Program Director – Appalachia

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ohio, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee, mentor, and nurture Regional Program Managers and Regional Program Coordinators across various states.

• Provide hands-on coaching regarding program implementation, community collaborations, and stakeholder engagement.

• Conduct frequent site visits for coaching, feedback, and the development of stakeholder relationships.

• Promote a culture of excellence, teamwork, and ongoing learning.

• Establish and sustain relationships with school districts, funding bodies, community organizations, and key stakeholders.

• Assist in identifying program growth opportunities and managing funder relationships.

• Lead the implementation and management of federally funded programs.

• Ensure adherence to grant requirements, timelines, reporting responsibilities, and performance metrics.

• Collaborate with executive leadership to assess grant deliverables, budgets, and program outcomes.

• Ensure that regional staff meet federal grant regulations and reporting standards.

• Represent HealthCorps at district-level meetings, community gatherings, and strategic planning sessions.

• Work alongside national directors to establish cohesive systems, resources, and best practices.

• Contribute to the development of standardized program delivery models.

• Share regional insights and innovations to guide national program strategies.

• Engage in national director meetings, training sessions, and strategic planning activities.

• Ensure consistent, high-quality program delivery across regional locations.

• Track program outcomes and impact metrics for ongoing improvement.

• Support strategies for regional program expansion.

• Maintain oversight of regional budget management and resource distribution.

• Act as a primary contact for regional funders and significant community partners.

• Assist with community engagement initiatives and public representation.

• Facilitate partnerships across sectors to enhance program impact and sustainability.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.

• 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in youth development, education, public health, nonprofit management, or a related area.

• Proven experience managing federally funded or large public grant programs.

• 5+ years of experience leading programs and managing teams across multiple sites or regions.

• Demonstrated success in supervising several direct reports, achieving results through others, and leading geographically dispersed teams.

• Extensive experience in leading youth development, school-based, or education-oriented initiatives.

• Proven ability to forge partnerships with school districts, community organizations, and public-sector partners.

• Track record of successfully building and maintaining relationships with funders, school districts, and community stakeholders.

• Experience in managing regional operating budgets and grant-funded program budgets.

• Capability to develop and implement multi-site regional strategies with measurable outcomes.

• Strong coaching and mentoring abilities.

• Exceptional relationship management skills with diverse stakeholders.

• Experience in funder relations, grant reporting, and funding development activities.

• Demonstrated experience in administering federally funded grants, including compliance, monitoring, reporting, performance measurement, documentation, and collaboration with funding agencies.

• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively within national frameworks while adapting to local needs.

• Proven capability to navigate complex challenges in resource-limited environments.

• Demonstrated success working with diverse communities and populations.

• Willingness to travel approximately 15-25% across the regional territory.

• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle for local and regional travel.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, data management systems, and virtual collaboration tools.

• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds and work extended hours as required for events and site visits.

• Availability for occasional evening, weekend, or overnight travel for regional events and national meetings.

🏝️ Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance.

• Life Insurance coverage.

• 401(k) with company match.

• Additional ancillary benefits.

• Most federal holidays recognized and observed.

• Remote work opportunity.

• Occasional evening hours, periodic overnight travel, and in-person company meetings up to two times per year.