What are the responsibilities and job description for the Read Program Director position at Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Capital...?
Do you have a passion for instilling community service in children? Do you possess strong leadership skills? Consider this exciting opportunity to engage students in schools across the Capital Region and beyond to participate in making a difference for children who are fighting serious medical issues. If you are a proactive, innovative, organized, skilled program manager, enjoy presenting to student groups, and are comfortable in front of a camera, join an exceptional team of professionals who impact families in crisis.
Since 1982, Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Capital Region has served more than 23,000 families facing serious childhood health challenges in our community. Through programs including the Albany Ronald McDonald House, the Ronald McDonald Family Room at Albany Medical Center, and the Ronald McDonald Family Retreat at Krantz Cottage, RMHC provides essential services that remove barriers, strengthen families, and promote healing when children need healthcare. Our dedicated staff and volunteers help families with sick children stay close to each other and the care they need, when they need it most.
Position Summary:
The Read for RMHC-CR Program Director serves as a key member of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Capital Region (RMHC-CR) team responsible for creating, implementing, monitoring and evaluating the Read for Ronald McDonald House Charities program. Primary responsibilities include managing all aspects of the Read for RMHC program. This is a full time, exempt position reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer.
This is a flexible hybrid position, but candidates must reside in the Albany area.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree, or equivalent in education and experience.
- 5 years experience in program/project management
- 2 years experience in a role requiring regular public speaking/large group presentations
- Valid NYS driver's license
- Able to lift 25 lbs.
- Critical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Outlook/Publisher)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational and administrative skills, with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Skilled at delivering information to large groups of students in an engaging and motivating fashion
- Skilled at on-camera delivery of scripted material
- Comfortable managing multiple audio-visual technologies to deliver presentations
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders including RMHC-CR staff and volunteers, school personnel, and community partners
- Ability to remain professional yet compassionate when interacting with families
- Knowledge of school system operational procedures and fundraising policies and familiarity with Classy fundraising platform preferred
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,500.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- How many years of public speaking do you have?
- How many years of project/program management do you have?
- What are your salary expectations. A range is fine.
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Albany, NY 12208
Salary : $60,500 - $70,000
