We are currently seeking an Interim Program Director
Oasis for Girls is looking for a highly qualified Interim Program Director to provide leadership for a temporary, part-time assignment of around 4-5 months beginning in May/June 2024. If you are interested, please email your cover letter and resume to employment@sfoasis.org.
Job Title: Interim Program Director
Reports to: Executive Director
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly), Temporary, Part time
POSITION SUMMARY:
Oasis For Girls is in search of a highly qualified Interim Program Director to provide leadership for a temporary assignment of around 4-5 months. The Interim Program Director will oversee program staff in planning, implementing, and evaluating the agency’s core programs in Life Skills Education, Arts and Activism, and Career Exploration.
The Interim Program Director position is temporary and part-time, with a work schedule of approximately 20-25 hours per week. Hours will need to include Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 12:30-6:00pm in the Oasis office June-August. Flexibility is required to accommodate summer programming hours and events.
Compensation: Compensation is $32-34/hour
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT
Leverage the Oasis Way materials to oversee planning and implementation of agency’s core programs: RISE Life Skills Education Program, CREATE Arts & Activism Program, and ENVISION Career Exploration Program, through planning and facilitating all program staff meetings and supervision meetings, synchronizing program calendars and cross-program activities, and ensuring the ongoing professional development of staff
Manage and oversee the evaluation of the agency’s core programs by implementing online surveys, synthesizing and analyzing evaluation data for internal and external use, and coordinating cross-program event evaluations
Oversee program outreach to educational institutions and the greater community regarding Oasis programs through developing relationships, scheduling outreach events, and following up with schools regarding registered participants. Supervise involvement of the RISE, CREATE, and ENVISION program leaders in outreach
Oversee the program application process, including interviewing, selection, and notification of participants. Supervise involvement of the RISE, CREATE, and ENVISION program leaders in interviewing, selection, and notification of participants
Plan and implement Cross Program Events, including Orientation, Open House, Career Event, Wellness Event, and Graduation in collaboration with the RISE, CREATE, and ENVISION program leaders
Provide technical advice, problem-solving assistance, and strategic analysis related to programmatic goals to the programs team
Assist with the development of long- and short-range goals in line with the strategic plan, such as staff planning, budget planning, and program planning
SUPERVISION AND TEAM MANAGEMENT
Supervise, train, and evaluate the RISE, CREATE, and ENVISION program leaders in consultation with the Executive Director
Support and coach program leaders through weekly 1:1 support meetings and weekly team meetings
Provide ongoing assessment of needs & resources to support professional development for RISE, CREATE, and ENVISION program leaders in consultation with the Executive Director
COMPLIANCE AND RISK/CRISIS MANAGEMENT:
Ensure programs meet all requirements set by Department of Children Youth & their Families (DCYF) for after-school programs
Ensure programs and services comply with contracts and funding requirements
Implement safety protocols for onsite programs and for when programs are off-site (field trips, external events, etc)
Assist program leaders with any issues or concerns presented by program participants, including mental health, familial, and educational. Refer girls to services outside of Oasis as needed
Ensure the safety of all participants and staff during any and all crises, including child abuse, suicide prevention, family crises, and foster care youth
FINANCIAL:
Collaborate with the ED to analyze financial data to predict program and service resource needs
MARKETING & OUTREACH:
Partner with the Executive Director & ACTIVATE social media team to provide programmatic content for social media, marketing materials and grant proposals/reports, including the preparation and synthesis of program statistics
Partner with the Executive Director to plan funder site visits and donor engagement events, including oversight of Oasis alumni engagement
Manage requests for information and materials
Represent the organization at meetings and events and collaborate with community groups to strengthen and expand Oasis’ programs
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Attend and support the facilitation of monthly all-staff meetings
Conduct clerical tasks as needed
Perform other duties as assigned
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
At least 3-5 years experience in youth development programming, including outreach and recruitment, program development and planning, curriculum development, and program coordination
Undergraduate degree, including social sciences, ethnic studies, women’s studies, or community studies preferred; Master's Degree preferred. Equivalent life and work experience may be substituted for a degree
At least 3 years experience developing and supervising staff
Experience administering evaluations, as well as synthesizing and interpreting impact data
Experience with nonprofit budget management, operations, and organizational/staffing structures
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Familiarity with issues facing low-income BIPOC girls as well as the youth development framework
Commitment to social justice
Ability to develop strong relationships and work closely with diverse stakeholders, including board members, staff, volunteers, students, parents, funders, and community partners
Strong work ethic and ability to multitask in a fast-paced work environment, prioritize among competing pressing issues, take initiative, pay attention to details, and meet deadlines effectively
Willingness to embrace challenges, be flexible, and find creative solutions that fit within established priorities
Enthusiasm for working as a member of a small, grassroots team committed to a strong sense of teamwork, growth, and transparency
Has an honest assessment of strengths and weaknesses in a work environment and is accountable for work responsibilities
Good listening, critical thinking, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills
Clear and effective communication skills
Familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite of products on a Mac-based platform
Bilingual in Spanish, Tagalog, Cantonese, Vietnamese language desired.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:
Employee is required to work closely with diverse stakeholders including clients, community partners, funders, and potential donors. This position reports directly to the Executive Director.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Employee is required to work on a computer and/or by phone for extended periods of time, up to 8 hours a day. Employee will also need to be physically present in the office to support programming staff and during all programming and program events.
Employee must be able to stoop, reach, grasp, lift, and carry objects up to 25 lbs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The organization is located in an urban area with high foot traffic. The employee will work in an open office space and will be required to manage work with interruptions from phone, visitors, and clients. Some local travel required.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Oasis for Girls is a project of Tides Center and is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, and bilingual and bicultural individuals, as well as members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, or medical condition including acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and AIDS-related conditions. We encourage and will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Applicants with Disabilities:
Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified disabled applicants may participate in the application process. Please advise in writing of special needs at the time of application.