Director of Programs
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Job Description
Job Title:Director of Programming
Supervisor Title:Executive Director
Location: Raleigh NC Hybrid Blend of Remote and Inperson
Hours: 35 hours/week (Full Time)
Salary: $60000 $70000
Muddy Sneakers operates at the crossroads of outdoor science instruction public education and conservation to awaken in children a deeply felt connection to the natural world one that inspires curiosity stimulates learning and brings new life to classroom performance. We envision a world where every child has the opportunity to form a connection to nature and benefit from the wellness it provides.
The role of the Director of Programming is to oversee all elements of Muddy Sneakers Programming Including strategic oversight budget management program growth operations and evaluations education and community partnerships and the direct supervision of a multiregion management team. Additionally this role works closely with Muddy Sneakers Directors to implement organizationwide strategies. The ideal candidate should be able to remain flexible and adaptable in all areas including programmatic approaches and budgeting.
ESSENTIAL ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Programming Strategy:
- Work with the Executive Director to initiate and set programming goals according to the organizations strategic objectives
- Work with the Executive Director to set participant targets for programming
- Develop and implement a multiyear plan alongside managers
- Guide a programmatic growth strategy across the organization
- Develop and maintain strategic and multiregional partnerships including educational institutions land managers state agencies and other stakeholders
Programming Oversight:
- Develop and maintain effective programming management systems
- Actively contribute to a healthy positive work environment
- Ensure quality and consistency throughout all program areas
- Guide program evaluation and analytics
- Continue to grow and develop feeforservice programming
- Recruit and renew school and community partnerships
- Evaluate and adapt program options fee structures and community outreach to ensure longterm program effectiveness
Management & Supervision:
- Supervise a multiregional team of program managers and programming staff
- Lead the recruitment hiring and onboarding of any new program managementlevel staff
- Assist with programming staff interns and apprentice hiring recruitment and training strategies
Finances & Budgeting:
- Manage a Programming Department budget projected to be roughly $1 million dollars
- Work with the Executive Director to set sales revenue targets for programming
- Ongoing expense tracking and reporting to ensure proper budget management
Communications & Marketing:
- Assist Communications Director in program marketing storytelling and communications strategies
- Manage ongoing communications with education and community partners
- Contribute to ongoing communication efforts such as newsletters and social media
Development:
- Assist the Development Director with periodic grant writing and budget development
- Support regional fundraising efforts including community outreach planning and more
Administration:
- Participate and lead team meetings
- Present at staff donor and partnership meetings as well as periodically to the Board of Directors
- Recruit onboard and manage advisory council committees
- Interdepartmental collaboration to meet organizational strategies
- Review and implement organizational policies and procedures
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
- Bachelors degree
- At least 5 years of management experience including staff supervision budget management and strategydevelopment
- Experience in environmental education or a related field totaling 8 years
- Experience and comfort serving as an organizational representative
- Evidence of continued pursuit of professional growth
- Some experience in fundraising and/or grant writing preferred
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Management:
- Proven experience as an effective manager
- Ability to manage staff (a dispersed team) and methods of accountability
- Ability to create and improve systems and processes
- Comfort in making highlevel decisions and bringing visionary leadership
- Ability to communicate expectations effectively and serve as a conduit between the Programming team and senior leadership
Sales:
- Skilled in all phases of program sales from initial client outreach and relationship building to contract negotiation and ongoing account management
- Ability to intensify sales and marketing efforts to meet revenue targets
Partnerships and Relationship Management:
- Establishes and leverages regional relationships for strategic impact
Education and Evaluation:
- Ability to oversee program evaluation data analysis and related strategy
- Experience with learning philosophies curriculum and/or experience design
Professional Skills:
- Strong written and verbal communication interpersonal and collaboration skills
- Proficient in facilitating discussions with a wide range of audiences including children adults educators community members and funders
- Substantial experience with Google Workspace Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint) digital meeting spaces (Zoom Google Meet) survey tools design platforms (Canva) and project management platforms (Monday Asana)
Physical Demands Work Environment and Working Conditions:
- Some evening and weekend work is required
- Physical Demands: Requires daily prolonged computer use. Ability to coordinate and accompany guests on expeditions including personal travel across uneven and largely unpaved surfaces.
- Working Conditions: Predominantly indoor and some outdoor conditions.
- A valid drivers license for some statewide travel is required
BENEFITS & COMPENSATION
- Fulltime position 35 hours/week) with a salary range of $60000 $70000 per year
- Eligible to participate in Muddy Sneakers medical benefits plan
- 3 401k match
- Competitive PTO policy
To apply: Please Submit a Resume and Cover Letter through our Breezy Platform
Muddy Sneakers Inc. is an equalopportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race color sex religion sexual orientation national origin disability genetic information pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal state or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization including hiring recruiting promotion termination layoff recall leave of absence compensation benefits training and apprenticeship. Muddy Sneakers Inc. makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications merit and business needs at the time.
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job.
Muddy Sneakers Inc.
P.O. Box 10971
Raleigh NC 27605
www.muddysneakers
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
