This role is central to expanding the reach and effectiveness of a national organization dedicated to supporting military families in the Hampton Roads region. The Program Director ensures that local programs are thoughtfully designed, well-executed, and aligned with funding and community needs. Reporting to the Chapter Executive Director, with coordination across national leadership, the position blends strategic planning, relationship building, and operational management.
What You'll Do
- Lead the planning and implementation of local programs and events, aligning them with funding opportunities to enhance sustainability and community impact.
- Collaborate with leadership to identify fundraising prospects, develop proposals, and maintain donor relationships to support chapter revenue goals.
- Build partnerships with public, private, and nonprofit organizations that serve military families, expanding access to resources and support networks.
- Strengthen local advocacy efforts and represent the chapter in community forums, using data from the Annual Military Family Lifestyle Survey to inform outreach.
- Develop and manage a volunteer program in coordination with national teams, engaging interns, fellows, and community volunteers to extend program reach.
- Execute communications and social media strategies to grow membership and raise the chapter’s visibility.
- Maintain a strategic calendar of community events and outreach activities to ensure consistent presence and engagement.
- Track program outcomes, monitor key metrics, and ensure national standards are upheld locally.
- Use project management tools—including Salesforce, HIVE, and Google Workspace—to manage workflows and team collaboration effectively.
- Support organizational alignment by participating in required in-person gatherings, offsites, and planning sessions throughout the year.
Requirements
- Must reside in the Hampton Roads area and be available for periodic overnight travel.
- Proven experience managing programs and events for military or veteran families, with a focus on service and engagement.
- Demonstrated ability to support fundraising initiatives and steward donor relationships.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to connect with community leaders, partners, and volunteers.
- Proficiency in digital collaboration and project management platforms such as Zoom, Salesforce, and Hive Brite.
- Commitment to advancing organizational mission, equity, and inclusion in all community-facing activities.
Work Mode
This is a remote position with a requirement to attend in-person team gatherings, planning sessions, and company-wide events several times per year. The role operates within a distributed team structure, emphasizing accountability, clear communication, and mission alignment.
Benefits
- Flexible remote work environment with structured opportunities for in-person collaboration.
- Engagement in meaningful initiatives that strengthen military family support networks.
- Participation in gatherings designed to build trust, alignment, and innovation across the organization.
- Opportunities to contribute to national impact from a local leadership position.
