VP of Community Programs

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Capture the Dream, Inc. Position:Vice President of Community Programs

Who We Are

Established in July 2006, Capture the Dream, Inc. is a registered, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, dedicated to helping underserved and at-risk individuals succeed in school and find fulfilling, sustaining careers. We foster hope, love, and support to youth at critical time periods to empower them to overcome adversity and achieve their dreams. No dream is too small and no dream is too large.

Our organization offers several ongoing programs such as our Dreamcatcher program that combines mentoring and micro-funding opportunities for low-income K-12 and community college students from underprivileged Bay Area communities to help them realize their scholastic and career dreams. In addition, our scholarship fund provides $1,000 scholarships to students in need. Along with these programs, we also donate school supplies and provide experiential learning through our classroom program.

We were able to fulfill the dreams of over 2,000 Bay Area youth and distribute over $250,000 in goods and services to those in need. In addition, Capture the Dream, Inc. has been recognized in the Oakland Tribune, UC Davis Magazine, a local New York Television Show, People Magazine, AsianWeek, World Journal, AT&T Community Spotlight Hero Award, 2007 Maybelline Empowerment through Education Award, Oakland Mayoral Proclamation, San Francisco Mayoral Proclamation, San Francisco Board of Supervisors Certificate of Honor, California State Senate Certificate of Honor, and Appreciation Award from the Taiwanese Consulate.

Summary

Capture the Dream, Inc. is looking for a Vice President of Community Programs to lead our program outreach, program management, and client case management. The ideal candidate should have a real passion for non-profit work, and a deep understanding of youth development and education.

Candidate is responsible for successful execution of our Dreamcatcher Mentorship Program, Adopt a Classroom Program, and Scholarship Program.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage team of approximately 10 volunteer Program Managers, Assistant Program Managers, and Site Coordinators. Provide direction, mentorship, and feedback as needed.
• Facilitate staffing and operational needs. Conduct recruitment as needed for additional volunteers to manage our programs
• Develop and evaluate Community Partnerships. Establish and maintain regular communication with partners and key metrics.
• Manage daily operations as needed to ensure program timeline is adhered to. Oversee program integrity, process, and documentation.
• Plan the delivery of the overall programs and its activities in accordance with the mission and the goals of the organization. Develop a program evaluation framework to assess the strengths of the program and to identify areas for improvement
• Develop new initiatives to support the strategic direction of the organization
• Partner with Finance Team to develop annual budget and operating plan to support the program
• Partner with Fundraising Team to develop funding proposals for the program to ensure the continuous delivery of services
• Partner with Marketing/PR and IT Teams to ensure programs are fully supported
• Track key performance indicators and metrics essential to show impact on community and provide to grant writers to submit community grants
• Expand team over time to enhance capabilities and expertise.
• Meet monthly for staff meetings, Program Committee Meetings, and other community programs meetings

Qualifications

• BA/MA, Preferred degree in Education, Teaching, Nonprofit Management, Psychology, Business, other related field. MPP, ME, MSW, MBA, PMP preferred.
• 5 or more years of work experience including 3-5 years in a leadership role. Preferred 1-3 years teaching and/or social work experience.

• Knowledge of program management, K-12th age groups and/or issues related to the San Francisco Bay Area program area
• Analytical and critical thinker who has demonstrated the ability to execute and deliver high quality work. Timely and well-organized with consistent follow-up
• Entrepreneurial Spirit. Proven capability to improve processes and scale organizations.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills. Collaborative approach and ability to influence across physical and virtual environments.
• Strong project management skills managing complex, multifaceted projects resulting in measurable successes and program growth
• Experience having worked with a high-performance, collaborative, constructive peer group
• Strength in hiring, recruiting, managing, developing, coaching, and retaining individuals and teams, empowering them to elevate their levels of responsibility, span-of-control and performance
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to and passion for Capture the Dream’s mission

• Flexible schedule that will permit meetings, phone conferences, and on-site visits
• Must reside in the Greater San Francisco Bay Area with reliable transportation

• Proficient with MS Word and Excel. Adobe Acrobat desired
• Minimum 1 year commitment to the role, with a minimum of 10 hours/per week dedicated to this volunteer role

Compensation
This is a volunteer position. There will be no financial compensation. Volunteer will receive experience within this career field and an exceptional letter of recommendation. We reward our volunteers with special promotional items, events, tickets, and other opportunities.

To apply, please send cover letter and resume to: Stacey@capturethedream.org

For more information, please visit us at: http://www.capturethedream.org

Capture the Dream, Inc.
484 Lake Park Avenue, #15
Oakland, CA 94610

510-343-3635