Director Of Programs Jobs

Reports to: VP, Programming & Impact

Target Start Date: Sep 11, 2023

Compensation: $115 - $127K

Location: DoSomething.org has its headquarters in NYC. Preferably, candidates will be based in the New York City Metro area, but candidates in other locations within the U.S. will be considered.

Who We Are

DoSomething.org is that national hub for youth-centered activism. We are a thirty year old nonprofit fueling young people to change the world.

We have mobilized millions of DoSomething.org members to clothe young people in homeless shelters, clean up 3.7 million cigarette butts from the streets, run the largest youth-led sports equipment drive, and registered over 415,000 young people to vote since 2018!

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THE POSITION

DoSomething is recruiting a strategic thinking, creative, iterative Director of Programming who will leverage their youth program development expertise to decipher the motivations and represent the interests of young people across the spectrum of identity, as well as iterate and develop our programming consistent with our new strategic direction.

Reporting to the VP of Programming & Impact, the Director of Programming will contribute to DoSomething’s mission and vision by creating data-informed programs in partnership with the Impact team that positions DoSomething as a center of excellence in the cause areas that most resonate with the youth we engage. In collaboration with the VP, Programming and Impact, the Director of Programs, will design and implement a program strategy that leads towards impactful and measurable behavioral change across social impact areas, as well as thought leadership of youth-led civic and cause-oriented programming.

What You’ll Do

Program Strategy (35%)

• Lead the implementation of programs by setting goals and tracking milestones, incorporating changes, and evaluating outcomes.
• Advise direct reports and liaise with cross functional teams to ensure program strategy, creative ideation and program delivery are aligned with DoSomething’s new strategic plan and the needs of our members and partners.
• Support national-, state-, and local-level relationship building to increase DoSomething’s visibility and ensure strategic programmatic growth.
• Work collaboratively with the VP, Programming and Impact to oversee the program creation and scope process.
• Support the strategic direction for our programs by engaging in the cross-departmental communication needed for the program development, and execution processes.

Know Young People (25%)

• Oversee and direct the membership engagement work conducted by the Manager, Member Engagement to innovate and create strategies to deepen youth engagement with an awareness of DoSomething programming. Liaise cross-functionally to develop and deliver both short-term and long-term solutions for growing our member reach via youth-focused, engaging programs.
• Work collaboratively with the Community Outreach Manager and oversee research, develop, and lead the implementation of a comprehensive partnership program that promotes the expansion of DoSomething’s youth and stakeholder relationships
• Work collaboratively with young people to facilitate thought leadership as part of a fellowship program and/or youth collective experience.
• Monitor national initiatives in the youth development and civic engagement sectors, as well as programmatic innovations and best practices to ensure that DoSomething program staff remain well-informed. Incorporate innovations and best practices into programmatic activities.

People Management (25%)

• Set objectives and performance development goals for direct reports consistent with the strategic plan and linked to performance outcomes.
• Cultivate a team that reflects DoSomething’s diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging values and advocate for continuous growth and development of reports.
• Serve as both a manager and mentor to the managers of Program, Member Engagement, and Community Outreach.

Project Management (15%)

Ensure the successful and timely delivery of DoSomething programming by overseeing all phases of the program lifecycle including:

• Establish and evaluate systems to actively monitor program performance, develop interventions to ensure successful outcomes, and maximize efficiencies between internal stakeholders.
• Monitor program execution to ensure adherence to budget, schedule, and scope.
• Working with the VP, Programming & Impact to set work priorities, supporting the team in achieving goals and objectives.

Qualifications

What you bring.

• 6-8 years of project/program management experience.
• Adept at managing competing priorities, and skilled in tracking and measuring multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of detail and accuracy.
• Mission passion for young people and youth development with the ability to interpret the core behaviors, motivators, and needs of young people today.
• Leadership. A high degree of comfort and confidence stepping up as a thought-leader across the entire organization. Collaborative by nature with an affinity for working cross-functionally in highly matrixed environments. A discernible passion for developing and mentoring junior team members is a must.
• People Management. A progressive and proven track record of successfully building and retaining diverse teams, and consistently employing inclusive and race-intentional leadership practices to engage and grow reports.
• Working knowledge of GSuite, MS Office (mainly Excel), and Hubspot CRM required. Basic budget management skills are a huge plus.
• Civic action, democracy, or youth development expertise. Must have working knowledge of current and historical barriers to civic participation especially among BIPOC, and other historically marginalized and underrepresented communities
• Familiarity with project management tools (e.g. AirTable, Smartsheets, Slack) and techniques,
• Commitment to REIB. An ability to lead across difference and model a commitment to continuous learning and exploration of race, equity, inclusion and cross-cultural competency in the workplace.
• Thought leadership around knowing young people and a high degree of comfort with public speaking and presentation to build a network of community partners.

Who you are.

• You are an analytical / critical thinker that transforms data into actionable insights to inform strategic and tactical business decisions.
• You have strong judgment & decision making ability for analyzing problems and developing effective, viable solutions that drive the effectiveness of the team and the organization as a whole.
• You have an operational/business mindset used to build processes for managing workflows of complex projects, understanding how to maximize impact while also maintaining appropriate resourcing while taking “smart” risks and learning from mistakes.
• You value relationship management by building and sustaining social and professional relationships with a high degree of authenticity, empathy and emotional awareness.
• You are a strategic thinking visionary able to see and communicate the big picture in an inspiring way; determining opportunities and threats through comprehensive analysis of current and future trends.
• You are an inclusive leader who is practiced in applying a race-intentional and inclusive lens to inform your understanding of youth culture throughout the identity and political spectrum.
• You take an iterative approach in developing projects, programs and processes with clearly established and communicated timelines; you experiment, adjust and evaluate change for continued innovation.
• You have strong communication skills and the ability to adapt messaging, style, and tone to accommodate a diverse range of audiences both internally and externally and to persuade others to gain their support.
• You are a pop culture connoisseur who knows how to keep your finger on the pulse of current events and trends among our primary demographic.
• You are a strong team leader who establishes and communicates expectations and accountabilities clearly while providing effective feedback and coaching to manage team performance and development needs.

Select Perks & Benefits.

• Medical and dental premiums fully covered by us. You read that right!
• An incredibly compelling reason to wake up and make it to work every day.
• 3 weeks vacation, paid winter holiday break (from Christmas to New Years), and ½ Day Summer Fridays (Memorial Day to Labor Day!).

DoSomething.org is an equal opportunity employer.

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DoSomething.org and DoSomething Strategic (“we”, “us”) are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This policy explains when and why we collect personal information on candidates, and how we keep it secure.

Who are we?

• DoSomething.org is one of the largest organizations in the world focused on young people and social change. DoSomething Strategic is the consulting arm of DoSomething.org. Our 6 million+ members take action, online and offline, to better their communities by participating in one of our 250+ cause campaigns.

How and why we collect data from you.

• We will only use your data for what was originally intended -- for purposes of seeking and gaining employment at DoSomething. Your data will not be “recycled” for marketing emails or to sell to third parties.
• Data is collected for evaluation criteria when seeking employment at DoSomething
• We collect and retain data that is included in your job application. This includes your full name, contact information, and any personal information disclosed in your resume, cover letter, and other supplemental application materials.

How long do we retain this data?

• Annually on August 1, candidate profiles from 3+ years prior will be entirely deleted from our system.
• DoSomething will retain candidate profiles for 3 years.

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