Program Manager

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 Friendshp Circle Programs:

• School Year Programs: Sunday Circle, Young Adult Circle, Kidz Circle
• After school activities
• Family Programs
• Summer and Winter Camps

Responsibilities:

• Organizes, implements and executes current programs for children, teens, young adults, family programs, and after school activies
• Plans and creates program content and activiites
• 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 the 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 season
• 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]