The Bay Area Friendship Circle is a local nonprofit organization that works with children, teens, and young adults with special needs. All participants are paired with a trained teen volunteer who provides friendship and support during ongoing programs. We are seeking a charismatic, well organized and detail oriented Program Director to direct, organize, implement and execute our programs. 

This is a part time hybrid position with opportunities to become full time.

Current Friendship Circle Programs:

• School Year Programs: Sunday Circle, Young Adult Circle, Kidz Circle
• After School Activities
• Family Programs

Responsibilities:

• Organizes, implements and executes current programs for children, teens, young adults, family programs, and after school activities
• Plans and creates program content and activities
• Modifies and develops new programs as needed 
• Hires and manages program contractors, facilitators, and oversees volunteers. 
• Maintain and oversee the required equipment, supplies, and materials 
• Consistently communicates to participants, families, contractors, and staff members 
• Evaluates the effectiveness of programs and service activities provided 
• Interviews and admits prospective families with kids, teens and young adults with special needs into Friendship Circle programs 
• Works directly with on-site Therapists and Volunteer Coordinator for Friendship Circle programs 
• Assists with teen volunteer recruitment for Friendship Circle 
• Staff fairs and events for program marketing. 
• Sets Annual Program Calendar 

Qualifications and Requirements: 

• Must be able to work on Sundays (flexible schedule is allowed during the week) when in person programs are in session 
• Experience as a recreational, social, educational or therapeutic Program Manager or Teacher in a non-profit organization, school, community center or similar environment  
• Well organized with planning and execution 
• Experience with managing multiple programs 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Experience with programs specifically for children and teens with special needs is a plus 
• Works well under pressure 
• General knowledge of the Bay Area Jewish Community 
• Social media experience

Please email your cover letter and resume to: [email protected]