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NourishPHX

Program Director

NourishPHX, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003

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Position Summary The Program Director is responsible for the development, direction, implementation, and achievement of goals for programs listed above. The Program Director assesses Program needs, designs Programs, measures, and evaluates their effectiveness, and measures their impact. The Program Director is responsible for leading and coaching staff to effectively meet the mission, vision, and objectives of the organization as well as the programs. The Program Director is a member of the Executive Team.

Mission NourishPHX (fka ICM Food & Clothing Bank) is the trusted community hub serving vulnerable individuals and families by offering resources to satisfy immediate needs and provide pathways to self-sufficiency. The organization provides food, clothing, hygiene, seasonal programming, job assistance and referral resources to working‑poor families, seniors and individuals in the Central/South Phoenix area.

History NourishPHX has been a charitable organization since 1983. Initially founded by an inter‑faith coalition in the 70’s, NourishPHX continues to work with the faith community and the same founders today. We have a small staff of eight people and volunteers continue to support the operations of the organization. For more information, visit www.nourishphx.org.

Send resume to beth@nourishphx.org. First review on 12/19.

Leadership Responsibilities

Participates in the Executive Team and serves as a leader in the organization

Represents the program team and reports on programmatic progress, successes, and challenges finding solutions to those challenges

Contributes to the development of organizational long‑ and short‑term goals and establishes strategies for successful implementation of those plans and achievement of those goals

Communicates effectively with Development Director on program needs

Collaborates with the Executive Director to establish strategic partnerships and communicate to the Board of Directors

Establish program budgets and work within those budgets

Professionally represents the organization in the community

Keeps stakeholders informed with detailed and accurate reports and presentations

Program Responsibilities

Leads, oversees, and supports all of the programs of the organization, including Emergency Services (food pantry/clothing closet/hygiene), SNAP Outreach and SNAP to Work programs

Creates and organizes classroom programming, including working with volunteer teachers and external partners

Develops, implements, monitors, revises, and evaluates the program processes and outcomes, including conducting an annual survey to NourishPHX customers regarding their needs

Maintains files, records and ensures that reports are remitted in a timely manner to grantors that fund the programs

Routinely monitors and evaluates program effectiveness

Run reports and analyze data to measure program effectiveness according to program goals (outputs and outcomes)

Identify weaknesses and opportunities for improvement

Enhances efficiency and productivity of procedures and people

Work with donors as well as the Volunteer Coordinator & Director of Operations (Food Pantry) to organize in‑kind donations through food/clothing drives and seasonal programs, such as the Holiday Toy Drive and Back‑to‑School Drive

Staff Management Responsibilities

Supervises program staff & helps train and monitor volunteers. Continuously evaluates efficiency of programmatic systems, procedures, and staff and makes improvements as needed

Establishes relationships with external partners to provide additional services to clients at our facility. We currently work with more than 40 partner agencies to provide services and/or outreach in our lobby, classrooms, or outside our facility in the areas of health/wellness, financial education, nutrition education, etc.

Provides community outreach and marketing to promote programs and classes via social media, website, flyers, monthly calendars, etc.

Coordinates with Volunteer Coordinator to utilize skilled volunteers to teach classes

Implements a system for setting goals and objectives with staff and monitoring the accomplishment of these goals throughout the year, evaluates staff annually

Maintains a climate of inclusion, accountability, and respect

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Promotes the mission, vision and values of the organization

Organize agency events, including fundraisers, community events, and client celebrations

Demonstrates ability to work independently and within a team, seeking guidance as appropriate

Jump in to assist Executive Director & team and learn all aspects of the organization

Complies with all organizational policies and procedures

On occasion, joins Development Director and Volunteer Coordinator in meetings with grant makers, donors, volunteers, or other stakeholders in the community

Other duties as assigned

Requirements Ideal Candidate Will:

Hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, with 5 years of professional experience

2+ years of experience working with populations experiencing poverty and/or food insecurity

Proven experience designing, implementing, measuring, and evaluating nonprofit programmatic services

Bilingual English/Spanish a plus

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications, the internet & social media

Database management experience preferred

Be highly detail‑oriented and self‑managed

Work well in a small team environment, helping other staff members when needed

Demonstrate strong, effective leadership skills and excellent communication skills (both interpersonal and in writing)

Passion for working in human services and in the nonprofit sector

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