Program Director

Program Director
Job Description

Duties/ Responsibilities:

Program Creation, Supervision, Quality and Integrity

• Responsible for all program development, implementation and oversight of our pathway out of poverty: Youth Programming (including but not limited to our Girls and Boys Clubs), Dream Path Family Mentoring, Dream Path Teen Mentoring, Dream Path Education Advocacy, Dream Path Teen Center.
• Responsible for the creation of our new Middle School Mentoring Project.
• Ensures program fidelity!
• Ensures that all programs are responsive to the community’s needs and aligned with Join Hands ESL’s mission and vision.
• Develops program procedures and protocols as well as implementation standards.
• Creates, maintains, and inspires a culture of excellence and love.
• Creates and monitors staff schedules to ensure all program and Teen Center coverage.
• Coordinates with Join Hands staff to ensure a clean, safe working and programming environment.

Staff  and Volunteer Management

• Provides management, guidance, coaching, and oversight to all program staff.
• Evaluate staff performance, set performance goals, and ensure appropriate professional development is available.
• Meets regularly with program staff as a group, as well as one on one, and provides feedback on performance.
• Oversees and nurtures program volunteers.

Budget and Fundraising

• Assists with the development of program budgets.
• Monitors budgets and safeguards organizational resources.
• Assists in implementing special events, including donor/volunteer appreciation events and other fundraising initiatives.
• Assists in the cultivation and development of grant proposals.

Evaluation and Outcomes

• Sets, tracks, and monitors program evaluation and outcomes.
• Collects, analyzes, and evaluates data to identify trends.
• Create reports to be used internally and externally, including reporting to funders.
• Review and evaluate all program areas regularly and assess the effectiveness of service delivery.

Community Relations and Networking

• Participates in YDA leadership team meetings and other community meetings.
• Assists in the development of community relationships.

Additional duties as assigned.

Reports to: Executive Director

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of agency mission, vision, and services.
• Knowledge of youth development, youth and family support programming, and best practices.
• Ability to inspire, motivate, manage, and supervise staff.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in database management.
• High level of initiative and ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Ability to position and market Join Hands’ programs and people.
• Ability to pay attention to detail and manage multiple projects at one time.
• Ability to be flexible, prioritize, and adapt to changing needs and time pressures.
• Ability to disseminate information clearly and concisely.
• Ability to communicate professionally and build relationships with coworkers, program coordinators, other staff, volunteers, and program participants.
• Ability to create and sustain positive working relationships at all levels of the organization and programming, both internal and external.
• Ability to track, analyze, and adjust programs as necessary.

Requirements:

• MSW or Master’s in a related field preferred—bachelors required.
• At least three years of successful youth and family serving program design and implementation experience.
• At least five years of management experience.
• Outstanding written communication and presentation skills.
• Strong experience preparing reports and using data to evaluate programs and show outcomes.

To apply please email jsavannah@joinhandsesl.org with your cover letter and resume.