The The Director of Strategic Programs will be responsible for coordinating the activities of all programmatic initiatives of the organization including management of program staff, tracking deliverables, project management, coordinating activities with partner organizations, strategic advice and planning for workplan and strategic plan goals, and regular reports on program progress to Executive Director.
Position Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; Advanced degree preferred
5+ years progressively responsible experience in nonprofit programs or project management
3+ years supervisory experience
Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Access, Outlook; Basic HTML knowledge and elementary web design. Experience with graphic design programs desirable but not required.
Ability to travel if necessary
Ability to effectively manage multiple programs with ease and enthusiasm
Ability to track important details while keeping larger strategic vision in mind
Experience in communities of color or programs serving/addressing youth of color is required
Position Responsibilities:
Management
Oversee program staff - track deliverables and deadlines, evaluate performance and progress toward project goals
Supervise and evaluate teh effectiveness and track progress for existing and new programs related to children and youth, at-risk populations, young people of color, and LGBT individuals
Address performance issues with programmatic staff
Coordinate programmatic reports to Executive Director
Ensure coordination between program and communications staff regarding external partners and stakeholder communications
Participate in hiring of program staff
Represent organization at local and national events
Programs
Lead programmatic activities in the absense of program managers
Establish programmatic connections in minority communities
Lead various initiatives related to children and youth, at-risk populations, young people of color, and LGBT individuals.
Present organization’s work to partner organizations
Recruit and maintain contacts with key influencers - individuals and organizations - as spokespeople for programmatic initiatives.
Coordinate training workshops and national campaigns
Design & producee, with communications staff, program collateral
Organizational Strategy
Propose and evaluate new programmatic initiatives
Design and implement long-range strategic plans for program success
Assure that materials for meetings and training sessions and other activities of the organization are prepared accurately and in a timely manner.
Development
Assist in fundraising for programmatic initiatives
Assist in drafting and production of grant proposals
Identify new funding sources for programs
Maintain contact with individual donors on program progress
Solicit donations where required
Hiring for position Immediately
Salary commensurate with experience
Fax cover letter and resume to 202.462.6744 or
apply here. No calls please.
GenderPAC values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer – people of
color, all genders, LGBT and non-LGBT identified individuals are encouraged to
apply.
