Lutheran Development Group
Job Title: Program Director
Reports to: Director of Operations
Effective Date: 10.17.2024
Job Summary:
Program Director will oversee LDG’s community equipping efforts, develop systems for community partners, volunteers, neighbors, and refugees.
Typical Duties:
- Oversee programming and compliance for LIHTC and other housing supporting services.
- Develop and maintain systems for Care Teams to access the social service system.
- Create KPIs to indicate growth of programs overtime.
- Track interactions with neighbors, volunteers, and community partners.
- Assist neighbors, volunteers, and community partners in:
- Navigating and accessing social service organizations,
- Implementing care team plans
- Create, coordinate and provide training opportunities for block captains and care teams.
- Coordinate and facilitate volunteer activities and recruitment.
Develop and oversee refugee housing program. - Oversee and mentor interns
- Assist the Executive Director and Director of Operations in:
- Grant writing and selective fundraising efforts.
- Presenting on behalf of LDG at community, church, and school events
- Other duties as assigned
Required Skills/Abilities:
- High EQ with the ability to maintain confidentiality
- Adaptable, resilient, and autonomous
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to develop new systems
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
- Strong project management and organizational skills, including ability to set priorities, manage simultaneous initiatives, and operate effectively in a deadline-driven environment.
- Ability to write and execute grant applications
- Assist with social media
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate within a team and with individuals as well as with groups with various identities, cultures, and backgrounds.
- Ability to deal with ambiguity
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or more
- 5 or more years of community engagement experience
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting/standing at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
Benefits:
- 16 days PTO (first year of employment) and 12 paid holidays per year
- 5 weeks (25 days) of paid maternal leave and 2 weeks (10 days) of paid paternal leave/leave for adoptive or foster parents
- SIMPLE IRA with 3% employer match
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Employer-paid Life, LTD, and AD&D insurance
Job Status: Full-Time Exempt
To apply all resumes should be sent to: ldg@ldgstl.org