Senior Director of Virtual Programming (Volunteer)
About the role
The Senior Director of Virtual Programming provides strategic leadership for PromiseConnects and oversees the design, implementation, quality, and growth of MAP's virtual programming initiatives. This role is responsible for developing engaging virtual experiences, supporting program teams and volunteers, expanding participation, and ensuring that all virtual offerings align with MAP's mission, safeguarding standards, and educational goals.
Responsibilities
- Lead the overall strategy and growth of PromiseConnects
- Develop annual virtual programming goals and priorities
- Oversee virtual program operations and delivery
- Ensure alignment with organizational mission and program objectives
- Support innovation and continuous improvement across virtual offerings
- Design and expand virtual educational and enrichment opportunities
- Support development of mentorship, literacy, SEL, career exploration, and enrichment programs
- Identify new program opportunities and emerging trends
- Build scalable virtual learning experiences
- Develop strategies to increase student participation and retention
- Monitor engagement and participation trends
- Create inclusive, interactive, and youth-centered experiences
- Strengthen student connection and sense of belonging within virtual environments
- Partner with mentors, educators, and facilitators to support successful program delivery
- Coordinate volunteer engagement within virtual programming
- Support onboarding, communication, and training efforts
- Promote high-quality facilitation practices
- Partner with PromiseMeasure to track program outcomes and impact
- Monitor participation, engagement, and program effectiveness
- Review feedback from students, families, and volunteers
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives
- Collaborate with PromiseStack and operational teams to support virtual platforms and tools
- Ensure virtual programs operate effectively and efficiently
- Maintain program documentation and operational processes
- Develop relationships with guest speakers, educational partners, community organizations, and corporate volunteers
- Expand opportunities available to students through strategic partnerships
- Support recruitment of subject matter experts and presenters
Qualifications
- Experience in education, youth development, online learning, nonprofit leadership, program management, or related fields
- Experience managing virtual programs, online communities, or digital learning initiatives preferred
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
- Experience working with volunteers, educators, or youth-serving programs
- Passion for educational equity and student success
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in education, youth development, online learning, nonprofit leadership, program management, or related fields
- Experience managing virtual programs, online communities, or digital learning initiatives preferred
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
- Experience working with volunteers, educators, or youth-serving programs
- Passion for educational equity and student success
What You'll Gain
- Leadership experience overseeing a growing virtual education and engagement platform
- Opportunity to shape and expand innovative virtual programming
- Collaboration with educators, mentors, community partners, and executive leadership
- Professional references and letters of recommendation
- Meaningful impact supporting children and youth experiencing housing instability
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply directly through Idealist and include their resume and cover letter. Please highlight any experience involving virtual learning, online programming, youth development, educational technology, volunteer leadership, or program management. Help build meaningful virtual experiences that connect students to opportunity, learning, and community through PromiseConnects. Thank you for your interest in volunteering with our organization. At this time, volunteer opportunities are limited to individuals based in the United States due to legal, safeguarding, data-privacy, and programmatic requirements. We appreciate your interest in our mission and your understanding of these constraints.