other qualifications relevant to the role, in alignment with organizational parity guidelines and market conditions.

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to satisfactorily perform essential duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Tides Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values our diverse workforce and encourages all mission-driven candidates to apply. We are a Recovery Friendly Employer, a BCBS Safe Zone Certified worksite, a Veteran Friendly workplace, and have been a multiple year recipient of RI Monthly's Best Places to Work. Join us!