Director of Programs

Director of Programs

Status: Full-Time, Exempt, Hybrid | Salary Range: $85,000–$95,000 Annually

Mission

Through the developmental power of performance we transform the lives of youth from poor and underserved communities in partnership with caring adults, giving everyone the opportunity to grow.

Job Summary

The Director of Programs plays a critical role in the growth of ASP of New Jersey through the building of the Development School for Youth (DSY) and other programs in Newark, Jersey City, and the surrounding New Jersey community. This position is responsible for directing and managing all elements of ASP of NJ’s programming, including its core programs: the DSY, the All Stars Talent Show Network (ASTSN), and Operation Conversation: Cops & Kids (OCCK).

Key Responsibilities

Program Management

• Lead and participate in the implementation of a vibrant outreach program to attract new students to All Stars youth programs
• Lead the production of the DSY program and all associated components
• Direct the production of all DSY, ASTSN, and OCCK workshops, meetings, and program events
• Lead and participate in performance workshops and activities with large groups of young people
• Manage summer internship placement and onboarding process
• Produce quality communications with constituents, including students, parents and families, alumni, program associates, volunteers, donors, community partners, and internship supervisors
• Create and deliver timely and accurate program data reports
• Oversee the annual Programs budget

Program Development

• Develop expertise in and lead the advancement of the ASP’s performance-based approach to human development
• Expand and develop volunteer participation in all programs
• Partner with business leaders, cultural and civic executives, and other community partners
• Work closely with the ASP of NJ Development Team to create high-level involvement opportunities
• Lead the advancement of existing community partnerships and establish new partnerships
• Cultivate and maintain partnerships with community leaders and organizations in the afterschool field
• Recruit, train, and manage a faculty of business volunteers to support youth programs

Management & Supervision

• Hire, direct, and supervise program staff, including providing regular coaching, conducting performance reviews, and creating onboarding and development plans
• Recruit and organize program alumni and ASP of New Jersey volunteers to help produce events and provide program support

Qualifications

• Understanding of poverty-related issues and a commitment to creating educational and developmental opportunities for underserved youth
• Five to seven years of non-profit program management experience is preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and strong business acumen
• Performance background or a strong relationship to performance as a tool for development preferred
• Strong leadership, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interact and communicate professionally
• Ability to lead large groups of people through improv and performance activities is required
• Proven capacity to apply independent judgment in planning, prioritizing, and organizing multiple tasks
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment
• Proven managerial experience
• Superb administrative skills, including the use of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Community organizing skills and demonstrated ability to lead outreach work in poor communities
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including frequent evenings and occasional Saturdays
• A valid driver’s license is required
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required

Compensation

Salary Range: $85,000–$95,000 annually

About All Stars Project

The All Stars Project (ASP) is a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to transform the lives of youth from poor and underserved communities using the developmental power of performance. Founded in 1981, the ASP operates in New York City, New Jersey, San Francisco Bay Area, Chicago and Dallas.