Director of Programs

ABOUT CRC In the Bay Area, as throughout the world, under-resourced communities are disproportionatelyvulnerable to climate change impacts. Since 2016, Climate Resilient Communities (CRC) hasbeen on the ground, learning the specific needs of residents in diverse, under-resourcedcommunities in East Palo Alto, Belle Haven (Menlo Park), and North Fair Oaks. We have nowexpanded to San Bruno, and South San Francisco in San Mateo County. Additionally, we’vebegun building social movement infrastructure in Santa Clara County in the Alviso and East SanJose neighborhoods. CRC’s on the ground, community organizing cultivates environmentalawareness while giving local residents a voice in proactive resilience planning and adaptationinitiatives. By building stronger alliances between residents, schools, local government programsand community-based organizations, our work builds social infrastructure and communityresilience against climate related stresses such as sea-level rise, displacement, and economicinstability. CRC’s work is guided by community leaders through our Climate Change Community Teamscomposed of frontline residents in each neighborhood we work in. CRC partners with these teamsto meet community-identified needs through programs that advance youth education andleadership development, provide vital home safety repairs and energy efficiency improvements,and directly address community-led climate adaptation priorities like distributing air purifiers.CRC is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with a strong record of transparency and communityoversight. Through this opportunity you will have a unique opportunity to interact with and learnfrom experienced movement and community leaders and contribute to building climate resiliencein a way that centers and empowers the voices of working families and frontline residents. PURPOSE The Director of Programs is a senior leadership position responsible for overseeing and managingthe development, implementation, and evaluation of the Resilient Homes and ResilientAdaptation programs within our organization. This role requires a combination of strategicplanning, project management, team leadership, policy analysis, and stakeholder engagementskills. This position reports to the Executive Director (ED) and is a member of the four-person executiveteam composed of the ED, Chief of Staff, and Director of Outreach and Education. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Programmatic: (30%)● Develop and implement strategies that will maximize the synergies among program areas.● Create procedures, deadlines, and milestones to monitor a program's progress.● Develop, approve, and monitor program budgets; track grant deliverables and spenddown.● Evaluate programs and project leaders for efficiency and accomplishments.● Make changes and improvements to programs to align with the strategic plan andmaximize impact as measured by CRC’s core metrics.● Coordinate with program managers and other stakeholders to create detailed programimplementation plans with deadlines, milestones, processes, and risk mitigation protocols.Strategic: (30%)● Research and plan programs based on the organization's strategic objectives, providestrategic guidance from the programmatic perspective into overall organizational strategy.● Establish clear goals for programs, secure or allocate the resources to achieve them.● Hire and supervise new program managers for projects, oversee associate level hiring.● Foster and maintain relationships with funding partners, stakeholders, and organizationalpartners, including government representatives, nonprofit partners and NGOs.● Create processes for monitoring performance and collaborating with program teams toimprove program delivery and maximize effectiveness.Leadership: (30%)● Cultivate new and strengthen existing relationships with vendors with the goal of ensuringsufficient space and resources, and access to services for program implementation.● Hire and supervise program managers as direct reports and program associates indirectly.● Monitor program performance and collaborate with program teams.● Provide operational and technical reports on performance to the leadership and Board.● Apply change, risk, and resource management principles when needed.● Work with leadership to set strategic goals and objectives for programs.● Resolve problems between program teams and other internal or external stakeholders.Policy Analysis and Research: (10%)● Serve as the lead researcher and advocate for the organization on all environmental justicepolicies and proposals impacting our communities including state and local initiativesacross a wide array of topics● Represent CRC in advocacy efforts as directed by the Executive Director● Lead CRC’s involvement in local, regional, and statewide coalitions related toenvironmental justice initiatives● Author and approve public comment letters and engage with elected officials onenvironmental justice policy priorities Desired Qualifications ● 5 years of proven experience as a program director or other managerial position● Outstanding understanding of project/program management techniques and methods● Successful management and procurement of grants● Excellent knowledge of performance evaluation techniques and key metrics● Thorough knowledge of data analysis, reporting and budgeting● Working knowledge of MS office and program management software (e.g. Basecamp, MSProject etc.)● Excellent organizational and leadership skills● An analytical mindset with great problem-solving abilities● Excellent communication skills● BSc/BA diploma in management or a relevant field; MSc/MA is a plus● Experience with policy advocacy from an environmental justice perspective COMPENSATION This is a full-time, (40 hours a week) non-exempt position in Palo Alto, CA. Your schedule mayvary based on need and may include evening and weekend hours. Exact salary will depend onqualifications, but will be in the range of $95,000 to $115,500. CRC strives to provide equitableand competitive compensation for all of its employees.Benefits include health insurance (100% employer-funded for employees, 50% funded fordependents), access to a 403B retirement plan with 3% company match, a flexible work schedule,generous holiday and paid leave policies (5 weeks PTO), and a highly collegial workenvironment. Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on climate change. Professional growthopportunities available. APPLY Applicants should submit a substantive and thoughtful cover letter describing their interest in theposition and making the case for the relevance of their experience. The cover letter and resumeshould be submitted together to this google form. Applications missing a cover letter or resumewill not be considered. Applications will be accepted through August 7, 2026.CRC does not discriminate in employment because of age, gender, race, national origin, or sexualorientation. We strive to engage, celebrate, and reflect the rich diversity of the communities weserve. We value inclusion and equity in our programs, leadership, and hiring practices.