Program Director

Urban Strategies

. Provide strategic leadership and overall direction for the Word & Deed program .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • District of Columbia • United StatesLead💰 $60,000 - $75,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in program management, community development, and leadership development within faith-based organizations, ensuring alignment with mission-driven goals and effective participant engagement. Proficient in project management, communication, and relationship-building to foster collaboration and achieve program outcomes.

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Program ManagementCommunity DevelopmentLeadership DevelopmentBilingual (English/Spanish)Project Management Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Program CoordinationCurriculum DevelopmentBudget ManagementGrant ReportingEvaluation and Assessment

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationInterpersonal AbilitiesOrganizational SkillsCritical ThinkingRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Technology SystemsProject Management Tools

Industry Keywords

Faith-Based OrganizationsChristian Community DevelopmentParticipant SupportCohort LearningDiverse Denominations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic leadership and overall direction for the Word & Deed program
Develop and maintain program goals, implementation plans, timelines, and priorities
Translate the program model into effective systems, processes, and practices for implementation
Assess and refine the program model based on participant feedback, evaluation findings, emerging needs, and lessons learned
Ensure program activities align with Urban Strategies’ mission, Christian Community Development principles, and funder and partner expectations
Identify programmatic opportunities, challenges, and risks and develop strategies to address them
Serve as the primary internal owner and point of accountability for Word & Deed implementation and outcomes
Lead participant recruitment and selection
Build relationships with pastoral leaders and congregations
Provide ongoing participant support, accompaniment, and guidance
Lead or facilitate cohort learning experiences
Coordinate facilitators, subject matter experts, consultants, coaches, and other contributors
Develop and refine curriculum, workbooks, discussion guides, and other participant resources
Oversee program coordination, logistics, cohort sessions, events, and program grants
Maintain accurate program documentation and records
Maintain the program budget and track expenses
Ensure compliance with relevant policies and regulations
Develop timely communications with participants, congregations, facilitators, partners, and internal stakeholders
Develop program stories, participant highlights, outcomes, and impact content with communications staff
Support dissemination of program learning and outcomes through presentations, written resources, conferences, and other channels
Ensure grant reporting to foundations and other stakeholders
Contribute expertise to strategic fundraising, grant proposals, donor communications, and funder engagement
Develop and maintain a sustainability strategy for Word & Deed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (Divinity, Ministry, Social Area, Administration, Education, etc.)
Experience working directly with faith-based organizations, pastoral leaders, or diverse denominations for more than 5 years
Experience in program coordination, program management, community development, leadership development, or a related field
Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
Bilingual (Fluent English/Spanish)
Strong organizational and multitasking skills
Proficiency in project management
Proficiency in technology systems
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Attention to detail and a commitment to quality
Ability to build new relationships and maintain relational networks
Critical thinking skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and solve problems
Passion for our company's mission and values
Employment is conditional pending satisfactory results of all required tests and background checks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work for eligible positions
Medical and Dental is paid 95% by company and 5% by employee (individual or family)
Vision is covered 100% (individual or family)
401K matched contributions up to 4%
Employee Assistance Program
Vacation time is generous but varies depending on program and position
9 Sick Days and 11 Holidays
Every teammate gets long and short-term disability free
Positions that require laptops, the company provides one
Positions that require cellphone, company issues one
Meaningful employee engagement programs
Education discounts (BA-PhD) with a variety of education partners