Program Director, Testify! Grant
About The Position
The Program Director serves as the operational heart of Testify!, translating bold theological vision into day-to-day execution. Working closely with the Grant Director, you will steward 250 national church partnerships, oversee staff and budgets, and bring multi-city gatherings, digital campaigns, and creative resources to life-while honoring testimony not simply as content, but as sacred practice requiring care, credibility, and cultural fluency. The ideal candidate brings exceptional organizational capacity and is equally comfortable negotiating venue contracts and engaging pastors in theological conversation about formation. Can also discern when the Spirit disrupts your timeline.
Requirements
- Master's degree in theology, ministry, nonprofit management, or related field
- Minimum 3 years of program management experience in religious or nonprofit contexts
- Cultural fluency in Black church traditions across denominational lines
- Strong project management and budget oversight skills
- Experience supervising staff and coordinating multi-stakeholder projects
- Excellent communication skills for diverse audiences
- Proficiency with project management software and Microsoft Office
- Ability to travel (25-30%)
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Lilly Endowment or foundation-funded initiatives
- Existing relationships within Black church networks
- Background in arts ministry or worship planning
- Familiarity with CTS programs (Compelling Preaching Initiative, PhD in African American Preaching)
Responsibilities
- Manage daily implementation of Testify! ecosystem: Toolkit, Live Events, Digital Campaigns, and Convention Booth
- Recruit and maintain relationships with 250 covenant church partnerships over five years
- Oversee event planning and logistics for five major city-wide gatherings (2,400+ attendees each)
- Supervise the Administrative Assistant and Digital Media Manager
- Prepare quarterly reports for the Grant Director, Lilly Endowment, and external evaluator
- Manage a $5 million project budget, ensuring grant compliance
- Coordinate artist-lay retreats and convention booth presence at 8 annual gatherings
- Serve as primary liaison with church leaders, denominational partners, and community stakeholders
- Facilitate peer learning networks across participating churches
- Represent Testify! at conferences and denominational gatherings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
