Program Director

Program Director

19 Sep 2024
Oregon, Portland, 97201 Portland USA

Program Director

Job Description: Program Director

Building Blocks 2 Success – Portland, OR

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) organization, Building Blocks 2 Success (BB2S) focuses on providing STEM education to youth in K-12. Our critical programs include pathways to Robotics, Construction and Design, Entrepreneurship, and Medical/Healthcare fields. The Program Director manages a team that coordinates BB2S's programs. The Program Director will design, implement, manage, and evaluate the organization’s programs. The Program Director is a senior management team member and reports to the Executive Director.

WORK LOCATION & SCHEDULE

This permanent, full-time, exempt position is at BB2S’s office at 2241 Lloyd Center, Portland, OR 97232. The ideal candidate will be available to work 40 – 50 hours weekly and can work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends.

DELEGATED AUTHORITY

Provide leadership to direct reports, temporary staff engaged for a specific project, student interns, and lead a team of BB2S staff assigned to projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

● Provide leadership to the program team, consultants, and project team members to achieve maximum business and team results.

● Conduct individual and team development and performance plans for the program.

● Hold bi-weekly one-on-one meetings with the program team to connect, review program and organizational objectives, and support their professional development.

● Work with the Executive Director to create and manage the organization's strategic plan related to programs and activities.

● Oversee and report on program operations for quality, efficiency, and effectiveness.

● Compile, analyze, and report on program trends.

● Create and monitor program project plans.

● Develop and maintain evaluation methods to assess program strengths and deficiencies.

● Ensure program goals regarding customer satisfaction, safety, quality, and team member performance are met.

● Communicate with customers and/or clients to arrange meetings, confirm program schedules, and discuss program status.

● Develop and monitor a program budget and operating plan.

● Report on program goals to ensure goals are met and adhere to budgets.

● Develop proposals for funding activities consistent with the organization’s current goals and strategic plan.

● Represent BB2S at community and regional meetings, conferences, and events.

● Support the Executive Director in strategy development to identify potential donors, funding sources, and outreach opportunities.

● Partner and build relationships with leaders and stakeholders in diverse communities.

● Contribute to organizational communications by identifying and communicating “success stories” from BB2S’s work in its communities.

● Attend networking events and participate in public speaking.

● Assist with reviewing and editing program proposals.

● Travel citywide as needed.

● Perform other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE, COMPETENCIES, & EDUCATION

● Experience working in the non‐profit and business sectors.

● Experience working in environments with a high population of communities of color.

● Entrepreneurial and/or consultant experience is preferred.

● A bachelor’s degree or a graduate degree or coursework is preferred. Equivalent education and/or experience may be considered.

● A minimum of five years of supervisory experience is preferred.

● A minimum of five years of program development experience is preferred.

● Demonstrated experience in:

- Leadership

- Program Management

- Project Management

- Community Outreach

● Ability to achieve results consistently, even under challenging circumstances.

● Ability to look ahead to future possibilities and translate them into breakthrough strategies.

● Interpersonal savvy by relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.

● Builds strong mission-based teams applying diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.

● Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

● Writes clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles.

● Analytical and problem-solving skills to make sense of complex, high-quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to solve problems effectively.

● High proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, web browsers, Internet data mining, and database applications.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

● BB2S is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

● Work in a diverse and inclusive environment with an equity value; foster a positive workplace culture of collaboration and respect.

● Lift to 15 – 35 pounds as needed.

● Have reliable transportation.

● Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

● Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

REPORTS TO

Executive Director.

COMPENSATION

The pay range is $77,000 - $89,000 annually, plus medical and dental insurance benefits.

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