Program Director

Impact Justice•Oakland, CA

38d•$130,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Impact Justice is seeking a Program Director to lead the next phase of The Menopause Project, an innovative initiative focused on bringing comprehensive menopause and perimenopause care into correctional systems. This project, initially designed in partnership with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and launched in January 2026, has shown positive results in its pilot phase. The program aims to address the critical gap in care for incarcerated women across the United States. The Program Director will be responsible for refining the model in California, adapting and replicating it in other states, and influencing broader clinical, research, and public conversations. This role requires a leader with a strong background in public health, women's health, or healthcare, and experience with incarcerated or marginalized populations, driven by a commitment to social and racial justice. The ideal candidate is an innovative, forward-thinking individual skilled in program design, implementation, evaluation, and external engagement, capable of managing complex projects, building partnerships, and leading a growing team.

Requirements

At least four years of professional training/education or closely related experience.
At least ten years of relevant experience.
At least five years of program leadership experience.
At least five years of people management experience.
An adaptive problem solver with a willingness to learn and grow.
A flexible self-starter who thrives in changing, dynamic environments.
Able to juggle and implement multiple project elements.
Experience in program evaluation and program expansion.
Comfortable interacting with a wide variety of people, including individuals impacted by the criminal legal system, criminal legal system staff, officials, and individuals from diverse backgrounds and life experiences.
Experienced project manager with previous experience collecting programmatic data.
Able to build and maintain key external relationships.
An experienced and effective public speaker.
Grant/fundraising and budget management experience.
Tech-savvy: comfortable with Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Canva, etc.
A critical thinker with a high level of analytical/interpretive thinking and a positive, solutions-oriented approach to challenges.
Methodical, efficient, and able to synthesize and organize disparate information clearly.
Can hold their own with executives, funders, and public officials — professional, unintimidated, and credible as a peer in high-stakes settings.

Nice To Haves

Experienced professional within public health, women’s health, healthcare, or work with incarcerated populations with an emphasis on health.
An understanding of menopause, perimenopause care, or other related public health topics.

Responsibilities

Strategize, manage, build out, and implement The Menopause Project expansion efforts.
Manage various project deliverables, guide best practices and encourage iterative program refinement.
Manage program budget.
Effectively navigate challenges in program implementation.
Assess needs, identify helpful collaborators, and support and make high-stakes decisions.
Maintain and expand partnerships with CDCR, other Departments of Corrections, policymakers, non-profit and for-profit partners, and healthcare providers.
Participate in organizational and project-based fundraising efforts.
Engage in public speaking opportunities, including media interviews, podcasts, and other events.
Seek out creative fundraising strategies, e.g. public and private healthcare providers.
Develop and implement the strategy for the program’s Advisory Board, engaging members for feedback and guidance.
Manage Advisory Board operations, including scheduling biannual meetings, maintaining regular email communications, and ensuring members are kept informed of program progress and impact.
Actively engage in fundraising efforts, including cultivating and maintaining relationships with funders, identifying new funding opportunities, and supporting proposal development and reporting.
Build out a dynamic, growing team as needed, and oversee the current Senior Program Manager of The Menopause Project.
Plan and implement enrichment, engagement, and camaraderie-building opportunities with the team.
Join the Impact Justice Leadership team and collaboratively work with senior and executive staff across Impact Justice and all community partners.