Decompress Program Manager Job Description

Decompress is a DIY multidisciplinary event space and movement laboratory in Miami, Fl. Decompress serves as the HQ of Data for Black Lives. From the beginning, we knew that transforming data from a weapon into an instrument of social change was also culture change. When we say Abolish Big Data or demand No More Data Weapons, we demand the end of technologies and the cultures around which they are used: cultures of surveillance, intimidation, and technological aggression.

At Data for Black Lives, we believe that the only good system is a sound system. We believe in the power of sound and recognize that high-vibrational spaces where people can congregate safely are needed right now. We know the power of dancefloors to desegregate and unite. Spaces built by and for the community are where new modes of being and new worlds are created. Black people have reinvented pop culture over and over again as, first and foremost, a method of cultural and spiritual resistance to the status quo. For us, music is a Black technology that will overthrow Babylon through sound, data, and collective action. For more information on Decompress please read the manifesto.

The primary responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

Strategic Planning and Program Design

• Unordered sub-list. Collaborate closely with the CEO and the Decompress Steering Committee to design and plan the Decompress’ program and activities, ensuring alignment with our mission and strategic objectives.

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive project management framework to guide the implementation of the Decompress program and its various components.

Operational Management, Program Execution, and Event Coordination

• Oversee the daily operations of the Decompress program, including the setup and breakdown of events within the HQ space.

• Manage future staff, starting with a Program Coordinator, ensuring efficient team dynamics and effective delegation of responsibilities.

• Coordinate all programming, events, and activities under the Decompress initiative, ensuring they are executed and achieve desired impact.

• Oversee the Decompress Residency program, supporting technologists and audio practitioners using sound media to advance social change.

• Manage the Decompress Radio operations, amplifying the voices and music of Black voices, artists and technologists.

Facility Oversight

• Oversee the multipurpose use of the D4BL HQ, ensuring it is a vibrant, welcoming, and functional space that supports a wide range of activities and events.

• Act as point person for CFO and coordinate with property manager to help manage the Decompress facility and surrounding property.

Qualifications

• Experience in program management, preferably in the arts, technology, or community organizing sectors.

• Strong organizational skills with a proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working collaboratively with diverse teams and community stakeholders.

• Commitment to the mission of Data for Black Lives and a passion for using technology as a tool for social justice.

• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, mission-driven environment, with a capacity for creative problem-solving and innovation.

• Demonstrated experience in event management, with a strong ability to plan, organize, and execute large-scale events and activities effectively.

• Knowledge of facility and property management, including space optimization, maintenance, and compliance with safety regulations.

• Trustworthy and able to maintain the highest level of personal integrity