POSITION OPENING: PROGRAMS DIRECTOR
The Programs Director manages and mentors a team of 17 with five direct reports – Real Estate and Build Manager, Volunteer Programs Manager, Homeownership Programs Manager, Community Partnerships Manager, and Programs Coordinator. This team advances Habitat Chicago’s neighborhood strategy to identify, develop, and execute investments in promotion of neighborhood health in our focus areas.
Who we are looking for:
The ideal candidate is a forward-thinking champion for Chicago neighborhoods and Habitat Chicago’s role in supporting the development of healthy neighborhoods. They are an effective leader and manager who thrives on the responsibility of driving the organization’s programs towards specific outcomes. Strong candidates will have a proven track record in creating and executing programs focused on targeted outcomes, managing in a complex environment, building and executing cross-organizational program plans, seeing opportunities to leverage talent, and managing teams.
This is an excellent opportunity for a successful professional interested in leading the program strategy of a metrics-driven organization focused on expanding its impact in Chicago.
Key Responsibilities:
Direction Setting (30%)
Utilizing planning knowledge as well as team and external counsel, the Director ensures the success of program targets to create an aggressive, achievable, multi-faceted annual program plan that supports Habitat Chicago's future growth, targeting key areas for growth based on strategy and specific deliverables
Program Design & Management (35%)
The Director is the key driver on all program-related efforts and has the opportunity to inspire their team and the organization in pursuit of our strategic direction. In this responsibility area, the Director is expected to provide effective and inspiring leadership, as well as stewardship, of Habitat Chicago by being actively involved in, and developing a broad and deep knowledge of, all programs and services.
Community Management & Communication (30%)
Team structure and development is a top priority, and the director must embrace supporting a growing team. In this responsibility area, the Director is expected to hire, manage and mentor program staff; prioritize work and offer direction and support that ensures both effective results and engaged employees
Teamwork (5%)
As the Programs team's leader, the Director contributes to our organizational health through enthusiastic collaboration, leadership, and personal integrity.
Compensation
Salaried position ranging from $95,000-$105,000 depending on experience. 30+ vacation/sick/personal days per year. 90% employer paid health insurance; access to dental, life and 401k plans.
To Apply
After reviewing the attached Full Position Description, please submit a compelling cover letter and resume to helen.quach@habitatchicago.org with "Programs Director – Your Name” in the subject line by 4/01/2022. Only successful applicants will be contacted and interviews will take place on a rolling basis. No phone calls, please.
Full Description
Habitat for Humanity Chicago values a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
Habitat for Humanity Chicago is an equal opportunity employer. This organization does not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
