Program Director

Hybrid – Greater Seattle Preferred

Atlas Free is seeking an experienced multi-system leader, manager, and organizer with experience in a changing and growing organization. The Program Director leads Atlas Free’s global programs, overseeing a Network of organizations combating sex trafficking and exploitation. This role shapes strategy, manages a $4M departmental budget, and strengthens partnerships to maximize impact.

They are a unique combination of:

70% People/Systems/Programs Manager: Leads with a strong balance of people-centered leadership and operational excellence. Not only ensures smooth and efficient processes that serve the mission, but also builds, empowers, and supports a high-performing team. Creates systems that work for people—both those being served and those carrying out the work—fostering collaboration, efficiency, and impact.

30% Strategist/Visionary: Ability to think strategically and systemically with an eye towards growth and expansion with positive results.

A great match for this position would be:

• Team Leader & Capacity Builder: You have a proven track record of strong servant leadership in mission driven cultures.
• Monitoring, Evaluation & Risk Management: You excel at creating and implementing systems that measure impact, manage risk, and ensure accountability—using data-driven insights to strengthen programs and drive meaningful outcomes.
• Strategic Leader with Program Oversight: You have a strong track record of managing operations and developing frameworks to assess effectiveness, risk, and compliance. You leverage data-driven insights to guide strategic decision-making and enhance program impact.
• Stakeholder Engager: You are proficient in developing and sustaining authentic relationships that foster collaboration to amplify impact, engagement, and support.
• Innovation & Thought Leadership: You have extensive experience and a deep understanding of combating sex trafficking or related human rights issues. Your expertise drives impactful solutions that dismantle exploitation and create lasting pathways to freedom and restoration.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the Program Team, fostering a strong mission-driven, core-value centric culture that attracts, develops, and retains top-tier talent.
• Build capacity among the team and Network Members through training and development.
• Develop frameworks to assess program effectiveness and improve impact measurement. Define objectives, key performance indicators, and success metrics.
• Ensure program delivery meets timelines, budgets, and organizational goals.
• Build and maintain relationships with Network Members, donors, and key stakeholders. Facilitate collaboration between the team and Network Members to amplify impact.
• Collaborate on how to secure funding and resources for global programs. Support grant applications and donor engagement efforts, including site visits.
• Promote innovative approaches in program design and delivery.
• Stay informed on human trafficking trends and best practices, sharing insights with the Network.
• 25% domestic and international travel.

Key Qualifications

• 5 years of experience leading and building a cohesive team, and has developed clear roles, goals, and expectations for remote teams.
• Demonstrated, highly successful leadership experience managing cross-cultural teams and programs.
• Successful experience managing a substantial departmental or organizational budget.
• Strong background in policy, advocacy, and anti-trafficking efforts or closely related disciplines.
• Proven experience collaborating with, assessing and supporting a broad spectrum of programs and partners.
• Advanced degree in social work, development, law, business, or a related human services field preferred, or equivalent experience.