Program Director, PromiseRooted (Volunteer)

About the role

The Program Director, PromiseRooted serves as the senior leader responsible for the vision, strategy, operations, quality, and growth of MAP's in-person programming.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall vision and strategy for PromiseRooted
• Develop annual program goals, priorities, and growth plans
• Identify opportunities to strengthen program quality and impact
• Ensure programming aligns with MAP's mission and values
• Support innovation and continuous improvement efforts
• Oversee day-to-day operations of in-person programming
• Ensure smooth execution of weekly and seasonal activities
• Support program planning, scheduling, and coordination
• Maintain operational consistency across program offerings
• Monitor program effectiveness and participant experiences
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and engagement of volunteers
• Provide leadership and guidance to program teams
• Foster a positive and collaborative culture
• Ensure volunteers receive appropriate support and resources
• Promote accountability and professional standards
• Ensure programs remain engaging, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate
• Promote positive youth development principles
• Foster safe, welcoming, and supportive environments
• Support social-emotional learning and relationship-building
• Strengthen participant engagement and retention
• Build and maintain relationships with shelter partners and community stakeholders
• Collaborate with schools, nonprofits, and local organizations
• Support family engagement initiatives
• Represent PromiseRooted within the community
• Strengthen opportunities for collaboration and growth
• Partner with PromiseLearning on educational programming
• Collaborate with PromisePeople on volunteer engagement
• Work with PromiseStudios and PromisePages on creative initiatives
• Support organizational events and special projects
• Align program activities with broader organizational priorities

Qualifications

• Experience in youth development, education, nonprofit leadership, community programming, social services, recreation, mentoring, or related fields
• Experience managing programs, teams, or volunteers
• Strong leadership and relationship-building abilities
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Passion for supporting children and families experiencing housing instability
• Commitment to positive youth development and trauma-informed practices