Program Director

The Youth Project; California; In loco; USD 70.000 - 92.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The Youth Project in California is seeking a Program Director to lead district-level youth programming. You will supervise Site Coordinators, manage partner relationships with school districts and community stakeholders, and ensure high-quality programming meets contractual obligations.

The role requires strong communication skills, experience managing youth programs, and a track record of building institutional partnerships. Travel within districts and bilingual ability are highly valued.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in education, social work, nonprofit management, public policy, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience managing youth programs.
• Working knowledge of California Education Code for expanded learning (ELO-P, ASES).
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to interface with partners and staff.
• Proven track record of building relationships with institutional partners.
• Valid California driver’s license and reliable transportation for in-district travel.
• Bilingual Spanish/English strongly preferred.
• Master’s degree and direct after-school program experience a plus.

Mansioni

• Own the partner relationship — school district, site administrators, community stakeholders.
• Recruit, hire, supervise, and develop all Site Coordinators in your district.
• Conduct regular site visits; coach in real time; uphold program quality.
• Own attendance compliance and required reporting (ELO-P, ASES, MOU obligations).
• Manage the district-level program budget within CFO parameters.
• Build family and community trust through consistent, culturally responsive communication.
• Surface strong stories, participation highlights, and impact examples for org-wide use.

Conoscenze

3+ years managing youth programs

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Bilingual Spanish/English

Driver’s license

Relationship building with partners

Knowledge of CA Education Code (ELO-P,

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, Nonprofit Management, Public Policy, or related

Master’s degree and direct after-school program experience

Descrizione del lavoro

Program Director

Location: Greenfield, CA

• $70,304–$92,000/yr
• Full-time, salaried
• Reports to COO

The Program Director is the senior program leader for an assigned district or geographic area. You run the team of Site Coordinators, own the partner relationship, and make sure every site delivers high-quality programming that meets student needs and contractual obligations. This is a builder role for someone who can lead people, manage a district, and stay close to the work.

What you’ll do

• Own the partner relationship — school district, site administrators, community stakeholders
• Recruit, hire, supervise, and develop all Site Coordinators in your district
• Conduct regular site visits; coach in real time; hold the program quality line
• Own attendance compliance and required reporting (ELO-P, ASES, MOU obligations)
• Manage the district-level program budget within CFO parameters
• Build family and community trust through consistent, culturally responsive communication
• Surface strong stories, participation highlights, and impact examples for org-wide use

What we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s in education, social work, nonprofit management, public policy, or related — or equivalent experience
• 3+ years managing youth programs
• Working knowledge of California Education Code requirements for expanded learning (ELO-P, ASES)
• Strong written and verbal communication; comfortable in front of partners and staff
• Track record of building real relationships with institutional partners
• Valid California driver’s license and reliable transportation for in-district travel
• Bilingual Spanish/English strongly preferred
• Master’s degree and direct after-school program experience a plus

Required before start

• DOJ and FBI Live Scan clearance (CA Ed Code 45125.1)
• TB clearance
• Paraeducator competency (test, 48 college units, AA, or higher)
• First Aid/CPR within 30 days of hire