Program Director- Appalachia / West Virginia

HealthCorps•Pittsburgh, PA

4d•$60,000 - $75,000•Remote

About The Position

This position supports HealthCorps’ Midwest/Appalachia region, including West Virginia, Cleveland, OH, Pittsburgh, PA, and Southwest Ohio. Additional regional responsibilities may evolve as the program expands. Are you a visionary leader passionate about empowering the next generation and creating systemic change in health education? HealthCorps’ is seeking an experienced Director of Programs to lead regional operations throughout West Virginia and the Midwest/Appalachia region. This leadership role will oversee multi-state program implementation, supervise regional staff, cultivate strategic partnerships, and provide operational leadership for a growing portfolio that includes significant federally funded initiatives. The ideal candidate has extensive experience managing multi-site teams, administering federal grants, and building strong partnerships with school districts, community organizations, and funders. We're HealthCorps’ – a national non-profit organization committed to improving lives by addressing health challenges in communities through programming that includes innovative and engaging experiences for teens in education, leadership, and service learning. We empower teens by encouraging them to become change agents within their families, schools and neighborhoods. Our program is grounded in the understanding that limited access to health education can lead to a lifetime of social, emotional and physical challenges. Our values drive the work we do here at HealthCorps’; we're mission obsessed, have an entrepreneurial mindset, value that our people are our power, know that teamwork makes the dream work and believe that there is empowerment in influencing change, both within our teams as well as the communities we serve. We are seeking a seasoned program leader to oversee HealthCorps’ expanding Midwest/Appalachia portfolio, with an initial focus on launching and managing a significant federally funded initiative in West Virginia. This role requires an experienced professional who can lead regional teams, manage complex grant-funded programming, build strategic partnerships, and ensure operational excellence across multiple sites. As Director of Programs, you will provide leadership to Regional Program Managers and Regional Program Coordinators while partnering closely with senior leadership to implement federal grant requirements, support program expansion, and drive measurable outcomes that advance HealthCorps’’ mission. This position will play a key leadership role in launching a significant new federal initiative and supporting the future expansion of HealthCorps’ programming throughout the region.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field
7+ years of progressively responsible experience in youth development, education, public health, nonprofit leadership, or related field.
Demonstrated experience managing federal or other large public grant funded programs.
5+ years of experience leading programs and managing teams across multiple sites or regions. Proven success supervising multiple direct reports, driving results through others, and leading geographically dispersed teams.
Significant experience leading youth development, school-based, or education-focused initiatives, with a proven ability to build strong partnerships with school districts, community organizations, and public-sector partners.
Demonstrated success building and maintaining relationships with funders, school districts, and community stakeholders
Experience managing regional operating budgets and grant funded program budgets.
Strategic Leadership: Ability to develop and execute multi-site regional strategies with measurable outcomes
Team Development: Strong coaching and mentoring skills with experience developing high-performing teams
Partnership Building: Exceptional relationship management skills with diverse stakeholders including educators, funders, and community leaders
Grant Management: Experience with funder relations, grant reporting, and funding development activities
Federal Grant Administration: Demonstrated experience administering federally funded grants, including compliance, monitoring, reporting, performance measurement, documentation, and collaboration with funding agencies.
Communication: Outstanding written, verbal, and presentation skills for diverse audiences
Systems Thinking: Ability to work collaboratively within national frameworks while adapting to local needs
Problem-Solving: Proven ability to navigate complex challenges in resource-limited environments
Cultural Competency: Demonstrated success working with diverse communities and populations
Approximately 15-25% travel time across the regional territory
Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle for local and regional travel
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, data management systems, and virtual collaboration tools
Ability to lift up to 15 pounds and work extended hours as needed for events and site visits
Available for occasional evening, weekend, or overnight travel for regional events and national meetings

Responsibilities

Lead, coach and develop Regional Program Managers and Regional Program Coordinators across multiple states, ensuring high-quality program delivery, accountability and professional development
Provide direct coaching on program implementation, community partnerships, and stakeholder engagement
Conduct regular site visits to program locations for coaching, feedback, and stakeholder relationship building
Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning across the regional team
Build and maintain high-level relationships with school districts, funders, community organizations, and key stakeholders
Support Regional Program Managers in identifying and securing program growth opportunities
Support funder relationship management, including grant reporting and submission activities
Lead implementation and oversight of federally funded programs, ensuring compliance with all grant requirements, timelines, reporting obligations, and performance metrics.
Partner with executive leadership to monitor grant deliverables, budgets and program outcomes.
Ensure all regional staff understand and comply with federal grant regulations and reporting expectations.
Represent HealthCorps’ at district-level meetings, community events, and strategic planning sessions
Collaborate with a national team of directors to develop synchronized systems, resources, and best practices
Contribute to the development and implementation of standardized program delivery models
Share regional insights and innovations to inform national program strategy
Participate in national director meetings, training, and strategic planning initiatives
Ensure consistent, high-quality program delivery across all regional sites
Monitor program outcomes and impact metrics to drive continuous improvement
Support the development and execution of regional program expansion strategies
Maintain oversight of regional budget management and resource allocation
Serve as a key point of contact for regional funders and major community partners
Support community engagement initiatives and public representation of HealthCorps’
Facilitate cross-sector partnerships to amplify program impact and sustainability