Overview
Director, Programs Jobs in Remote at U.S. Soccer Foundation
Job Title: Director, Programs
Reports To: Associate Vice President
Department: Programs
Overview
The U.S. Soccer Foundation helps young people embrace an active and healthy lifestyle and cultivate critical life skills through soccer. The Foundation’s programs are the national model for sports-based youth development in underserved communities. Since its founding in 1994, the Foundation has impacted thousands of children through its cost-effective, high-impact initiatives, which offer safe environments where kids and communities thrive. For more information, visit www.ussoccerfoundation.org. The Foundation’s headquarters are located in Washington, D.C.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The U.S. Soccer Foundation’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) is at the core of our mission and who we are. It fuels our work as we continue to create opportunities for underrepresented populations and fight systemic inequalities through soccer. This is a shared commitment with our partners, within our organizational systems, across all the programs we offer, and within the communities we work with, as we continue to do our part to build a better future for children. We value our diverse team and are committed to creating and sustaining a culture of respect and inclusivity in which they can thrive. To read the Foundation’s detailed goals, please visit our website.
About the Role
The Director, Programs, is responsible for overseeing the execution of programs and initiatives in the east region as part of the Foundation’s Programs department. Reporting to the Associate Vice President, this role ensures the delivery of high-quality programming while developing and managing local and regional partnerships and program execution. This position involves a focus on streamlining processes and collaboration across the organization, often with in-house counsel. The role also includes contributing to national-level initiatives, such as federal grant management, and taking a leadership role where required.
About the Team
The Programs Department is responsible for operating, improving, and scaling the U.S. Soccer Foundation’s child-centered programs and adult learning trainings, to ensure that the Foundation remains at the forefront of the sports-based youth development (SBYD) field. This work involves curating SBYD best practices to innovate and tailor our curricula and training to meet the unique needs of underserved communities across the country. Designing and deploying pathways to scale, this team is responsible for driving the adoption of the U.S. Soccer Foundation methodology in youth serving marketplaces across the country.
Responsibilities
Drive regional expansion in the east, aligning with the Foundation’s mission to increase youth participation from 500,000 to 2.5 million per region while ensuring program quality and sustainability
Maintain program fidelity by ensuring partners adhere to training, curriculum, assessment, and compliance standards
Build and sustain regional, state, and local partnerships to foster program adoption and long-term collaboration
Implement scalable strategies, processes, and systems that integrate programming with play space initiatives where possible and maintain necessary controls
Oversee compliance obligations of community partners, ensuring all requirements are met
Identify and respond to emerging partner needs, conducting implementation and outcome assessments as necessary
Support fundraising efforts and manage grants and other funding deployment through community and programmatic initiatives
Deliver high-quality programmatic and community activations while providing thorough reporting to internal and external stakeholders
Develop administrative manuals, provide training, and offer technical assistance to ensure compliance and program fidelity
Design and refine processes, protocols, and innovative approaches to improve operational efficiencies
Create and deliver engaging presentations for industry events, conferences, and meetings, both onsite and virtual, while participating actively in discussions within school, out-of-school, and coach communities
Manage assigned team members, fostering a collaborative, team-oriented environment that aligns with the Foundation’s vision and goals
Contribute to the planning and execution of significant training sessions and end-of-season events
Promote and uphold the goals, mission, and culture of the U.S. Soccer Foundation through all activities and responsibilities
Perform additional responsibilities as needed to advance the Foundation’s initiatives
About You
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
At least 5-7 years of work experience directly related to specified duties and responsibilities and at least 3 years of leadership experience in a non-profit, for-profit, government, or philanthropy
Practical knowledge of organizational planning, budgeting, administrative operations, and fundraising
Demonstrated ability to analyze and compile complex data for planning purposes
Demonstrated expertise in issues impacting children and families, specifically in underserved communities
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to represent the organization externally across a wide range of stakeholders and constituencies
Strong relationship builder with the ability to build consensus and strengthen collaboration among diverse stakeholders
Ability to successfully navigate in a fast-paced, outcomes-driven, and entrepreneurial environment
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Analytics, social media platforms, email client platforms, and Salesforce
Passionate about the mission of the U.S. Soccer Foundation and a personal interest in sports-based youth development
Demonstrated ability and willingness to be a team-player in a fast-paced work environment
Demonstrated commitment to the values of diversity, inclusiveness, and empowerment
Spanish and/or other language proficiency a plus
Ability to travel 30% of schedule, to include nights, weekends, and holidays
The U.S. Soccer Foundation isn’t a typical organization, and the right candidate for this role isn’t typical either. The ideal candidate is looking for opportunities to improve themselves and the organization. We want go-getters. We want candidates with high expectations for themselves, hungry for the next opportunity to learn and grow.
Salary
The Foundation offers a market competitive compensation package. We are committed to incorporating DEI practices and accounting for inequities as we conduct an annual salary planning process to include merit increases, promotions, bonuses, and equity analysis across the entire organization. Foundation benefits include generous medical and dental insurance plans; 401(k) retirement plans with employer match; professional development; mobile data plan reimbursement; and generous vacation.
Title: Director, Programs
Company: U.S. Soccer Foundation
Location: Remote
