Director, Program

Generation Citizen is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing tools for the rising generation to build civic skills and contribute to creating an inclusive multi-racial democracy in America. Our work culture is rooted in grassroots change, systemic impact, collaboration, diversity, action, and open-mindedness. We offer real-world civic education programs that help students understand how governments function and empower them to make a difference in their communities. Through hands-on civic education, legislative advocacy, coalition building, and youth leadership development, we aim to teach young people how to have a voice and become active citizens.

We are currently seeking a Director of Programs for our Mid-Atlantic Region who will be responsible for managing program implementation, partnership development, monitoring program quality assurance, and regional expansion. The ideal candidate will lead a regional programmatic team to implement community-based civics curriculum and additional offerings within the region. Reporting directly to the Mid-Atlantic Executive Director, the Program Director will work closely with the National Program Team and other team members across the organization.

Key responsibilities include sales & partnership development, program management & quality improvement, program strategy development, development efforts to ensure financial sustainability of programs through philanthropic support in addition to Fee for Service contracts. The successful candidate should have 5+ years of nonprofit or education experience with 3+ years of partnership recruitment experience and be able to manage diverse teams effectively while navigating ambiguity. This position requires regular travel within the Mid-Atlantic region but primarily works remotely.

If you are passionate about empowering young people through civic education and advocacy and possess the necessary qualifications and skills outlined above, we encourage you to apply for this role. This position is ideal for experienced professionals looking to make a meaningful impact on youth engagement in democracy while contributing to our mission of creating an inclusive society through civic education.

Join us at Generation Citizen as we continue our journey towards building a more equitable democracy together! Apply now by completing the application process with your resume and cover letter. We look forward to reviewing your application early as we aim to fill this role by or before June 2nd, 2025. Thank you for considering a career with Generation Citizen!

• 5+ years of nonprofit or education experience
• 3+ years of partnership recruitment and development experience
• 3+ years in a classroom or adult learning setting
• Experience working with middle or high school students, educators, and administrators
• Experience managing a diverse team of people with varying degrees of seniority
• Familiarity with the language of education standards, curricular development, and school priorities

• Meet school and district partnership development recruitment and retention goals
• Oversee program team members supporting Mid-Atlantic Region program implementation
• Set annual programmatic goals and ensure progress toward annual goals

• Project Management
• Partnership Development
• Program Management
• Policy & Advocacy
• Data Analysis

Seniority Level: Middle Management

Job Functions: Program Management & Quality Improvement

• Sales & Partnership Development
• Program Strategy
• Development
• Policy & Advocacy

Industries : Nonprofit

• Education
• Advocacy