Program Director

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Senior Leadership Opportunity: Oversee Multi-Program Impact at a Growing Nonprofit

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Howard Santos

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Salary: $130,000 - $140,000 per year

A bit about us:

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

This established, community-focused nonprofit serves thousands of children, youth, and families across diverse backgrounds each year. Programs are centered on early learning, academic support, college readiness, and workforce development.

The organization is committed to fostering employee well-being and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including fully covered employee medical, dental, and vision plans, retirement contributions, wellness support resources, and family-focused benefits.

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to step into a senior leadership role where your work directly impacts thousands of youth and families each year. You’ll have the autonomy to shape programs, influence strategy, and build strong leaders beneath you—all within an organization that’s deeply rooted in community and long-term impact.

Job Details

POSITION OVERVIEW

The organization is seeking an experienced and people-centered leader to serve as the Program Director. This individual will partner closely with executive leadership and oversee program directors across multiple service areas.

This role is responsible for ensuring effective program delivery, strengthening internal systems, and supporting organizational strategy. The Director of Programs will also contribute to cross-functional leadership efforts, staff development, and external partnerships.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership \& Team Development

Directly manage and support program and department leaders

Provide coaching and professional development to strengthen leadership capacity

Facilitate regular management meetings and alignment sessions

Guide program planning, goal setting, and outcome measurement

Performance \& Systems Management

Help enhance and oversee organizational reporting and data systems

Support continuous improvement of program performance tracking

Drive adoption and optimization of internal database tools

Ensure effective use of data to inform decision-making

Organizational Culture \& Operations

Promote a collaborative, inclusive, and mission-driven workplace

Lead or support organization-wide initiatives such as retreats, staff engagement efforts, and internal events

Partner with executive leadership on developing policies and operational practices

Ensure consistent implementation of internal procedures across teams

Oversee compliance-related training and requirements

External Engagement

Support grant writing, reporting, and funding efforts

Represent the organization with community partners, funders, and stakeholders

Build and maintain key external relationships

Engage with local education and community partners as needed

Board Engagement

Serve as a supporting liaison to the Board of Directors

Assist with committee coordination, meeting preparation, and follow-up actions

Support communication between board members and program staff

Ensure program updates and organizational initiatives are clearly communicated

Additional Responsibilities

Participate in advocacy and community engagement initiatives

Contribute to strategic organizational priorities

Take on additional duties as needed to support the mission

QUALIFICATIONS

Graduate degree or equivalent experience in nonprofit leadership or a related field

Significant experience overseeing programs and teams in a dynamic environment

Strong leadership skills with a focus on coaching and development

Proven ability to manage complex initiatives and multiple priorities

Sound judgment and ability to navigate challenging decisions

Collaborative and adaptable working style

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust across stakeholders

Commitment to equity, inclusion, and mission-driven work

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