Program Director

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Minnesota Hands & Voices, partnered with Lutheran Social Service MN, seeks a collaborative leader to oversee statewide programs supporting children who are deaf or hard of hearing and their families. The Director ensures access to trusted information, meaningful connections, and resources for long-term success.

The role leads program operations, partnerships, fundraising, and evaluative activities while fostering an inclusive, family-centered culture. Weekend/evening availability is required.

Qualifications

• Must be a parent of a child who is deaf or hard of hearing.
• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of leadership/management experience.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Commitment to unbiased, inclusive, family-centered support.
• ASL and/or cued speech proficiency preferred.
• Schedule flexibility, including weekends and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow Minnesota Hands & Voices and DHH Role Model programs.
• Supervise and develop a dedicated team while fostering collaboration.
• Oversee program operations, budgets, grants, contracts, quality outcomes, and evaluation activities.
• Build strong partnerships with families, community organizations, funders, referral partners, and stakeholders.
• Identify funding opportunities and support long-term program sustainability and growth.
• Represent the organization in community collaborations and initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Relationship-building

Organizational skills

Public policy

ASL/Cued Speech

Schedule flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Minnesota Hands & Voices is seeking a collaborative leader to oversee statewide programs supporting children who are deaf or hard of hearing and their families. Through a family-centered, peer-to-peer approach, the Director helps ensure families have access to trusted information, meaningful connections, and resources that support their child's growth, development, and long-term success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and grow Minnesota Hands & Voices and DHH Role Model programs.
• Supervise, support, and develop a dedicated team while fostering a collaborative team culture.
• Oversee program operations, budgets, grants, contracts, quality outcomes, and evaluation activities.
• Build strong partnerships with families, community organizations, funders, referral partners, and stakeholders.
• Identify funding opportunities and support long-term program sustainability and growth.
• Represent the organization in community collaborations and initiatives

Requirements:

• Must be a parent of a child who is deaf or hard of hearing.
• Bachelor's degree and at least five years of leadership, management, or related experience.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Commitment to supporting families in an unbiased, inclusive, and family-centered manner.
• Experience with public policy, grants, nonprofit programs, or community engagement preferred.
• American Sign Language (ASL) and/or Cued Speech proficiency strongly preferred.
• Must have schedule flexibility, including weekends and evenings.

Lutheran Social Service MN is a dynamic social service organization serving children, youth and families, people with disabilities, older adults and military veterans. Trustworthiness is a value and strength shared by our employees and recognized by the communities we serve. We offer an ALIVE Workplace (Supportive, Positive and Fun) and careers that challenge, energize and rewards employees. Consider joining us!

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