Site Director (Atlanta)

HIDDEN GENIUS PROJECT, INC.•Atlanta, GA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Hidden Genius Project is a non-profit headquartered in Oakland, California, that trains and mentors Black male youth in technology creation, entrepreneurship, and leadership skills to transform their lives and communities. The Hidden Genius Project seeks to reveal the true potential of Black male youth and empower them to become leaders who drive change from within their communities. Through a student-centered, project-based approach, we invest in young Black men, equipping them with technology training and connecting them to an ecosystem of innovation and empowerment. Since its founding in 2012 and establishment of a full-time infrastructure in 2015, The Hidden Genius Project has expanded to operate Intensive Immersion Programs in Oakland, Richmond (CA), Los Angeles, Detroit, Chicago, Atlanta, and Baltimore. As we continue our national growth trajectory in 2025, we remain committed to delivering impactful programming while navigating the evolving landscape of public health challenges. Our vision is to continue expanding our reach and positively impacting thousands of young Black males and their communities.

Requirements

EXCELLENT LEADERSHIP ABILITIES AND A POSITIVELY ROOTED COMMUNITY REPUTATION
EXPERIENCE MANAGING SIGNIFICANT YOUTH PROGRAM COMPONENTS (INCLUDING STAFF) AND/OR DIRECTING AT LEAST A DIVISION OF A YOUTH-FACING ORGANIZATION
HIGH COMFORT LEVEL WITH TECHNOLOGY
EXPERIENCE WORKING AND COMMUNICATING EFFECTIVELY WITH BLACK MALE YOUTH AND ADOLESCENTS MORE BROADLY
INTENSE COMMITMENT TO THE LIFE SUCCESS OF BLACK MALES AND BOYS, AND MEN OF COLOR
EXPERIENCE MENTORING AND WORKING CLOSELY WITH BLACK MALE YOUTH
ABILITY TO PRIORITIZE, ORGANIZE, AND DELEGATE EFFECTIVELY
ABILITY TO RECEIVE FEEDBACK AND ENGAGE IN CONTINUOUS SELF-IMPROVEMENT
ABILITY TO ADAPT TO A DYNAMIC, RAPIDLY CHANGING WORK ENVIRONMENT
ABILITY TO BUILD POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS ACROSS CONSTITUENCIES AND SECTORS
FIRM BELIEF IN PERSONAL ACCOUNTABILITY, PRODUCING MEASURABLE OUTCOMES, AND SUSTAINING HIGH EXPECTATIONS
COMMITMENT TO THE HIDDEN GENIUS PROJECT’S MISSION, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT MODEL, AND THE SUCCESS OF THOSE AROUND YOU
EXPERIENCE WORKING IN NONPROFIT, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION, OR TECHNOLOGY SECTORS
STRONG INTERPERSONAL, COMMUNICATION, AND MENTORSHIP SKILLS
ABILITY TO WORK FLEXIBLE HOURS, INCLUDING EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS AS REQUIRED BY THE PROGRAM SCHEDULE
ADAPTABILITY TO PERFORM BOTH ESSENTIAL, NON-ESSENTIAL, AND GENERAL FUNCTIONS TO MEET PROGRAM DEMANDS
UNDERSTANDING OF THE NONPROFIT SECTOR’S DYNAMIC NATURE, WHERE RESPONSIBILITIES MAY EXTEND BEYOND THE DEFINED JOB DESCRIPTION TO ADDRESS REAL-TIME ORGANIZATIONAL AND YOUTH NEEDS

Nice To Haves

BACHELOR’S DEGREE
EXPERIENCE WORKING IN THE TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY
RESEARCH AND POLICY ADVOCACY EXPERIENCE
COMMITMENT TO ACHIEVING THE HIDDEN GENIUS PROJECT’S MISSION AND VISION
FAMILIARITY WITH CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE TEACHING PRACTICES.
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE MENTORING YOUTH FROM UNDERREPRESENTED COMMUNITIES.

Responsibilities

ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP—MAINTAIN EFFECTIVE ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE CONSISTENT WITH THE VALUES OF THE HIDDEN GENIUS PROJECT
MENTORSHIP AND POSITIVE STUDENT EXPERIENCE—DEVELOP RICH ONE-TO-ONE CONNECTIONS WITH IMMERSION PARTICIPANTS. THROUGH MENTORSHIP RELATIONSHIPS, IDENTIFY HOLISTIC PARTICIPANT NEEDS AS THEY ARISE, AND STRATEGIZE WITH THE HIDDEN GENIUS PROJECT STAFF TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO ADDRESS THEM. SOLICIT PARTICIPANT AND PARENT/GUARDIAN FEEDBACK TO GUIDE RESPONSIVE PROGRAMMATIC IMPROVEMENTS TO MAXIMIZE PARTICIPANT ENJOYMENT AND SUCCESS.
RELATIONSHIP DEVELOPMENT WITH KEY STAKEHOLDERS AND PARTNERS—COORDINATE RESPONSIVE COMMUNICATION WITH PARTICIPANTS, THEIR FAMILIES, AND KEY PARTNERS. IDENTIFY PRESSING CONSTITUENT NEEDS AND DEVELOP STRATEGIC RESPONSES. DEVELOP STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS TO SUPPORT HEALTHY OPERATIONS, PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION, AND FUNDRAISING.
OFFICE AND PROGRAMMING OPERATIONS COORDINATION—ENSURE PROGRAMMING SPACES ARE SET UP PROPERLY. COORDINATE AND SET UP STUDENT MEALS. OVERSEE ARRANGEMENTS FOR STUDENT TRAVEL TO FIELD TRIPS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES.
OVERSIGHT AND MANAGEMENT OF SITE BUDGET—IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE REGIONAL DIRECTOR, DEVELOP, MANAGE, AND RESPONSIBLY IMPLEMENT THE ANNUAL SITE BUDGET. PRACTICE SOUND JUDGMENT IN ALLOCATING ADEQUATE RESOURCES FOR EFFECTIVE OPERATION AND PROGRAM DELIVERY, WHILE ALSO IDENTIFYING OPPORTUNITIES FOR COST SAVINGS. ENSURE THAT THE ORGANIZATION MEETS ANNUAL EXPENDITURE AND REVENUE TARGETS.
FUND DEVELOPMENT—SUBMIT PHILANTHROPIC GRANT PROPOSALS TO SUPPORT THE SITE AND ORGANIZATION WRIT LARGE. CULTIVATE PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL AND NATIONALLY-BASED BUSINESSES TO GARNER FINANCIAL AND IN-KIND SUPPORT. ATTRACT LOCAL INDIVIDUAL DONORS TO CONTRIBUTE TO ANNUAL AND GROWTH CAMPAIGNS.
TEAM COORDINATION AND DEVELOPMENT—THE SITE DIRECTOR ENSURES SMOOTH COORDINATION OF THE SITE TEAM’S OPERATIONS WHILE WORKING WITH INTERNAL PARTNERS, SUCH AS DEPARTMENT LEADERS, TO SUPPORT KEY FUNCTIONS OF OPERATIONS. THE SITE DIRECTOR DIRECTLY SUPERVISES THEIR SITE'S ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR. THEY ALSO OVERSEE SITE OPERATIONS AND ENSURE THE FULL TEAM’S WORK ALIGNS WITH OVERALL PROGRAM GOALS. THE SITE DIRECTOR MAY PARTNER WITH CENTRAL TEAM MEMBERS TO SUPPORT HIRING OR VOLUNTEERS. CURATE AND COORDINATE TEAM CELEBRATIONS, TRAINING, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES.
SITE VISIT COORDINATION—TRACK, ORGANIZE, AND COMMUNICATE PARTNER SITE VISITS WITH THE SITE TEAM, TO SUPPORT IMMERSION AND CATALYST PROGRAMS.
DATA COLLECTION AND REPORTING—PARTNER WITH THE HIDDEN GENIUS PROJECT LEADERSHIP TO IMPLEMENT CORE DATA COLLECTION PROCESSES TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONAL LEARNING AND QUALITY ASSURANCE.
TRAINING, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND FACILITATION—TRAIN THE HIDDEN GENIUS PROJECT STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS ON RELEVANT CONTENT, COMPETENCIES, AND/OR METHODS.
ENGAGEMENT OF LOCAL ADVISORS—IDENTIFY RESPECTED AND TRUSTED PARTNERS TO OFFER ADVOCACY, GUIDANCE, AND KEY RELATIONSHIPS TO SUPPORT THE EFFECTIVE OPERATION OF THE SITE. AS APPROPRIATE, ESTABLISH A LOCAL ADVISORY COUNCIL TO CHAMPION THE HIDDEN GENIUS PROJECT’S MISSION.
CORE COMMUNICATIONS—PRODUCE AND DISTRIBUTE LOCALLY-FOCUSED CORE COMMUNICATIONS CONTENT AND MATERIALS, INCLUDING ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTERS, SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT, PRESS RELEASES, BROCHURES, AND ANY OTHER NECESSARY MATERIALS (TO GO ALONG WITH CENTRALLY-DEVELOPED CONTENT).
OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO WORKING ON OTHER SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM PROJECTS AS THE NEED ARISES.

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
401k (up to 4% match)
annual professional development
DYNAMIC, COLLABORATIVE, AND PURPOSE-DRIVEN WORK ENVIRONMENT.
MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITY TO IMPACT THE LIVES OF BLACK MALE YOUTH AND OTHER YOUTH OF COLOR.
ENTREPRENEURIAL ORGANIZATION WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR INNOVATION AND LEADERSHIP.
DIRECT CONNECTION TO INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES.
COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS PACKAGE.
OPPORTUNITY TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE GROWTH OF A NATIONAL NONPROFIT.