POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Programs and Community Impact is a senior leadership role that unites day-to-day program excellence with long-range community impact strategy. This leader ensures Girls Inc. programs are operationally strong, data-informed, and deeply connected to the schools, families, and partners we serve across Santa Barbara County.

The ideal candidate is both a skilled program leader and a strategic relationship builder: someone who can inspire and develop staff, translate data into action, and build the community partnerships that expand access and deepen impact for girls.

CORE COMPETENCIES
• Strategic and systems thinker with strong program operations instincts
• Relationship builder and authentic community connector
• Data-driven decision-maker committed to continuous improvement
• Collaborative, adaptable leader who develops and inspires teams
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Deep commitment to equity, inclusion, and girls' leadership

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Operations and Leadership
• Supervise and coach program staff; support their professional development and their ability to lead their teams with impact.
• Oversee program operations across multiple program sites, ensuring outstanding delivery to the youth and families we serve.
• Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with the organization's mission, vision, and financial goals.
• Design and administer comprehensive training for program staff; support problem-solving and collaboration at every level.
• Support capacity-building, program enrollment growth, and expansion into new communities and school sites.
• Ensure full compliance with Community Care licensing requirements, quality assurance assessments, and program evaluations.
• Manage program budgets with fiscal responsibility and judicious resource allocation.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement across all program staff.

Impact Strategy and Data Leadership
• Co-lead and actively partner with Operations on the organization's impact strategy, ensuring programs are aligned with Girls Inc. outcomes and strategic priorities, and responsive to community needs.
• Oversee systems for tracking participation, dosage, outcomes, and demographic data across all program sites.
• Collaborate with Program and Operations staff to ensure accurate, timely data collection across platforms (e.g., Compass 360, internal dashboards).
• Analyze data to identify trends, growth opportunities, and areas for program improvement.
• Translate data into clear, actionable insights for internal teams, leadership, board members, and external stakeholders.
• Support development of dashboards and reports that communicate organizational reach, impact, and progress toward strategic goals.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators related to reach, retention, engagement, and outcomes.

Community Partnerships and Strategic Growth
• Cultivate and steward strategic partnerships with schools, districts, nonprofits, public agencies, and community-based organizations.
• Identify partnership opportunities that expand access to Girls Inc. programming and deepen impact for girls and families.
• Serve as a key external ambassador for Girls Inc., representing the organization in collaborative initiatives and community forums.
• Ensure partnerships are well-coordinated, mutually beneficial, and aligned with mission and organizational capacity.

Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Collaborate with the Executive Director and leadership team on strategic planning and organizational priorities.
• Partner with the Development team to provide data, stories, and outcomes for grants, reports, and external communications.
• Contribute to board reports and presentations related to program reach and outcomes.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required
• 10+ years' experience working with youth in a structured educational or program setting.
• 5+ years' experience supervising staff.
• Bachelor's degree in education, child development, social work, public policy, nonprofit management, or a related field.
• 12 college-level units in early childhood education, sociology, psychology, art, music, dance, drama, recreation, or education.
• Demonstrated experience with data systems, program evaluation, and outcomes measurement.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and communicate data clearly to diverse audiences.
• Experience building and managing strategic partnerships across diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and pre-employment physical and drug screening.
• Vaccinations as required by State law (TB, Pertussis, Measles).

Preferred
• Master's degree in a related field.
• Familiarity with Girls Inc. programming or similar outcomes-based models.
• Experience leading a child care or related program and/or organization.
• Experience with grant reporting and outcome measurement.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.
• Clean driving record and ability to drive the organization's Class C vehicles.

HOURS AND WORK SCHEDULE

Full-Time, Exempt. Monday-Friday, 40+ hours per week. Must be available during program operation hours, which vary by season. Some evening and weekend hours are required. This position is 100% onsite at 4973 Hollister Avenue.

BENEFITS

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance; 403(b) retirement plan; vacation and sick time; waived program fees; professional development; and a mission-driven team culture.

Salary Description

$95,000 - $115,000