Director of Program Design - Member Development

October 9

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Description

• Position Summary: The American Connection Corps (ACC) is a fast-growing national service program that’s closing the digital divide and cultivating a new generation of locally-rooted leaders in digitally disconnected communities across America. • Looking for a dynamic and visionary leader to help shape a best-in-class program experience for AmeriCorps Members. • Own the Member experience for 150+ AmeriCorps Members annually, from start to finish. • Collaborate with staff across the ACC team, and report to the ACC Executive Director. • Lead the development and implementation of the ACC curriculum and program design. • Liaise with all external training and strategic program partners. • Conduct research and analysis on current and emerging trends in national service and community development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Curriculum Design, Strategic Design, Community or Rural Development, Workforce Development, Organizational Management/Leadership, or related field required; Master’s preferred. • 8+ years of leadership experience, particularly in managing large-scale programs or initiatives within the nonprofit or public sector. • Strong background in designing and implementing cohort-based learning programs, with expertise in place-based community development and building strategic partnerships. • Deep knowledge of the national service ecosystem, particularly AmeriCorps. • Experience in evaluating program outcomes and scaling impactful programs. • Prior executive experience and strong public speaking skills are also required. • Mission/Vision: able to support and articulate the organization’s mission, goals and objectives in a positive and inspirational manner. • Strategic Vision and Agility: ability to think strategically, anticipate future consequences and trends, and incorporate them into the organizational plan. • Systems Thinker: pairs empathic listening and mentorship with rigorous systems accountability. • Communication: relates well to all types of people; patience to hear others out and build rapport with dignity and tact. • Leadership: ability to connect staff on an individual- and team-based level; capacity to hold Fellows accountable. • Results-Oriented: mindset for exceeding goals; high standard for excellence and attention to detail. • Capacity Building: ability to effectively build organizational and staff capacity. • Action Oriented: strong work-ethic; ability to act and react as necessary.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $80,000 - $110,000 • Access to health insurance • Vision and dental insurance • 401(k) retirement plan • Unlimited PTO • 12 weeks of parental leave (including the first 4 weeks paid) • Work laptop • $750 annual professional development allowance