Program Director

Position Title: Program Director

Organization: Marshall County Hope

Location: Marshall County, IN

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: $50,000 - $60,000

About Marshall County Hope:

Mission statement: Provide a continuum of services that establishes Substance Use Disorder (SUD) education and prevention as the cornerstone of a healthy society, creates a robust safety net of easily-accessed treatment options, and supports successful recovery for any individual and family in need.

Vision statement: Marshall County Hope’s vision is to create a supportive community where anyone who is struggling can easily and confidently have access to the supports they need to take steps on their chosen pathway to recovery and healing.

Position Summary:

The Program Director will oversee all aspects of operations, including financial management, fundraising, program development, community outreach, and staff leadership. The ideal candidate will be a well-organized, dynamic, hands-on leader with a passion for making a difference in the lives of those impacted by substance use disorders. Strong strategic thinking, effective communication skills, and the ability to build relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders will be key to success in this role. The Program Director will play a pivotal role in shaping the organization’s direction, culture, and impact.

Objectives:

• Increase financial sustainability of Marshall County Hope by identifying and securing funding opportunities.
• Ensure high-quality implementation of activities and effective communication and collaboration among consortium members.
• Complete and submit Recovery Community Organization application
• Maintain accurate data, records, and files to track Marshall County Hope’s activities, achievements, participation, progress, and performance standards.

Responsibilities:

Financial Management and Fundraising:

• Lead fundraising efforts, including identifying funding sources, writing grant proposals, and developing donor engagement strategies.
• Maintain documentation to support grant activities.
• Deliver required notices of award, agreements, and budget information to appropriate partners.
• Manage Marshall County Hope budget and monitor expenses from various funding sources
• Coordinate data collection and reporting for opioid settlement dollars and grant awards
• Serve as the public face of Marshall County Hope, building relationships with stakeholders, donors, government agencies, and community leaders.

Organizational Operations

• Manage Marshall County Hope employee benefits, payroll, and adherence to organizational HR policies and state/federal regulations.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements for maintaining the organization’s 501(c)(3) status.
• Identify and develop policies and procedures, or amendments to current policies. Solicit approval of new policies from the Board.
• Work with legal counsel to address any necessary filings or tax-related issues.
• Secure and maintain 501(c)(3) status

Organizational Strategy and Mission

• Develop and maintain relationships with community partners, advocacy groups, and local service providers to ensure Marshall County Hope’s services are widely known and accessible.
• Keep informed of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) programs in the community and plan expansions to current offerings.
• Identify metrics that reflect progress in organizational strategy and monitor them regularly
• Connect with new partners while keeping current partners engaged
• Onboard new partners according to approved policies and procedures
• Work closely with board directors and committees to assess and address issues affecting the organization
• Complete other duties as required to support the sustainable impact of Marshall County Hope

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Excellent networking skills and ability to build rapport and trust quickly with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Experience in grant management, including narrative and financial reporting
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills
• Highly computer literate and confident with Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Self-motivated, flexible, and adaptable to changing priorities

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Knowledge of SUD programs and current trends in education, prevention, treatment, and recovery both nationally and regionally
• Marketing, creative expression & public relations experience
• Project management certification or experience
• Lived experience with Substance Use Disorder

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Describe your experience in managing or leading a nonprofit or community-focused organization, particularly one serving individuals impacted by Substance Use Disorder (SUD). If you do not have direct experience in this area, explain how you would approach leading and growing an organization like Marshall County Hope to fulfill its mission.
• When are you available to start?
• If you were referred by a Marshall County Hope employee or Consortium member, please provide their name.
• The statement I have provided is my own writing sample, written without the use of AI.

Ability to Commute:

• Plymouth, IN 46563 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $60,000