Sponsored Programs Director jobs in Colorado

EMERGENCY FAMILY ASSISTANCE ASSOCIATION

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Director of Programs

Hours of Work:hours per week. This person will typically work within the hours of 8:30 -
5:00 with some flexibility as determined by the supervisor and employee. Some
evening/weekend work will be required. Regular and timely attendance is an
essential function of this job.

Reports to: Executive Director

Supervises: Five Program Managers (Food Bank, Basic Needs, Housing, Economic
Empowerment and Children, Youth and Family) and the Data Monitoring and
Evaluation Coordinator

EFAA’s mission is to provide stabilizing services, innovative programs, and transformative advocacy to
strengthen families and create a thriving community. For overyears, EFAA has provided a local safety
net to vulnerable households and has increasingly developed deeper programming to more systemically
reduce poverty, prevent homelessness, build family resilience and create a more equitable community.

Position Summary

The Director of Programs is responsible for providing strategic leadership and oversight for all aspects of
EFAA’s mission-related programs and program staff. Oversees all program related tasks and strategies.
Evaluates the performance of programs and services and develops and implements new programs and
services in conjunction with Program Managers. Develops and manages program budgets. Works with
partner agencies outside the organization on coordinated strategies for human service delivery in
Boulder County.

Essential functions

Program Leadership

• Develop and maintain written program guidelines and procedures Operate programs according

to the practices of highly functioning organizations, including monitoring program performance
and outcomes and compliance with eligibility and program guidelines.

• Facilitate establishment of outcome oriented yearly program plans that are consistent with

EFAA's Strategic Plan and include goals for all supervised areas, individuals and teams;

• Develop new programs consistent with the Strategic Plan and budget; and

• Design and implement programming to deepen EFAA’s engagement as a family resource center

in the community and its achievement of quality standards for such services.

• Engage as needed in various sub-committees and task forces, for example the Front Desk

Working Group and the Property Management Working Group, to provide program leadership
to these efforts

• Represent EFAA as a thought leader within the community, partner agencies and related

organizations

• Act as EFAA’s internal expert on Programs and stay apprised of best practices in the field.
  

Support to Government and other selected grant development, submission and reporting.

• Manage funding from government entities, including the annual contracts EFAA has with

Boulder County, the City of Boulder, the City of Longmont, Colorado Department of Early
Childhood, Energy Outreach Colorado, among others.

• The Programs Department provides general support to the Development Department in the

design and reporting on EFAA’s foundation and other restricted funding sources.

Partnerships

• Cultivates and stewards various institutional partnerships and continue to uphold EFAA’s

reputation as a collaborative community partner. EFAA currently has aboutMemorandums
of Understanding with area partner agencies which the Director of Programs is responsible for
supervising.

• Represents EFAA on several area collaborations and coordination committees, including as co-

chair of the Boulder Local Area Collaborative of the Family Resource Network.

Monitoring and evaluation

• Oversee EFAA’s program metrics, including analysis of trends and identification of any actions

needed to meet organizational goals.

• Monitor progress and report to Executive Director on program performance and EFAA’s results

measurement framework;

• Oversee annual surveys and evaluations of EFAA programs.

Management

• Manage the Programs Department to ensure quality of operations, cohesion, collaboration, and

success of programming / outcomes

• Provide excellent direct supervision to staff. Supervisors are responsible for hiring, training, and

evaluating supervised positions consistent with EFAA policies and procedures including annual
evaluations and professional development plans for staff members. Documentation and
paperwork related to supervisor responsibilities (hiring documents, compensation sheets,
timesheets/absence reports, evaluations / quarterly reviews) completed in a timely and
accurate manner.

• Evaluate staff work programs to the end that they support achievement of department goals;

• Prepare and manage department budget to meet objectives with available resources and

monitor department expenditures against budget. Report on results and variances.

• Attend meetings and contribute to the Board of Directors, Board Committee(s), and Senior

Management Team as the leader of Programs within the organization. The Director of Programs
is the Staff Liaison to the Program Committee, working with the committee chair to develop
agendas and ensure committee member engagement/success.

• Represent EFAA at external meetings and events.

The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be
assigned as necessitated by organizational demands.

Skills/Competencies

• Related undergraduate degree - a master’s degree in a related field is preferred, or equivalent

experience.

• At least five years demonstrated management experience, preferably at the director or equivalent

level.

• Strong professional background in human services or a related field, knowledge of programs to help

families stabilize and thrive.

• Strong planning, organization and human resources management skills required.

• Demonstrated understanding of program results chains and logic models, including proficiency in

interpreting program metrics and outcomes

• Well-developed written and oral communication skills are required.

• Requires excellent computer skills in MS Office.

• Commitment to EFAA’s mission of EFAA and the principals of diversity, equity and inclusion

Working Environment, Physical Activities and Equipment Used:

Typical office environment. Regularly uses computers for data input and other work.

Employee must take proper safety precautions, anticipate unsafe circumstances and act accordingly to
prevent accidents; adhere to and practice EFAA Safety Rules.

• Competitive paid time off and holidays

• Choice of employer-paid health insurance plans, including family coverage options

• Employer paid Simple IRA contributions

• RTD Ecopass

• Language bonus for bilingual English / Spanish speaking employees

• Family friendly policies and practices

• A commitment to professional development and training
  

How to Apply
Please email your cover letter and resume to resumes@efaa.org with the subject line “Director of
Programs”. The position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Non-Discrimination Policy
Our people are the foundation of who we are as an organization. Attracting, hiring and retaining diverse

talent enables us to be more innovative and better serve our employees, volunteers, participants, and

the community. EFAA is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity (EEO). We are

committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, regardless

of age, race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, disability, military status, familial

status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or characteristics,

parenthood, custody of a minor child, pregnancy, marital status or any protected class under applicable

Federal, State or local laws that is not listed above.