Program Director, The Appellate Project
Program Director, The Appellate Project
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Position Title: Program Director
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
Position: Remote
Location: Washington DC
Salary: $125000 - $140000 annually
The Appellate Project (TAP) is hiring a Program Director to lead the next phase of our programming. Were looking for a strategic equity-driven leader excited to build impactful initiatives aligned with our recent strategic plan. This person will shape launch and scale programs that advance TAPs mission and deepen our impact.
About The Appellate Project (TAP)
At TAP we believe our highest courts should reflect all of our communities. Our mission is to foster emerging leaders as they build a more just and representative appellate field.
Since launching in 2019 TAP has supported over 600 law students through our award-winning programming providing access to mentorship clerkship support skill-building opportunities and networking pathways within the appellate bar. Our network includes thousands of Supreme Court and appellate judges lawyers and law clerks who make our work possible. Many of our alumni are already working in the appellate field where they have a voice in the critical decisions that so often affect our communities.
We continue to support our alumni through each stage of their appellate careers helping to position them for the bench and other influential legal roles.
The Role
As TAP enters an exciting post-strategic planning phase were seeking a dynamic and mission-driven Program Director to lead the continued evolution of our programming. The Program Director will oversee the development implementation and evaluation of new and existing initiatives ensuring they remain impactful equity-centered and responsive to participant needs.
The Program Director will work closely with our Program Officer and consultants manage day-to-day programmatic activity as well as high level strategy and serve as a thought partner to the CEO and COO to ensure all programming is furthering TAPs strategic priorities. The Program Director will also play a core role in building operational infrastructure managing key relationships and advancing TAPs mission by developing scalable programming that supports the long-term success of our students and alumni.
We are looking for a collegial collaborative teammate with a minimum of ten years of progressive program leadership experiencesomeone with a successful track record of building and executing high-impact programming (both virtual and in-person) from the ground up tracking data to measure impact and thoughtfully leading a team. If you are a strategic thinker who wants to make a difference always center the why in your work and identify as having an entrepreneurial spirit we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
Program Strategy and Implementation
- Work collaboratively with the team to lead the design and implementation of an annual program strategy and calendar aligned with TAPs mission and strategic planning goals; ensure that our programming is innovative and equity-centered as it supports students from law school through their appellate careers;
- Oversee all daily program operations and logistics including communicating regularly with TAPs diverse community members; ensure that weekly speakers and program participants mentors and judges have all necessary materials; and that signature activities programs and events are successfully implemented;
- Serve as a subject matter expert on the systemic barriers to appellate practice and translate that knowledge into programming. This includes researching and identifying potential opportunities to grow TAPs programs and staying current on developments in race equity and the appellate field to identify areas of opportunity for TAPs programmatic efforts and overall approach;
- Ensure all programming whether virtual or in-person is high quality outcomes-driven and participant-focused.
Impact and Evaluation
- Design and implement evaluation strategies to measure program effectiveness and determine the need for improvements;
- Use data including participant feedback to identify promising practices celebrate and share successes and recommend strategies to promote organizational growth;
- Track and report key performance indicators to inform decisions and demonstrate program impact.
Operations and Systems
- Work with the COO to build the operations structure for TAPs programs including procedures for effectively managing programs establishing and adhering to timetables and recruiting participants and volunteers;
- Manage CRM to ensure accurate tracking of students alumni volunteers and partners across programs.
Team and Volunteer Leadership
- Manage and support the Program Officer and future program team members fostering a culture of collaboration growth and accountability;
- Oversee service providers vendors consultants and project plans as needed for programming.
- Recruit and supervise volunteers including mentors judges and alumni ensuring meaningful engagement and stewardship.
Community Engagement and Partnerships
- Cultivate and manage relationships with law firms judges funders and other key stakeholders who support our programmatic goals;
- Serve as a spokesperson for TAPs programming including assisting in developing strategic materials managing relationships with stakeholders related to our programs providing key data to the CEO to support press opportunities and communicating with the broader community via panels and social media;
- Collaborate with the communications and development team to effectively convey program outcomes and value to prospective and current funders;
- Assist in developing strategic materials and thought leadership content related to programming.
Technology and Innovation
- Develop and implement innovative learning environments that support our programmatic efforts including incorporating technology that allows our students attorneys and judges to connect directly with each other and collaborate virtually;
- Oversee the development of our new online platform for program participants and community members.
Budget and Grant Management
- Manage programmatic budgets including monthly and quarterly grant reporting;
- Work closely with the CEO and development team to align program activities with funding goals including supporting the development of an earned revenue model.
Requirements
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership in program development with a strong track record of designing launching and scaling mission-aligned initiatives;
- Demonstrated entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to build programs from the ground up scale initiatives work independently and resourcefully in a small team pivot as needed and proactively and creatively solve problems;
- Experience developing earned revenue models for programming (e.g. fee for service offerings event-based funding or partnership sponsorships) is a plus;
- Deep understanding of the legal system especially appellate law and its systemic barriers to entry; lived experience with TAPs mission and communities served is a plus;
- Strategic thinker with experience translating organizational goals into actionable program strategies timelines and implementation plans;
- Extensive experience managing program budgets vendors and operating systems;
- Strong experience managing people remotely including managing complex projects and growing a productive team while cultivating a supportive collaborative and inclusive work environment;
- Skilled in evaluation frameworks data tracking and CRM platforms;
- Demonstrated ability to build community and work collaboratively with diverse groups including law firms judges funders and potential partners who can help meet programmatic goals;
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to translate program strategy into reports presentations and public facing materials;
- Comfortable working with digital platforms such as Google Workspace Basecamp virtual learning tools and CRM systems.
Core Values and Attributes
- A clear passion for our mission; a demonstrated commitment to racial equity which is at the heart of our work; and a deep understanding of the systemic barriers to entering the appellate fieldor a willingness to learn quickly;
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for building and improving systems and programs; a leader who enjoys creative problem solving and navigating the challenges involved when building something new;
- Strategic thinker who is always centering the why behind their work and is not afraid to try a mix of traditional and nontraditional approaches to tackle issues that arise;
- Collaborative leader who fosters inclusion transparency and trust within teams;
- Emotionally intelligent communicator and relationship builder;
- Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines.
Benefits
This is a full-time exempt salaried position. The salary range is $125000-$140000 and is commensurate with experience. Benefits include paid vacation a retirement account health benefits paid sick leave paid holidays generous stipends for technology and a home office and robust professional development resources.
The position is remote but preference will be given to candidates based in and around the Washington DC metro area. If a remote candidate is hired it will be expected that they travel 2-3 days per month to Washington DC. Occasional evening and weekend work will also be required as well as willingness to travel approximately 15% of the time to other places in the country.
The Appellate Project has retained the services of Charity Search Group to coordinate the search for this position. To apply please complete this online application. If you have questions or need accommodations please contact Ranata Reeder at or visit The Appellate Project is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment based on race color religion sex gender identity age national origin disability veteran status sexual orientation and/or identity criminal record marital status or any other basis prohibited by law.
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