Program Director

Who We Are:

Kid Power inspires youth leadership by promoting academic achievement, physical and emotional wellness, and positive civic engagement in underserved communities throughout the District of Columbia.

With a 1.0 M budget, we serve over 420 youth daily and reach over 1,000 youth annually with our after-school, summer, in-school programs, and community-based mentoring program. We are a small, passionate, collegial, and collaborative team driven by the work and impact we make every day.

Who You Are:
You have a strong passion for youth development and serving the needs of students, families, and DC communities. You exemplify the qualities of a strong leader and inspire confidence with your sound decision-making and ability to motivate others. You have strong communication skills and love connecting with community members and developing and maintaining strong program partnerships. You love collaborating with others and working with a team to meet organizational objectives, while simultaneously enjoying strategic thinking and taking the initiative to make things happen. You like to juggle multiple projects and have the necessary time management and organizational skills to work within a fast-paced environment.

Your Responsibilities:

Program Management, Oversight, and Evaluations

• Oversees all after-school and summer programming

• Conducts site visits at least 2-3 times a week to ensure program quality

• Oversees program enrollment, attendance, and online data tracking

• Ensures completion of student and staff surveys, assessments, and additional benchmarks

• Collects and analyzes program performance data

• Leads administrative and programmatic site visits with funders, donors, partners, and board members

• Assists with programmatic grant reporting and budgeting

• Finds creative ways to adjust programming to best fit the needs of students, as needed

• Practices, institutionalizes, and professionalizes the language of Youth Development

Program Staff Management and Volunteer Recruitment

• Provides overall structure and management of program frontline staff, including hiring/termination of staff

• Oversees training, onboarding, and professional development opportunities for program frontline staff

• Ensures staff complete necessary background checks and clearances

• Conducts weekly team meetings to maintain effective program operations

• Works with the team for appropriate volunteer recruitment, engagement, and retention strategies

External Partners

• Communicates regularly with DCPS administrators, after-school coordinators, and teachers to monitor student progress and programmatic goals

• Manages all existing program, staff, and volunteer partnerships with formal MOUs and regular communication

• Assists in communicating program impact to external stakeholders

• Serves as a key representative of Kid Power to all external school, program, community, and government partners in a way that best reflects the mission, professionalism, and values of the organization

Youth Issues

• Ensures the safety and well-being of youth participants on site

• Works with program team and DCPS administrators to address specific youth behavior issues, disciplinary action, or behavior plans

• Trains staff to implement behavior management and child abuse reporting systems

• Ensures that each student sets and tracks individual academic and behavioral goals

General Duties

• Attendance at occasional special events (family engagement nights, fundraisers) on nights or weekends

• Participates in staff meetings and collaborates on larger organizational management challenges and/or strategic decisions, as needed

• Upholds and adheres to Kid Power policies and procedures

Qualifications:

• University degree and at least four years of experience in youth development, preferred experience with DC Public Schools

• Ability to supervise and motivate staff

• Ability to take initiative and work independently

• Strong analytical and problem- solving skills

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Excellent writing and communication skills

• Efficient time management and organizational skills

• Sound computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and familiarity with Google Drive

• Spanish proficiency a plus

Benefits & Compensation

· Full-Time, $58 - 68k

· Health insurance and generous vacation benefits provided

· Flexible holiday schedule

· Professional development opportunities and a budget for professional development aligned with personal professional goals and/or licensure

Read more about Kid Power at www.kidpowerdc.org. Kid Power is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $58,000.00 - $68,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Current work schedule consists of being in-person at our office locations 1-2 days per week, while working remote for the remainder of the work week.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Washington, DC 20003: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $58 - $58,000