Chief Program Officer

POSITION SPECIFICATION

Chief Program Officer The Door

New York NY

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the CEO of The Door and Broome Street Academy the Chief Program Officer (CPO) will serve as a strategic entrepreneurial and mission-driven leader responsible for advancing the organizations programmatic vision operational excellence and impact for the young people it serves.

As a key member of the executive leadership team the CPO will oversee the day-to-day operations of The Doors comprehensive portfolio of youth development programs and services. This leader will work closely with senior leadership and program teams to ensure programs operate effectively remain responsive to emerging community needs and continue to deliver measurable outcomes for the young people and communities The Door serves.

Headquartered in Lower Manhattan with an additional site in the South Bronx The Door employs approximately 300 staff members and operates with an annual budget of roughly $32 million. The CPO will lead a large and diverse team of program leaders and staff across multiple program areas and locations with six direct reports.

This is a highly visible leadership opportunity for a collaborative executive energized by youth development social justice and systems change and motivated to strengthen one of New York Citys most respected youth-serving organizations.

Key responsibilities include:

Program Leadership & Strategic Oversight

• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for The Doors diverse portfolio of youth development programs located at the organizations SoHo headquarters Bronx satellite site and supportive housing units in the East Village.
• Manage program compliance for all The Door program contracts including public and private funders and regulatory bodies.
• Develop mechanisms for consulting technical assistance and program model sharing of best practices.
• Ensure that The Door reflects best practices and core principles of youth development and diversity equity and inclusion.
• Foster a strong organizational culture aligned with The Doors values and grounded in collaboration equity and trauma-informed practice.
• Maintain an integrated partnership with The Doors charter high school Broome Street Academy (BSA) and program integration for the BSA student body.
• Represent and lead The Doors advocacy and program agenda with government nonprofit and advocacy organizations in partnership with The Doors Vice President of Policy and Strategy.
• Ensure that the agency is well positioned to develop identify and implement new programs that address critical needs or gaps in services to the community; know whom the agency is serving how its programs are structured and funded how money is being spent and what it costs to deliver high-quality services efficiently.
• Integrate and include the voice and activism of participants in Door programs and the development of The Door programming.

Management & Operational Excellence

• Lead manage and mentor The Door program staff including direct supervision of senior leaders.
• Develop leadership capacity across the organization by delegating with accountability and building internal pathways for staff growth and advancement.
• In partnership with Human Resources ensure that program staff on all levels reflect the diversity of the populations served at The Door. Drive an open culture of collaboration integration quality innovation data-driven decision-making and intelligent use of resources. Working with Human Resources facilitate labor management meetings and represent The Door at union negotiations; ensure that The Door maintains fair labor practices.
• In partnership with administrative leaders optimize administrative functions and performance including Facilities HR Finance Development IT and Program Evaluation to strengthen accountability and service delivery.
• In partnership with the CFO ensure program budgets financial systems and planning strategies support fiscal stability and accurately reflect the organizations financial realities.

Public and Private Fundraising

• In partnership with the CEO and Development Department steward relationships with local state and federal government agencies and institutional funders that support The Doors programs.
• Work with the CEO and Development team to identify and pursue new government and foundation funding opportunities while serving as a key program liaison to funders.

Advocacy Field Leadership & Community Engagement

• Position The Door as a national leader in youth development by supporting program staff in establishing senior leaders as program and advocacy voices in their respective fields and by serving as an external representative to strengthen the organizations visibility and support.
• Strengthen systems for communication and data collection to ensure the organization effectively measures programmatic trends outcomes and opportunities. Work closely with program and administrative teams to refine how data and impact are tracked analyzed and communicated internally and externally.
• Position The Door as a program leader relied upon by media outlets for coverage on issues affecting the young people it serves including public policy social justice and advocacy.
• Promote awareness of The Doors programs and services while strengthening community partnerships and referral networks.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

The Door seeks a dynamic and experienced nonprofit leader with a deep commitment to youth development and social justice. The ideal candidate will bring strong operational leadership program management expertise and the ability to inspire teams while navigating the complexity of a large multi-service organization.

The ideal candidate will bring:

Youth Development & Program Leadership Significant experience leading complex youth development or social service programs serving a population of diverse adolescents and young adults in an urban environment with a strong understanding of holistic and trauma-informed approaches. Experience with one of The Doors growing sectors including workforce immigration and/or housing is a plus.

Strategic & Operational Leadership Demonstrated ability to balance long-term strategic vision with strong operational execution across multiple programs teams and services in a complex organization.

Team Leadership & Culture Building Proven success leading senior teams and large diverse staff groups while fostering an inclusive collaborative and mission-driven organizational culture. A leader who inspires trust encourages teamwork and develops high-performing talent.

Commitment to Equity & Social Justice Deep understanding of racial equity systemic inequality and trauma-informed practice with the ability to lead thoughtful conversations and organizational change around these issues.

Nonprofit Financial & Funding Leadership Experience managing complex budgets and programs supported by government contracts and philanthropic funding with a strong understanding of compliance reporting and blended funding models.

External Leadership & Partnership Building Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to represent the organization effectively with funders government partners community stakeholders and the media.

Mission-Driven and Reflective Leadership An authentic commitment to The Doors mission and values with a self-reflective leadership style strong listening skills and the ability to motivate and guide teams through change with empathy and clarity.

EDUCATION: Bachelors degree required. Graduate degree preferred.

COMPENSATION: $200000 - $220000 commensurate with experience with generous benefits.

TO APPLY: Please submit a resume and a thoughtful cover letter.

For more information about The Door and its programs please visit Door is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from people of color persons with disabilities women LGBTQ and other underrepresented applicants. The Door seeks a diverse pool of candidates. Salary will be negotiable commensurate with experience.

The Door

Founded in 1972 The Door is one of New York Citys leading youth development organizations serving more than 11000 young people ages 1224 each year from across the city. Through its integrated model young people can access a wide range of servicesincluding health and mental health care education and career development legal services supportive housing recreation and nutritious mealsfree of charge and completely confidentially.

A defining feature of The Doors approach is the coordination of services under one roof enabling truly holistic wraparound support. The Door is also home to Broome Street Academy its in-house charter high school serving approximately 300 students annually. Widely respected in New York City and beyond The Door has built a national reputation for innovation in youth development and for empowering young people to reach their full potential.