The Program Director is a full-time position supporting the Victory Project’s mission to empower youth to discover the life God intended by mastering self-awareness, self-sufficiency, and selfless service. The Program Director will actively participate in each student’s life by inserting themselves in all their growth and development aspects.
Essential Functions:
- Responsible for providing a safe and consistent environment where students can thrive.
- Develop, manage, and coordinate daily programming and course curriculum, which is age appropriate and engaging.
- Recruit and retain students while ensuring accountability to their membership agreements in an empathetic manner.
- Maintain records of students’ success in education, entrepreneurship, and enlightenment.
- Proactively track student’s academic progress through regular communication with schools, teachers, counselors, and parents.
- Proactively communicate with parents and guardians regarding student participation, schooling, social, mental, and spiritual development.
- Engage with volunteers and actively communicate the organization’s opportunities, schedules, and needs.
- Assist in preparing students for all developmental stages, including educational and social milestones.
- Provide transportation as needed.
- Perform other duties as required.
Education and Experience:
- Degree in social services, business, or biblical studies preferred but optional.
- Work experience that succeeds at VP includes sales, prior military, teachers, pastoral, retail, and law enforcement.
- Experience working with youth is preferred but optional.
Competencies, Knowledge, and Skills:
- Computer skills, including Google and Microsoft Suites
- Presentation skills
- Strong communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Strong conflict resolution skills
- Strong decision-making/problem-solving skills
- Strong critical thinking and listening skills
- Strategic management skills
- Exceptional organization and prioritization skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Demonstrates a sense of urgency and self-motivation
- Strong attention to detail, situational awareness, and interpersonal skills
- Must have a relationship with Christ with demonstrated Christian principles
Licensure and Certification:
- Valid Ohio driver’s license
Working Conditions:
- Typical work hours are Monday – Friday, 12pm – 8pm
- Up to five overnights a year
- General office environment; may be required to sit or stand for extended periods
- Visits in the community, including residences and schools, are required
- Must be able to pass a background check, be insurable to drive, and pass drug testing
Pay and Benefits:
- Starting wage of $20.03 per hour
- $22.03 hourly after successful completion of the 90-day probationary. Overtime when applicable.
- Shortened work week– two paid Fridays off each month, equaling an additional 26 days off per year.
- Opportunity to increase their pay to $15,000 per year in community support
- $1,000 through Staff Assistance Fund
- Up to 15% in performance bonuses
- $200 monthly health insurance stipend
- Rotating paid holidays off
- 10 paid vacation days
- Five paid sick days
- Two paid personal days
Core Values
We also encourage candidates to consider our core values before applying.
- UNDO hopelessness with Godly purpose
- MODEL work is the reward
- OFFER love and accountability
- PROVIDE a safe and consistent environment