Director, Leadership & Programs

The Director, Leadership & Programs

About the role

The Director, Leadership & Programs will ensure that all curriculum developed for specific programs meets organizational, industry standards, safety guidelines, and program quality criteria. They will collaborate with program staff to deliver quality and consistent age-level appropriate program activities that meet the needs of girls and youth, emphasizing contemporary issues, skill progression, and leadership development through various programs and events.

Responsibilities

• Develop 6th-12th grade Older Girl Scout program and leadership program strategy to ensure successful implementation of programs.
• Ensure program and event participation by Girl Scouts meet registration and participation goals.
• Meet new girl recruitment and girl retention goals for all programs.
• Plan, organize, and run youth program committees to ensure youth in committees receive leadership skills and experience in a welcoming, collaborative, and youth-led environment.
• Plan, organize, and run programs for 6th-12th grade that focus on leadership and the interests of this target group.
• Ensure the successful planning, organizing, and delivery of signature programs and events.
• Hire, onboard, and supervise staff to ensure smooth integration into their role and the organization, including addressing performance and interpersonal issues promptly, resolving conflicts, and removing barriers to effectiveness.
• Create and manage budgets for programs/events; ensure prompt handling of all financial obligations.
• Monitor and report on financial, statistical, and outcome data.
• Cultivate and maintain strategic relationships with local community organizations, agencies, and businesses; develop collaborations as appropriate.
• Collaborate with the Marketing Dept in marketing strategies to promote GSNorCal, ensure the increased participation of Girl Scout members in programs and events, and to attract non-members to the organization.
• Lead and/or participate in cross-functional staff teams as required.
• Keep abreast of trends and issues affecting girls, as well as GSUSA’s changes and requirements related to leadership programs and Girl Scout programs and Girl Scouts of NorCal.

Essential Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree; five years of experience in youth program development and management, supervising employees, coordinating programs, and events, launching, delivering, and evaluating programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills; excellent facilitation, conflict resolution, and presentation skills.
• Strong goal setting, project planning, budget creation and management, organization, and follow-through skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to cultivate, motivate and maintain effective working relationships with staff and volunteers from diverse backgrounds and all organizational levels.
• Experience in curriculum development and in developing program collaborations.
• Good computer skills including proficiency in the most current versions of Windows and Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and ability to use the Internet and to learn/use specialized or proprietary software.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations; ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions/solutions.
• Able to manage multiple projects and work in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Able to handle confidential materials and information in an appropriate manner.
• Strong interest in issues affecting girls and young women; knowledge of community resources/contacts/services.
• Valid driver’s license and dependable vehicle required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 lbs (boxes, materials, equipment).
• Possess physical endurance including prolonged standing, bending, stooping, and stretching.

Pay Range

$80,000 - $86,000 per year

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