Program Director - Youth In Action

BLACK - Building Leadership And Community Knowledge; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BLACK - Building Leadership And Community Knowledge in Chicago seeks a Program Director to research, plan, develop and implement youth programs, train and mentor staff, and lead large group discussions to address questions and resolve complaints.

The role requires strong communication, strategic thinking, budgeting, and record-keeping, with the ability to engage a culturally diverse youth community; candidates must live in the Chicagoland area and hold a related bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or extensive training/experience in youth-oriented programs.
• Experience living in the Chicagoland area or working with local youth initiatives.
• Ability to train and mentor staff and lead large group discussions.

Responsibilities

• Train and mentor staff.
• Lead large group discussions to answer questions and remedy complaints.
• Create and nurture effective communication within the organization.
• Build a strong team through open communication and collaboration on decisions.
• Initiate and set goals for programs based on strategic objectives.
• Plan programs from start to finish, including deadlines and milestones.
• Develop and approve operations and budgets.
• Maintain excellent record-keeping with participant files and reports.

Skills

Leadership

Staff mentorship

Communication

Strategic thinking

Multitasking

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Diversity engagement

Record keeping

Youth programs

Education

Bachelor's Degree or related training/experience

Job description

Program Director is responsible for researching, planning, developing and implementing organization’s youth programs.

• Train and be a motivating mentor to staff.
• Lead large group discussions to answer questions and remedy complaints.
• Create and nurture effective communication within the organization.
• Build a strong team through open communication and by collaborating on decision‑making responsibilities.
• Initiate and set goals for programs based on the organization’s strategic objectives.
• Plan programs from start to finish, including identifying processes, deadlines and milestones.
• Develop and approve operations and budgets.
• Maintain excellent record‑keeping in the form of participant files, reports, documented coursework, student attendance, etc.

Program Director has a variety of skills and qualifications that allow them to manage their responsibilities effectively, which can include:

• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Strategic mindset
• Ability to multitask
• Problem‑solving skills
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated interest, familiarity or direct work experience with the youth of the community.
• Able to communicate with a culturally diverse group.
• Excellent, verifiable work and/or scholastic history with related references.
• Must pass Child Abuse and Neglect Tracking System inquiry.

Bachelor’s Degree or extensive training or workplace experience directly related to youth-oriented programs and services.

Candidates must live in the Chicagoland area.