Director of Programs

Strategic HR Client•Columbus, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

MY Project USA is seeking a Director of Programs to provide leadership and oversight across multiple programs, departments, and community initiatives in Columbus and the surrounding communities. The Director works closely with organizational leadership to strengthen operations, support grant compliance, develop staff and volunteer leaders, improve accountability, and drive measurable impact. The position combines strategic oversight with hands-on problem-solving and supports day-to-day operations, organizational priorities, and long-term program success. The role includes monitoring program performance, budgets, grant requirements, reporting deadlines, and deliverables; improving systems for reporting, accountability, volunteer management, data collection, and program evaluation; and supporting compliance, documentation, reporting, and financial accountability. The Director builds relationships with schools, funders, community partners, healthcare organizations, volunteers, and stakeholders, and represents MY Project USA at meetings, events, trainings, and partnership activities. The role also supports organizational initiatives, including community programs and social enterprise activities. MY Project USA is a national initiative based in Columbus, Ohio, dedicated to protecting and empowering youth and strengthening families through education, social services, civic engagement, and advocacy. It serves diverse underserved youth, families, and communities through youth development, food access, free healthcare, family support, economic mobility, environmental action, and community engagement. The organization serves approximately 10,000 individuals each month and engages hundreds of volunteers. This is a full-time, onsite position scheduled Tuesday through Saturday. Saturday availability is essential, and occasional evening or weekend responsibilities may be necessary based on program and community needs. Starting salary is $60,000+, commensurate with experience.

Requirements

Five or more years of experience in nonprofit program management, operations, multi-program leadership, grant coordination, or organizational leadership.
Experience overseeing multiple programs, teams, projects, or departments and driving accountability across a complex organization.
Strong leadership, project management, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Experience managing budgets, compliance requirements, program reporting, operational systems, and performance metrics.
Ability to work independently while building effective relationships with staff, volunteers, community partners, funders, and other stakeholders.
Full-time onsite availability Tuesday through Saturday; Saturday availability is an essential function.
Ability to handle occasional evening or weekend responsibilities based on program and community needs.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, public administration, business, social services, education, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
Experience in youth development, workforce development, food access, public health, education, violence prevention, community development, or other community-based nonprofit environments.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and oversight across multiple organizational programs, departments, and initiatives.
Partner with organizational leadership on day-to-day operations, organizational priorities, and long-term program success.
Monitor program performance, budgets, grant requirements, reporting deadlines, and key deliverables.
Develop and improve systems for reporting, accountability, volunteer management, data collection, and program evaluation.
Recruit, coach, support, and hold staff, volunteer leaders, interns, and youth leaders accountable for successful program execution.
Coordinate with department leaders to identify operational challenges, implement solutions, and strengthen program outcomes.
Support grant compliance, documentation, reporting requirements, and financial accountability across programs.
Build and maintain relationships with schools, funders, community partners, healthcare organizations, volunteers, and stakeholders.
Represent MY Project USA at meetings, events, trainings, and community partnership activities.
Help strengthen and support organizational initiatives, including community programs and social enterprise activities.