[Hiring] Director of Program Implementation @Summer Search

Role Description

Summer Search is seeking a Director of Program Implementation to join our National Program Team. This hire will provide strategic leadership to ensure we deliver consistent, and high-quality programming that is consistently evolving to youth across Summer Search’s entire network – which includes 3,000 participants this program year. Reporting to the Managing Director of Programs, the Director of Program Implementation will join a passionate and dedicated National Program Team who collaborates closely with our five regional sites across the network (Bay Area, Seattle, Philadelphia, NYC, and Boston), organizational leadership, and other national teams.

This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic program leader to make an impact on an organization on the National level across Summer Search’s core program components-- High School Mentoring, Summer Experiences, and Post-Secondary Advising and Career Programming.

What You’ll Do

• Program implementation (50%):
  • Lead national program implementation by ensuring fidelity to the organization’s model and building the systems, processes, and support structures needed for consistent program delivery and strong participant outcomes.
  • Oversee the review, enhancement, and implementation of curriculum and program resources to ensure relevance, feasibility, and effectiveness in meeting youth needs.
  • Lead the ongoing evaluation and improvement of implementation tools, operational processes, and support mechanisms to increase efficiency, effectiveness, staff satisfaction, and program impact.
  • Foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and data-informed decision-making that advances program quality, staff effectiveness, and outcomes for youth served by the organization.
  • Support the implementation of new program initiatives, pilots, and organizational priorities, managing effective communication, and ensuring successful adoption across the network.
• Learning, Development, and Capacity Building (20%):
  • Develop and coordinate carrying out strategies to address emerging site needs, ensuring sites receive timely, consistent, and high-quality support across the national network.
  • Ensure site program training, delivery, and outcomes are aligned with national standards.
  • In partnership with the Talent team, design and lead strategies that equip program staff with skills, tools, and support they need to deliver high-quality programming with fidelity to our model including onboarding and ongoing training, coaching, and technical assistance.
  • Establish and monitor program quality standards, implementation of benchmarks, and continuous improvement processes to drive strong and consistent outcomes.
  • Provide National support for 2-3 cross-site program staff cohorts ensuring cohorts follow best practices and inform strategy and implementation org-wide.
• Program Leadership (30%):
  • Support National Program’s systems and structures and represent program as a key leader within the network.
  • Support the development and execution of long-term program strategy, crisis response protocol, annual program project plans, development of Program goals across the network, and budgeting processes in partnership with the Managing Director of Program.
  • Drive the integration of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) principles across all aspects of program design, delivery, evaluation, and continuous improvement to advance equitable outcomes for young people.
  • Identify opportunities to scale effective practices and strengthen operational systems in support of organizational growth and long-term sustainability.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 7 years of experience in the non-profit sector inclusive of 4+ years of leadership in strategic implementation of programs and initiatives, preferably within human services, youth development, mentorship or education sectors.
• Experience working within a networked organization is a plus.

Requirements

• Strategic Acumen: You anticipate, articulate, and prepare for various outcomes and use this skill to collaboratively develop objectives and priorities that are informed by data and align with the organizational direction.
• Teamwork and Collaboration: You value many voices, are comfortable creating space for dialogue and handle interpersonal issues constructively. You inspire and foster commitment, connection, enthusiasm and trust and motivate others to achieve common goals.
• Project Management: You take initiative to create systems and structures to achieve goals and objectives. You succeed at managing multiple workstreams and motivating, coordinating, and directing others to stay on track.
• Adaptability: You tackle challenges and unfamiliar scenarios head-on with a solutions-oriented, flexible, and curious approach. You are willing to try new things and actively seek to understand multiple perspectives.
• Critical Consciousness: You have an understanding of the root causes of societal discrimination and injustices and are self-reflective about your own privilege and positional power. You apply critical thinking and take action toward liberatory and inclusive practices.
• Technology Skills: Command of CRM for program data management and reporting, Salesforce strongly preferred. Ability to use data systems to inform decision making.

Benefits

• Competitive and transparent salaries.
• This is an exempt position with an annual salary ranging from $112,705 - $121,295.
• Medical insurance with up to 90% employer contribution.
• Dental, vision, FSA, life and disability insurance plans.
• 401 (K) and Employer Match up to $2,000 annually.
• Generous time off including 15 vacation days, 10 sick days, and 18 holidays.
• Refresh Friday’s – a paid day off the first Friday of every month!
• A comprehensive Employee Recognition Program.
• A four-week paid sabbatical after five years of continuous employment.
• Individual, local, regional and national training.
• A commitment to developing leaders from within the organization.
• An organizational culture that supports staff well-being and holistic self-care/community care.
• Ample opportunities to connect with the students and communities we serve.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

With a staff that cares deeply about social justice and racial justice, we believe that diverse perspectives and backgrounds create a rich work environment and enhance our ability to pursue our mission. We are committed to building an organization with critical consciousness in order to impact how we work with students, as well as how we work together as a team.

To Apply

Summer Search is an equal opportunity employer.