Director Of Program Management Jobs in Rhode Island

JOB TITLE: Director of Community Programs

EMPLOYER: Martin Luther King Community Center

DEPARTMENT: Administration

REPORTS TO: Executive Director

This is an Exempt, salaried position. Pay:$66,000 to $70,000

Benefits:Health, Vision, Dental, Short-Term and Long-Term disability, Life & AD&D, Paid

Holidays, Matching 403B, PTO

This is an on-site position in Newport, RI.

SUMMARY:

The Director of Community Programs guides the MLK mission to promote health, support families and engage seniors. They are responsible for guaranteeing that the planning, implementation and management of programs aligns with the MLK Community Centers mission. This position ensures that these programs are designed thoughtfully, and serve all ages, needs and interests. Focus should be on meeting the social, emotional and wellness needs of our neighbors. The Director of Community Programs works directly with Community Programs employees, and with other MLK departments and staff, as well as our robust volunteer community, to ensure that expectations are understood and resources are available to promise success.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee, develop, outline and schedule all existing and new community
• Actively participates by supporting programs and
• Supports volunteers and staff members on logistics, details, and expectations of programs prior to launch.
• Delegates responsibilities to community programs staff, program volunteers and other participating MLK staff.
• Is a resource for all volunteers to ensure programs are run
• Responsible for maintaining a sign-up system for clients
• Supports Community Programs staff and help organize materials to execute programs
• Manage program budgets with attention paid to purchasing and
• Track, record, and maintain data related to all community
• Engage and check in with clients who attend community programs
• Maintain relationships with counterparts at other area nonprofits and organizations to successfully execute programming
• Collaborate with development team to execute successful marketing of community
• Receive deliveries and donations when necessary
• Perform any other duties as they pertain to the overall needs of the organization as

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervises all employees within all MLK Community
• Manages seasonal employees for the Citizens Bank client employment parking lot
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate's Degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or six months to one-year related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Computer skills required:

• Spreadsheet Software (Excel);
• Word Processing Software (Word); and
• Electronic Mail Software (Outlook).
• PantrySoft or similar inventory program

Other skills required:

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a
• Ability to comprehend overall program
• Capacity to juggle competing tasks and
• Belief in the Centers mission, values, and guiding principles
• Very
• Make timely
• Employment contingent upon successful background

COMPETENCIES:

• Community Relationship Success Treats all clients, donors and members of the community with dignity and respect. Resilient in handling stressful and challenging situations, while maintaining a positive attitude. Problem solves and can pivot to meet the challenges of the situation.
• Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
• Servant Leadership: Serves the needs of their team members, nurturing individual development, community, and overall Organization success. Creates a sense of belonging, fostering a collaborative Listens actively to understand the perspective of their team and shows understanding and empathy. Acts with a strong ethical compass, building trust through integrity and concern for others well-being. Mobilizes others to fulfill goals and objectives.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Analytical Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures. Monitors transition and evaluate results.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Continually required to
• Continually required to
• Continually required to
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or
• Continually required to talk or
• Occasionally exposed to outside weather
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25