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.
