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Director of Programs Job Description

Job Title: Director of Programs

Organization: Unite Mississippi (501C-3 Non-Profit Organization)

Location: Jackson, Mississippi

Position Type: Full-Time / Contractor-1099

Reports To: Board Chair

Job Summary:

The Director of Programs oversees the implementation of all programs of the non-profit. This role ensures that programs reflect our Mission Statement to inspire, equip, and amplify as identified by the Board of Directors. The Director of Programs serves as the primary contact for program operations, works full-time, and reports directly to the board.

Required Skills:

• Proven track record of managing designated programs.
• Proven ability of setting and meeting timelines.
• Establishes accountability and measures results.
• Corrects course to manage programs that get off track.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including written, oral, and public speaking.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders and community leaders.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple priorities.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the administrative tasks of all programs.
• Manage volunteers working in the programs of the organization.
• Lead projects with community leaders that align with the strategic plan.
• Plan, schedule, and implement logistics of monthly luncheons, equipping events, and other programs.
• Provide input to the Board of Directors in budgets for active programs.
• Develop and maintain program documentation, including policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and impact through regular assessments and data analysis, making necessary adjustments to enhance outcomes.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment, supervising, mentoring, and developing program staff and volunteers.
• Represent Unite Mississippi at community events, meetings, and other forums to promote programs and build awareness of our mission.
• Ability to work from home.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher level of education preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience successfully leading non-profit programs is preferred.
• Strong organizational abilities, including planning, delegating, and execution of tasks and duties.
• Strong communication skills including written, oral, and public speaking.
• Strong skills in building trust with diverse groups of people.
• Proficiency in data analysis and performance measurement.

Competencies:

• Calling to Serve.
• Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • The ability to analyze data and use information to make decisions that support the ministry.
• People and Systems Analysis
  • Knowledge and experience with the organization of people, processes, and systems to accomplish organizational objectives.
• Communication Skills
  • Can effectively communicate thoughts, ideas, and feelings verbally and in writing.
  • Can speak in a manner that inspires and motivates others to act. Expresses self in clear, concise, and understandable manner.
• Self-Management
  • Must be able to manage themselves and their workload without intensive oversight.
• Problem Solving and Decision Making
  • Analyzes problems, generates alternatives, implements solutions, and follows up.
• Fast Learner
  • Must be able to learn new information and apply to practical situations.
• Support-Oriented
  • Must have the desire to serve. Provide quality, timely, thorough support when questions arise.
• Values
  • Represents Unite Mississippi’s Mission Statement to inspire, equip and amplify.
• Leadership
  • Can create plans and lead a team of people to accomplish mission goals.
  • Can effectively lead all aspects of the lifecycle of a project.
• Financial Management
  • Understanding of financial statements.

Compensation:

• Salary is determined based on experience.
• The hours are flexible and include some nights, weekends, and occasional travel within the State of Mississippi.