Children of the Valley is seeking a bicycling visionary who recognizes the impact a strong bicycling community can have for under-resourced youth to serve as the next Program Director. The Program Director is a community centered, youth advocate, and organizational leader. The Program Director develops and fulfills the vision for the program while inspiring the community to contribute to its success. The Program Director is also an organized and detail-oriented program manager who creates and refines success measures, personnel and volunteer training, and safety protocols. The Program Director reports to the Executive Director and is a member of the Children of the Valley leadership team. They are responsible for supervising and guiding the program staff and volunteers. This position manages project operations and activities designed for middle and high school students at COV bike club sites in Mount Vernon, Burlington, and Sedro-Woolley. They will also lead in curriculum development and implementation, site development, help promote bike clubs, and lead in engaging community partners to advance the program. The Program Director will manage program sites in collaboration with middle schools throughout the county and will manage a team of full-time and part-time staff. The Program Director will have an established track record of building relationships in under-resourced communities and high-need communities in general, balancing multiple projects and meeting desired outcomes.
Duties and Responsibilities Project Management Manage operations for all COV Bike Club sites in Skagit County ensuring consistent procedures, programming, student learning, and fleet operations/use Respond to the diverse needs of a portfolio of schools across multiple districts by creating and improving differentiated programming and curriculum Collaborate with the Fleet & Logistics staff to maintain organized and safe bicycle maintenance and delivery procedures and practices, including driving bicycle fleets to club locations. Oversee volunteer recruitment, training, management and engagement Evaluate and administer program data collection methods to support data-driven decision-making and program growth Administration and Team Leadership Support, mentor, supervise and develop the COV bike club team (1 full-time staff) and Ride Leaders (2-3 part-time, direct service staff) Coordinate, train, and manage hiring, scheduling, contracting, and evaluating of personnel Work with the Executive Director to develop and track program budgets Report cyclical program outcomes within Cascade Bicycle Club and to outside funders Event Planning Organize events and activities in accordance with the mission and goals of the program Facilitate and direct the team in the planning, staffing, promotion, and execution of the bike club rides, events and activities Ensure that event and activity goals are met in areas including but not limited to student learning outcomes, safety, and team member performance Strategic Partnerships and Community Building Create and sustain relationships with stakeholders including school district staff, community partners, and volunteers Oversee outreach efforts at community and school sites to ensure student engagement in programming Develop and manage strategic COV partnerships to enhance project outcomes, sustainability and impact Fundraising Support and Communication of Purpose Collaborate with the Development team to shape and help communicate the COV bike club vision, story, and purpose Represent COV Bike Club to staff, volunteers, members, agencies, partners, community organizations, and the public Collaborate with the Executive Director and the Development Department in pursuing sustainable and aligned fiscal support/s Skills and Competencies High level of collaboration, especially in regards to an ability to navigate public school systems and interact with administrators Strong inter and intra-personal skills, and a desire to learn and grow professionally Positive, motivating demeanor while being comfortable with uncertainty Strong communication and organizational skills, including scheduling and managing a large field-based team Embodies a mission-driven attitude with conviction and confidence Influential with stakeholders, volunteers, donors, and communities Commitment to educational equity Qualifications 3-5 years of experience, or equivalent combination of experience and education Proven knowledge of youth development, adult learners, group development strategies, and successful program structures Prior people management and/or people development experience Excellent organizational skills, ability to plan ahead, meet deadlines and goals, and manage multiple projects simultaneously Ability to give and receive feedback, with a desire for personal growth and development Experience working with youth in educational settings, especially between ages of 11 and 17 Proficiency in Google/Microsoft Suite, including presentations, sheets, docs, etc. Ability to lift 25 lbs in the form of moving 10-50 bicycles to/from storage or on/off trucks and trailers frequently Bike maintenance experience or the willingness to learn (preferred) Ability and willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends Ability and willingness to work outdoors occasionally during all seasons Valid WA Driver's License or the ability to obtain one and the ability to travel within WA State (majority of travel for this position is within Skagit County) Willingness to drive a towing vehicle and cargo trailer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $53,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits: 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Schedule: 4 hour shift Monday to Friday Ability to Commute: Mount Vernon, WA 98274 (Required) Ability to Relocate: Mount Vernon, WA 98274: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person
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