Program Director (Palo Alto)

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The Bay Area Friendship Circle is a local nonprofit organization that works with children, teens, and young adults with special needs. All participants are paired with a trained teen volunteer who provides friendship and support during ongoing programs. We are seeking a charismatic, well organized and detail oriented Program Director to direct, organize, implement and execute our programs.

This is a part time hybrid position with opportunities to become full time.

Current Friendship Circle Programs:

After School Activities

Family Programs

Responsibilities:

Organizes, implements and executes current programs for children, teens, young adults, family programs, and after school activities

Plans and creates program content and activities

Modifies and develops new programs as needed

Hires and manages program contractors, facilitators, and oversees volunteers.

Maintain and oversee the required equipment, supplies, and materials

Consistently communicates to participants, families, contractors, and staff members

Evaluates the effectiveness of programs and service activities provided

Interviews and admits prospective families with kids, teens and young adults with special needs into Friendship Circle programs

Works directly with on-site Therapists and Volunteer Coordinator for Friendship Circle programs

Assists with teen volunteer recruitment for Friendship Circle

Staff fairs and events for program marketing.

Sets Annual Program Calendar

Qualifications and Requirements:

Must be able to work on Sundays (flexible schedule is allowed during the week) when in person programs are in session

Experience as a recreational, social, educational or therapeutic Program Manager or Teacher in a non-profit organization, school, community center or similar environment

Well organized with planning and execution

Experience with managing multiple programs

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Experience with programs specifically for children and teens with special needs is a plus

Works well under pressure

General knowledge of the Bay Area Jewish Community

Please email your cover letter and resume to:

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