Overview
Director of Programs Jobs in Greater Boston at Unitarian Universalist Urban Ministry
Title: Director of Programs
Company: Unitarian Universalist Urban Ministry
Location: Greater Boston
Position Summary:
The Unitarian Universalist Urban Ministry (UUUM) is seeking candidates for the role of Director of Programs. UUUM is one of the oldest social justice organizations in the country, with a deep commitment to racial, social, and economic justice. Our core programs include after-school, weekend, and summer programming for high school students; a domestic violence shelter; and community engagement through history and the arts.
To learn more, visit www.uuum.org.
Key elements of the role include:
Management of UUUM programs, with a focus on our youth and community engagement
Ensuring programs advance our mission and are synergistic
Supervising program managers and community engagement staff
Ensuring programmatic excellence, including setting standards, and tracking outcomes
Establishing safety protocols and ensuring compliance
Developing and maintaining partnerships in program fields
Working as part of the leadership team
Reports to: Executive Director & Senior Minister
Specific Responsibilities:
Supervise youth and community engagement staff
Work closely with Roxbury community to enhance engagement and accessibility, ensuring that the program meets the diverse needs of the youth and broader community
Further develop the youth program to focus on life readiness with history and the arts as core enrichment components
Collaborate with staff to create curriculum, activities, and workshops that promote personal growth and community involvement
Foster partnerships with local schools, businesses, and community organizations to enhance program visibility and support
Implement measurement systems and ensure tracking for outcomes
Attend outside, stakeholder meetings relevant to programs
Attend board meetings and other organization events as needed
Working with the Executive Director, build on the programs, and develop synergy between programs
Strengthen relationship with program alum
Ensure safety policies are followed, and smooth operation and logistics of all programs
Assist in identifying funding opportunities, and work with development coordinator to complete applications and reports
To a lesser degree, will also assist the Executive Director in supporting our domestic violence shelter and manager
Job Requirements:
Strong experience as a manager.
Identification with the mission and vision of the UU Urban Ministry.
Committed to inclusion and diversity.
At least 5 years of nonprofit program experience.
Independent worker with good sense of when to consult with others and supervisor.
Excellent time management skills
Interest in history
Willingness to be flexible, and work as part of a team.
Ability to juggle multiple tasks and perform under pressure.
Knowledge of Roxbury preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, Youth Development, or a related field; Masters degree preferred.
Schedule:
Hours are 10:30 – 6:30 pm Monday through Thursday, Fridays remote. Requires flexibility, occasional
evenings and weekends to accommodate program activities and community events.
Benefits: We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement options.
To apply send a thoughtful cover letter and resume to HR Advisor Monique Marshall-Veale at
