Director of Programs

Position Overview

Audubon Kids Zone (AKZ) seeks a dynamic and strategic Director of Programs to oversee all programmatic operations, ensuring alignment with AKZ’s mission to connect schools, families, and communities to empower kids to achieve lifelong success. The Director of Programs will provide leadership for program staff, manage program budgets, track key performance metrics, and drive continuous program improvement to maximize impact.

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Strategy:

• Provide strategic oversight for all AKZ programs, including AKZ’s early learning program (Strong Starts), afterschool and summer enrichment, our teen program, and our Family Advocates.
• Ensure programs align with AKZ’s mission, funding requirements, and best practices in education and youth development.
• Lead program development and innovation, identifying opportunities for growth and enhancement.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture that prioritizes equity, excellence, and community-driven solutions.

Staff Supervision & Development:

• Supervise all program staff, including program staff, volunteers, and Family Advocates.
• Establish performance goals and provide ongoing coaching, support, and professional development.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous learning.

Program Evaluation & Data Management:

• Develop and oversee metrics and evaluation systems to measure program effectiveness and impact.
• Use data-driven decision-making to adjust and improve programs.
• Ensure compliance with grant reporting requirements and organizational benchmarks.

Financial & Budget Management:

• Develop and manage program budgets in collaboration with the Executive Director.
• Monitor spending, ensure fiscal responsibility, and align resource allocation with program goals.
• Support grant applications and reporting by providing programmatic data and impact narratives.

Qualifications & Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree is preferred in education, nonprofit management, social work, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in program leadership, youth development, or nonprofit management.
• Experience with staff supervision, program evaluation, and budget management.
• Experience using data and outcome measurements to drive program improvement.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills.
• Passion for equity, education, and community empowerment.

Benefits:

• Eight Paid Federal Holidays

Audubon Kids Zone is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This job description provides guidelines and direction for accomplishing program, organizational, regional, and individual goals and objectives. It covers the primary responsibilities and activities involved in effectively executing this position. It is not meant to be all-encompassing or all-inclusive.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk quickly, sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, climb stairs, balance, kneel, talk, and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Primarily works in a climate-controlled office-based setting. The position requires employees to commute to off-site locations for meetings using their vehicle with an updated driver’s license. The position may require the employee to use an Audubon Kids Zone vehicle to occasionally transport students.

Conditions of Employment:

Completing the required selection process, successfully completing a background investigation, and verifying identity and work authorization. Requires successful completion of background investigation and verification of identity and work authorization. The statements listed describe the general nature and level of work employees perform. They should not be construed as an exhaustive list of duties and requirements. This does not establish an employment contract and is subject to change at the employer's discretion until hired and an official agreement is written.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Leadership: 2 years (Preferred)
• Program management: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Henderson, KY 42420 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Henderson, KY 42420: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $24