Program Director Job at Bay Area Friendship Circle, Palo Alto, CA

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  • Bay Area Friendship Circle
  • Palo Alto, CA

Job Description

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:

  • School Year Programs: Sunday Circle, Young Adult Circle, Kidz Circle
  • 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 
  • Social media experience

Please email your cover letter and resume to: [email protected]

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, For contractors, Local area, Flexible hours, Sunday,

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