Director of Programs
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
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