Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. HealthCorps is a national nonprofit organization committed to improving community health through teen-focused education, leadership, and service-learning programs. The Director of Programs will lead multi-state operations across the Midwest/Appalachia region, supervise regional teams, manage federally funded initiatives and budgets, build strategic partnerships, and ensure program quality and compliance.
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach and develop Regional Program Managers and Regional Program Coordinators across multiple states, ensuring high-quality program delivery, accountability and professional development
- Provide direct coaching on program implementation, community partnerships, and stakeholder engagement
- Conduct regular site visits to program locations for coaching, feedback, and stakeholder relationship building
- Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning across the regional team
- Build and maintain high-level relationships with school districts, funders, community organizations, and key stakeholders
- Support Regional Program Managers in identifying and securing program growth opportunities
- Support funder relationship management, including grant reporting and submission activities
- Lead implementation and oversight of federally funded programs, ensuring compliance with all grant requirements, timelines, reporting obligations, and performance metrics
- Partner with executive leadership to monitor grant deliverables, budgets and program outcomes
- Ensure all regional staff understand and comply with federal grant regulations and reporting expectations
- Represent HealthCorps’ at district-level meetings, community events, and strategic planning sessions
- Collaborate with a national team of directors to develop synchronized systems, resources, and best practices
- Contribute to the development and implementation of standardized program delivery models
- Share regional insights and innovations to inform national program strategy
- Participate in national director meetings, training, and strategic planning initiatives
- Ensure consistent, high-quality program delivery across all regional sites
- Monitor program outcomes and impact metrics to drive continuous improvement
- Support the development and execution of regional program expansion strategies
- Maintain oversight of regional budget management and resource allocation
- Serve as a key point of contact for regional funders and major community partners
- Support community engagement initiatives and public representation of HealthCorps’
- Facilitate cross-sector partnerships to amplify program impact and sustainability
Skills
- **Education:** Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field
- **Experience:** 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in youth development, education, public health, nonprofit leadership, or related field
- **Grant Management:** Demonstrated experience managing federal or other large public grant funded programs
- **Team Management:** 5+ years of experience leading programs and managing teams across multiple sites or regions. Proven success supervising multiple direct reports, driving results through others, and leading geographically dispersed teams
- **Youth Programming:** Significant experience leading youth development, school-based, or education-focused initiatives, with a proven ability to build strong partnerships with school districts, community organizations, and public-sector partners
- **Relationship Management:** Demonstrated success building and maintaining relationships with funders, school districts, and community stakeholders
- **Budgeting Experience:** Experience managing regional operating budgets and grant funded program budgets
- **Strategic Leadership:** Ability to develop and execute multi-site regional strategies with measurable outcomes
- **Team Development:** Strong coaching and mentoring skills with experience developing high-performing teams
- **Partnership Building:** Exceptional relationship management skills with diverse stakeholders including educators, funders, and community leaders
- **Grant Management:** Experience with funder relations, grant reporting, and funding development activities
- **Federal Grant Administration:** Demonstrated experience administering federally funded grants, including compliance, monitoring, reporting, performance measurement, documentation, and collaboration with funding agencies
- **Communication:** Outstanding written, verbal, and presentation skills for diverse audiences
- **Systems Thinking:** Ability to work collaboratively within national frameworks while adapting to local needs
- **Problem-Solving:** Proven ability to navigate complex challenges in resource-limited environments
- **Cultural Competency:** Demonstrated success working with diverse communities and populations
- **Travel:** Approximately 15-25% travel time across the regional territory
- **Transportation:** Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle for local and regional travel
- **Technology:** Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, data management systems, and virtual collaboration tools
- **Physical Demands:** Ability to lift up to 15 pounds and work extended hours as needed for events and site visits
- **Flexibility:** Available for occasional evening, weekend, or overnight travel for regional events and national meetings
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) to relax, recharge, and take care of what matters most
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance to keep you and your family healthy
- Life Insurance coverage for added peace of mind
- A 401(k) with company match to help you plan
- Additional ancillary benefits tailored to fit your lifestyle and needs
- HealthCorps’ proudly recognizes and observes most federal holidays
- Remote position
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