Phinney Neighborhood Association

Program Director Job Announcement, 25 hours a week March 19, 2015

About the Phinney Neighborhood Association

The mission of the Phinney Neighborhood Association (PNA) is to build, engage and support our diverse community through programs, services and activities that connect neighbors and foster civic engagement.

Headquartered in a former elementary school, the PNA has developed an active community center that not only serves as a focus of the Phinney/Greenwood neighborhood, but offers programs and activities that reach far beyond the immediate neighborhood at five different sites in Phinney, Greenwood and Ballard. Current programs include three preschool cooperatives, a licensed preschool and school age program at Whittier Elementary, a hot meal program, programs for seniors, including the Greenwood Senior Center and PNA Village, an art gallery, tool lending library, community education program, business membership program, family memberships, room rentals, and countless special events that bring friends and neighbors together. We also co-sponsor a summer farmer’s market and weekly contra dancing and folk music concerts. PNA serves over 20,000 people each year, has 70 staff, 1,500 volunteers and an annual budget of $2.6 million.

Position Overview

PNA seeks a dynamic Program Director whose experience and philosophy closely align with the PNA’s mission and values. The Program Director oversees the direction, success, and sustainability of a number of long established community programs including PNA's art program, tool library, hot meal program, education program, cultural engagement work, and the annual Home Design and Remodel Fair. In addition to this core concentration, the Program Director also facilitates Phinney's celebrated Farmers Market and continually explores community partnerships while ensuring that PNA remains a leading source of both regional programming innovation and local community support.

The Program Director reports to the Executive Director, and as a member of the leadership team, is involved in implementing strategic goals, shaping organization direction, and policy development.

The Program Director will supervise a team of five part-time staff and join a deeply committed and spirited staff and Board that are dedicated to building a strong community.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The PNA is seeking an energetic, innovative and flexible individual whose experience and philosophy closely align with the PNA’s mission and values; has demonstrated experience in nonprofit program management and leadership; is communicative and direct with an interest in a highly collaborative working environment; comfortable with multi-tasking; and has the ability and interest to work within a dynamic ever-changing environment while also driving toward clarity and solutions.

This position holds a leadership role both within PNA and the broader community and the ability to build strong relationships and active communication with all stakeholders, including members, staff, volunteers, and community partners, is vital. Experience with collaborative internal and external partnerships is essential. The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude, openness to new ideas, and a sense of humor.  Responsibilities

 Oversee the direction, success, and sustainability of the art program, tool library, hot meal program, education program, cultural engagement work, and the annual Home Design and Remodel Fair.  Prepare and monitor annual budgets for six programs with staff input.  Provide supervision, management and overall direction for five program staff.  Act as PNA liaison with Neighborhood Farmers Market Alliance.  Work with staff, board and community volunteers in the development of new programs.  Explore community partnerships and collaborations relevant to programs.  Participate on the organization’s leadership team, be involved in developing and implementing strategic goals and shaping organizational direction.

Qualifications

 Three or more years of experience managing a diverse portfolio of programs in a nonprofit setting.  Three or more years of experience supervising staff and managing volunteers.  Two or more years of experience in financial management and budgeting.  Proven track record for building strong partnerships within the community, and developing positive and respectful relationships.  Experience and interest in collaborative leadership and the ability to inspire and foster goodwill.  Personal commitment to creating a culture of diversity and inclusion.  Excellent written and verbal communication skills.  Entrepreneurial mindset a plus.  Excellent decision making and critical thinking skills.  Team-orientation and appreciation for community-building mission of the PNA.  Ability to work in an open office environment.  Computer proficiency with extensive experience using Word, Excel and other software as required.

Compensation

This is a 25 hour per week position paying $24 - 26/hour DOE. Benefits include health insurance, long‐ term disability insurance and a flexible spending account, three weeks personal time off the first year, increasing annually, and paid holidays. We offer a positive and flexible working environment.

The Program Director must have the ability and willingness to work outside of normal business hours occasionally. Occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds and the ability to travel locally are required.

The PNA is an Equal Opportunity Employer working towards a culturally diverse work place. Applicants representing the diversity of our community are encouraged to apply.

To Apply

Please email a cover letter, indicating your interest and how you meet the minimum qualifications, and a resume to [email protected] by April 9, 2015 at 5 pm. Questions can be directed to Lee Harper, Executive Director at [email protected].