Program Director - Social Service jobs in Delaware

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About Us

Founded in 2017, Social Contract is a women and minority-owned social and collective impact consulting firm based in Wilmington, Delaware, serving clients domestically and internationally. Social Contract partners with government, nonprofits, philanthropies, community leaders, and others to solve complex social problems. Social Contract’s consultants carry expertise in complex areas, including but not limited to community violence intervention, trauma-informed services and care, workforce development, affordable housing, educational policy and programming, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA).

Social Contract organizes our consulting products and services around five stages: discover, design, implement, measure, and sustain. Within these five stages, our team specializes in research and analysis, stakeholder engagement, facilitation, strategic planning, grant-writing and financial sustainability planning, implementation support, project management, partnership coordination, and organizational capacity building.

How we do our work is just as important as what we do. Our team lives by five core values: Integrity, Courage, Evolution, Grace, and Accountability. These values inform our deep conviction, curiosity, and eagerness to learn and grow alongside our clients as we confront complex social problems.

Position Overview

As a Director at Social Contract, you'll collaborate closely with Senior Directors and Company Leadership to ensure our projects align with our values and deliver impactful results. Your role focuses on fostering a high-performing work culture, leading project teams and specified portfolios, and driving thought leadership initiatives.

Fostering a Culture of Excellence and Teamwork

• Lead and develop senior consulting staff, guiding junior staff.
• Manage client relationships and project outcomes.
• Improve performance development and growth opportunities.
• Design project team structure and oversee project management.
• Implement monitoring, reporting, and training for staff.
• Actualize project scope and objectives, involving relevant stakeholders.
• Support professional development of project team members.

Development of Impact and Thought Leadership

• Design and oversee the Social Contract Impact Framework.
• Shape external evaluations and ensure alignment on impact metrics.
• Collect impact data and produce timely, accurate reporting.
• Analyze and synthesize insights for diverse audiences.
• Integrate impact approaches for products and services.
• Drive thought leadership efforts, collaborating with Business Development.
• Prepare content articulating Social Contract’s impact.
• Cultivate relationships with key partners.

General Requirements

To excel in this position, the Director should be able to turn insights into practical plans that support Social Contract's mission. They will collaborate with leadership and staff, building trust and influencing decisions. Humility, adaptability, and a record of success in dynamic environments are essential. They should listen, learn, and leverage the expertise of others to create effective strategies.

Additional Considerations

• Minimum 10 years of full-time experience in research, measurement, and evaluation.
• Strong analytical, evaluation design, and methodological skills.
• Experience in survey methodology and monitoring social or environmental outcomes.
• Leadership experience.
• Ability to challenge conventional approaches and develop unique solutions.
• Proficiency in various PC applications.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and proactive.
• Creativity, resourcefulness, and solution-focused mindset.
• Available to work within 9 am and 6 pm EST.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Why you’ll love working here

• Flexible hybrid work environment - cameos from kids and pets welcome
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance with no waiting period
• Life and Short Term Disability insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off policy available as soon as you start
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• Culture & Wellness Programming and Activities
• Technology and Travel Reimbursements
• Continuing education & professional development opportunities
• Retirement savings plan with generous employer contribution
• Comprehensive training and onboarding program
• Big problems to solve with our communities and a fantastic team to collaborate with every single day

We want you to bring your authentic self to work every single day. We accept you for who you are and consider everyone on an equal opportunity basis without regard to ancestry; age; appearance; color; gender identity and expression; genetics; family or parental status; marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status; mental, physical, or sensory disability; national, social or ethnic origin; past or present military service; sexual orientation; socioeconomic status; race; religion or belief.‍

‍If you require reasonable accommodation or assistance for any part of the interview and employment process, please get in touch with us at peopleops@socialcontract.org and let us know the nature of your request.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $105,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Wilmington, DE 19801