Program Director - New Economics For Women

Since our founding in 1985, New Economics For Women (NEW) has maintained that economic stability and mobility is a fundamental human right. Standing in the way of that right is a complex system of barriers that keeps underserved families, particularly women and children, in a cycle of generational poverty. Over the last 35+ years, NEW has addressed this complex system of barriers, and continues to deliver on its mission to spark economic mobility through wealth creation programs, services, housing, education, entrepreneurship and advocacy for economic justice. As of 2021, NEW has evolved to annually serve nearly 17,000 people and has developed over 1,600 units of affordable housing across 15 housing developments, built and rehabilitated 110 affordable single-family homes, built more than 200,000 square feet of community, public school and health clinic space, and created two high-performing charter elementary schools. We are invested and proud of our model and position to drive forward innovative solutions that help families experience economic mobility. Join our team of champions for economic justice!

Location:
Gateway Cities Area

Reports to:
Senior Director of Programs

Pay:
Starting at $80,000 Annually; commensurate with experience

Employees to be supervised:
Program Assistant, Program Manager

Work Hours:
Office Hours, some evenings and weekends required

Position Summary

The Program Director will be an expert in business consulting, training, and counseling for women entrepreneurs to help them overcome challenges in starting, growing, and sustaining their businesses, including the operations, compliance, and the execution of the program for the NEW-WBC. As an ambassador for the organization, this person is also responsible for actively supporting the overall mission and vision of NEW.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain responsibility for the agency achieving goals and milestones of each program and/or project undertaken.
• Provide oversight services through the respective personnel.
• Provide consulting and training services to existing and start-up businesses, on an as-needed basis.
• Maintain responsibility for all program and/or project budgets, including the execution of a minimum of 100 webinars per month, counseling sessions for over 100 per month, and 14 events during the year.
• Provide training sessions for staff on technical assistance topics.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of the program.
• Participate in planning and strategy programs and sessions.
• Make recommendations to the Director of Entrepreneurship Hub on organizational policies and procedures.
• Prepare and submit required reporting for governmental agencies, grants, and other institutions based on program criteria.
• Attend WBC Board of Directors meetings, providing quarterly and as needed reporting.
• Attend senior management meetings as required.
• Conduct budget analysis, evaluation, and reporting for the organization and for the grants.
• Provide leadership to staff, encouraging a commitment to teamwork in the accomplishment of agency goals and objectives.
• Work with regional economic development organizations to develop programs and initiatives designed to maximize business growth.
• Maintain responsibility for partnerships, strategic alliances, and other collaborative efforts undertaken by the organization.
• Serve as the public spokesperson for the organization regarding WBC.
• Meet deadlines, adapt to change, anticipate problems, and solve them, including working with people, making decisions, following guidelines and/or dealing with clients via email or phone, within a maximum of 24-hour response.
• Maintain summary reports for senior management.
• Assist with government audits, including the preparation and submission of data to the requesting party.
• Remain current on new legislation and regulatory rulings impacting the program, help enforce adherence to requirements, and advise management on required actions.
• Follow all NEW policies and procedures for employees.

Qualifications and Experience

• Extensive background in working with government agencies, contracts, compliance, and grants.
• Extensive consulting and training of small business owners.
• Program reporting and management of data requires software efficiency in Microsoft suite: Word (writing is required in English and Spanish for Spanish programs), Excel (advanced Excel required to create reports including but not limited to spreadsheets, pivot tables, graphs, perform calculations, and automation to process large volumes of data).
• Excellent verbal, organizational, and written communication skills, including time management.
• Strong computer skills, including experience with applications such as Google Meet and Zoom.
• Ability to work in a team environment to support organizational goals and projects.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision to complete tasks and projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Bilingual with an emphasis in Spanish is preferred.

Education

• BA/BS or master’s degree in Management, Marketing, Business, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in program management for small businesses.

Additional Requirements

• Must have access to reliable transportation and provide proof of current California driver’s license, acceptable driving record (current DMV H6 printout), and current liability auto insurance.
• Fingerprinting and TB Clearance.
• Flexible with working hours, including evenings and weekends.

New Economics for Women (NEW) is an equal opportunity employer.