Job Title: Associate Director of Programs

Are you passionate about giving back to your community and serving the youth?

Ideal Candidate:
The ideal Associate Director of Programs is a mission-driven leader with demonstrated experience in youth development, expanded learning, and team management. They thrive in a collaborative environment, are flexible and innovative in problem-solving, and have the ability to inspire and develop high-performing teams. This person balances strong organizational management skills with the ability to build relationships with partners, parents, school administrators, and community leaders.

Why Work for Woodcraft Rangers:

• Paid vacation
• Sick time
• Health Benefits
• 403(b) retirement
• Pet insurance
• Lifecraft
• Upward mobility
• Career development
• The opportunity to create a lasting positive impact on youth within your community.

Role Overview:
The Associate Director of Programs oversees Woodcraft Rangers' expanded learning and intersessional programs, including staffing, budgets, marketing, partner relationships, and professional development. This role supervises Program Managers who oversee school sites and ensures that Site Coordinators are equipped to deliver safe, high-quality, and engaging programs. The Associate Director is also responsible for program growth, including the expansion of ELOP, TK, and universal access offerings, while ensuring compliance with all contractual and organizational goals.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all school partnerships and regional programs, including annual budget planning, strategic planning, registration goals, curriculum development, and data management.
• Plan, implement, and expand new and existing learning programs, including summer and intersessional offerings.
• Lead employee recruitment, hiring, and staffing plans in partnership with HR.
• Supervise Program Managers and ensure Site Coordinators deliver high-quality, compliant, and safe programs.
• Conduct program observations with Program Managers to assess quality and provide feedback.
• Develop program budgets and plans that address student and community needs.
• Ensure all programs meet fiscal and programmatic compliance requirements.
• Provide periodic program updates (stories, photos, impact highlights) to district and school leadership.
• Enhance early education programming, especially for TK-K offerings.
• Collaborate with Learning & Development to design and implement staff training.
• Partner with Communications and Development teams to craft narratives that illustrate program impact.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, including school leaders, district partners, and community organizations.
• Inspire a culture of teamwork and excellence across all levels of program staff.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of supervisory experience in a similar role OR 3+ years of management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven track record of effectively leading youth programs and managing teams.
• Strong organizational management and project management skills.
• Commitment to data-driven program evaluation and continuous quality improvement.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently while managing multiple projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build credibility and trust with staff, partners, and community stakeholders.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Skills:

• Energetic, ambitious, and goal-oriented with a creative approach to problem-solving.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and organizational abilities.
• Customer-service mindset with ability to resolve challenges diplomatically.
• Ability to inspire and mentor high-performance teams.

Physical Demands:
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the following physical demands may be essential for the effective performance of this position. Reasonable accommodation will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions:

• Frequent standing is required during working hours
• The ability to travel across the Great Los Angeles area, using either a car or public transportation, is necessary several times a month.
• Regular use of hands for various tasks, such as operating a computer and handling objects, is essential.
• Must be able to occasionally lift/move up to 40 pounds.
• Reasonable accommodation is available for individuals with disabilities.

Work Environment:
We are committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and will actively consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals to effectively perform their roles. This position operates in environments typical of the following key aspects:

• Regular exposure to computer monitors during work.

• The typical noise level of a standard work environment.
• Stable internet access is required for effective work-from-home performance.

Status: Full-time; Exempt

Hourly or Salary Range: $84,000 - $99,225 annually (based on experience and qualifications)

Hours of Operation: 9:00am 6:00pm and occasional weekends.

Location: Los Angeles (Little Tokyo Office)