Program Director

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Responsible To: Executive Director

Supervises: Program Staff and Volunteers

Purpose of Job: Carries responsibility for program implementation; carries administrative responsibilities as delegated.

WHAT WE DO

Our programs are intentionally focused on girls. Our flagship programs are Leadership, STEAM careers, Financial literacy and Healthy Lifestyles for girls ages 6 to 18. While our goal is to reach all girls, we recognize that girls in at-risk communities have an even greater need for our programs.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Administers programs, both directly and through staff and program volunteers. Is present during online programs.
• Explores changing interests and developmental needs of girls to keep up to date with changing patterns. Utilizes other sources such as girls, other appropriate staff and program volunteers to develop a coordinated program which will meet the needs of girls. Periodically reviews programs to ensure that they are relevant.
• Encourages staff and program volunteers to be creative and innovative. Inspires and motivates them to explore new and different approaches and resources to keep programs flexible and responsive so that the needs of girls are met most effectively.
• Supervises assigned staff and volunteers
• Meets periodically with Parent Initiative to interpret programs and keep them up to date on projects and programs. Interprets the organizational goals to them.
• Stimulates interest and enthusiasm within the community for EGNC activities and programs. Builds contacts within the community which will expand services for girls.
• Assumes duties of executive director as delegated. Keeps executive director informed of problems, concerns, needs, trends and unusual situations.
• Communicates to Executive Board concerning programming and projects.
• Participates in staff meetings to share ideas and concerns, and works collaboratively with other staff and volunteers to meet EGNC goals and achieve staff objectives.
• Participates in periodic assessment of own performance, develops own goals and objectives. Takes advantage of training and other developmental/professional growth opportunities in the community.

Qualifications:

Bachelors’ Degree or working on, with courses in education, recreation, psychology, sociology preferred. Special consideration may be given for equivalent experience and personal qualifications in lieu of a degree.

Work experience in youth work or related field which includes some experience in supervision, administration, curriculum and course design, and community relations.

Skill in working with a diversity of people; ability to facilitate cooperative work.

Ability to communicate with children and foster their involvement and participation in program planning, problem solving, and decision making.

Ability to coordinate a multi-faceted program.

Ability to inspire, stimulate, encourage creativity and innovation.

Ability to develop and implement programs which are responsive to the needs and interests of girls.