Program Director
Women's Resource Center, Grand Rapids, MI, United States
$60,000 - $65,000 (Commensurate with experience)
Mission Since 1973, Women’s Resource Center has assisted women in exploring, developing and expanding their employment opportunities. Women’s Resource Center’s mission is to equip women to achieve purpose, fulfillment and financial stability through meaningful employment.
Position Overview The Program Director is responsible for the strategic design, implementation, and performance of WRC’s programs. This role ensures programs are aligned with the organization’s mission to equip women to achieve purpose, fulfillment, and financial stability through meaningful employment and are delivered with quality, consistency, and measurable impact.
The Program Director leads program operations, manages staff, and drives outcomes while working in close partnership with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Development & Communications Director to ensure alignment between program delivery, funding strategy, and organizational priorities.
Key Responsibilities
Lead program strategy, design, and continuous improvement
Align programs with workforce trends and community needs
Ensure programs drive measurable outcomes
Oversee day-to-day program delivery and quality
Establish and track performance metrics and outcomes
Use data to improve program effectiveness
Supervise, coach, and develop program staff
Lead hiring and onboarding in collaboration with the CEO
Build and maintain relationships with community partners
Partner with Development to support fundraising
Provide program data and insights for grants and donor communications
Ensure compliance with funding requirements
Manage program budgets with the CEO
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience; preferred in nonprofit management, public administration, business, or related field
Experience: 3–5+ years in nonprofit program leadership
Program & Systems Experience: Managing programs, tracking outcomes, improving systems
Communication: Strong written, verbal, and public speaking skills
Grant & Compliance Awareness: Familiarity with grant reporting preferred
Industry Experience: Workforce development, human services, or career pathways preferred
Core Competencies & Skills
Leadership and team management
Strategic thinking and problem-solving
Financial literacy and budgeting
Communication and interpersonal skills
Organizational and time management
Technical proficiency (CRM, data tools)
Adaptability and ability to lead through ambiguity
How to Apply Submit cover letter and resume (combined) and three professional references to Operations@grwrc.org by April 10, 2026.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Interviews will begin immediately, and the position may be filled prior to the application deadline.
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Mission Since 1973, Women’s Resource Center has assisted women in exploring, developing and expanding their employment opportunities. Women’s Resource Center’s mission is to equip women to achieve purpose, fulfillment and financial stability through meaningful employment.
Position Overview The Program Director is responsible for the strategic design, implementation, and performance of WRC’s programs. This role ensures programs are aligned with the organization’s mission to equip women to achieve purpose, fulfillment, and financial stability through meaningful employment and are delivered with quality, consistency, and measurable impact.
The Program Director leads program operations, manages staff, and drives outcomes while working in close partnership with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Development & Communications Director to ensure alignment between program delivery, funding strategy, and organizational priorities.
Key Responsibilities
Lead program strategy, design, and continuous improvement
Align programs with workforce trends and community needs
Ensure programs drive measurable outcomes
Oversee day-to-day program delivery and quality
Establish and track performance metrics and outcomes
Use data to improve program effectiveness
Supervise, coach, and develop program staff
Lead hiring and onboarding in collaboration with the CEO
Build and maintain relationships with community partners
Partner with Development to support fundraising
Provide program data and insights for grants and donor communications
Ensure compliance with funding requirements
Manage program budgets with the CEO
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience; preferred in nonprofit management, public administration, business, or related field
Experience: 3–5+ years in nonprofit program leadership
Program & Systems Experience: Managing programs, tracking outcomes, improving systems
Communication: Strong written, verbal, and public speaking skills
Grant & Compliance Awareness: Familiarity with grant reporting preferred
Industry Experience: Workforce development, human services, or career pathways preferred
Core Competencies & Skills
Leadership and team management
Strategic thinking and problem-solving
Financial literacy and budgeting
Communication and interpersonal skills
Organizational and time management
Technical proficiency (CRM, data tools)
Adaptability and ability to lead through ambiguity
How to Apply Submit cover letter and resume (combined) and three professional references to Operations@grwrc.org by April 10, 2026.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Interviews will begin immediately, and the position may be filled prior to the application deadline.
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