Program Director

GIRLS ROCK! DC

Girls Rock! DC works at the intersection of art and activism, providing music programs for young people to learn, grow, and rock out together.

Girls Rock! DC is a leader in transformative and healing music education and leadership development. Every year, we serve hundreds of youth ages 8-18 in Washington, DC, especially centering girls and non-binary youth and Black and brown youth. Our camps and after-school programs focus on storytelling through music to give young people the space, support, and skills to become more thoughtful artists, creative collaborators, and empowered community leaders — like true rock stars.

Girls Rock! DC’s programs give young folks a supportive, healing, and inclusive space to explore their role in the community, express themselves creatively, and tell their stories through original music. Our unique curriculum combines creative writing, storytelling, music performance, leadership, cultural appreciation, and community-building.

Girls Rock! DC is a two-time winner of the Wammie’s Do Good Award for our continued impact on DC’s youth and our respected role in the community. We’re a winner of the Mayor’s Arts Awards in Youth Creativity and a multi-year nominee in Arts Education. And we’re a Spur Local critical nonprofit, selected for our professional, high-quality, impactful work.

PROGRAM DIRECTOR POSITION OVERVIEW

The Program Director leads the design, implementation, and evaluation of all Girls Rock! DC programs, including GR!ASP, We Rock! Adult Camp, Summer Camps, and other mission-aligned programming. This role oversees program sites, volunteers, youth leaders, contractors, and two direct reports. The Program Director directly supervises the Events Manager and the Curriculum & Volunteer Consultant, ensuring alignment with program goals and organizational values. The Program Director reports to the Executive Director and acts as the primary on-site coordinator for in-person programs and showcases.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

PROGRAM & CAMP MANAGEMENT

• Coordinate with the Executive Director to set program goals, milestones, and outcomes; measure and communicate results; implement changes as needed.
• Secure program sites and showcase venues 2–6 months in advance; act as main liaison and point of contact.
• Support creation of program applications, forms, waivers, themes, and outreach content.
• Oversee curricula development (learning objectives and lesson plans) differentiated by age, instrument, and program.
• Research, codify, and apply best practices for instruction and facilitation.
• For camps (We Rock! Adult Camp and Youth Summer Camp): create and maintain project plans; oversee camper check-in/out, schedules, guidebooks, training manuals, signage, and all physical materials.
• Act as stage manager during showcases.

SUPERVISION OF THE EVENTS MANAGER AND THE CURRICULUM/VOLUNTEER CONSULTANT

• Set clear work expectations, priorities, and deadlines for each role.
• Provide ongoing mentorship, feedback, and performance evaluations.
• Coordinate with the Events Manager to plan and execute program-related events, showcases, and fundraising activities.
• Oversee the Curriculum & Volunteer Consultant to develop, refine, and document program curricula, training materials, and volunteer engagement strategies.

VOLUNTEER & YOUTH LEADER MANAGEMENT

• Recruit, interview, onboard, and place volunteers; create role descriptions and compensation structures.
• Develop and facilitate virtual and in-person training (youth development, pedagogy, curriculum implementation, Girls Rock! DC values).
• Provide ongoing support, mentorship, and engagement (e.g., Slack posts, 1–2 quarterly events for volunteers, monthly youth leader meetings).
• Serve as on-site coordinator for all volunteer events and program sessions.

EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES MANAGEMENT

• Oversee management of all music equipment and instruments: implement inventory system, maintain storage organization, process donations, arrange transport for events.
• Oversee monthly inventory updates, annual valuation, weekly donation intake, and two gear sales per year.
• Oversee management of equipment repair, purchasing, and disposal as needed.
• Maintain an inventory list of needed equipment and supplies for each project, and coordinate with team members to identify, source, or purchase these items
• Ensure all equipment and supplies are prepared ahead of each project
• Oversee and carry out the transportation of equipment and supplies from storage unit, office, or other locations to and from the project site
• Oversee and direct the setup and takedown of equipment and supplies at the project site
• Ensure proper usage, storage, transport, and repair of equipment and supplies during projects

PARTNERSHIPS & OUTREACH

• Be a good steward of relationships with community partners, venues, and sponsors
• Conduct outreach with and foster relationships with partner sites, venues, and community organizations for the programs
• Solicit sponsors to support the programs with financial and in-kind contributions
• Maintain records of contact information and relationships with partners and sponsors

MONITORING, EVALUATION & DOCUMENTATION

• Conduct pre- and post-camp surveys with campers and volunteers/instructors and enter, synthesize, and evaluate results
• Solicit additional feedback from venue/site partners, camper guardians, and other stakeholders, and log, synthesize, and evaluate these results
• Conduct post-camp feedback sessions with volunteers/instructors and document session notes
• Compile data and feedback into concise recommendations for project updates and adaptations, and integrate these into future project design, development, and implementation

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong commitment to Girls Rock! DC’s mission and centering of Black and Brown girls, women, and gender-expansive people
• 3+ years of experience in education, youth development, or related fields
• 6+ years of experience in project management
• Fluency in English required
• Proficiency with Asana, Slack, Google Workspace, and Zoom.
• Authorization to work in the US (Girls Rock! DC cannot sponsor visas)
• Located in the Washington, DC metro area (Girls Rock! DC cannot provide funding for relocation)
• Experience supervising staff or contractors (as the role oversees an Events Manager and Curriculum & Volunteer Consultant).
• Ability to work on-site during program implementation, planning, training, and equipment preparation.
• Flexibility for occasional evenings/weekends as needed for programs or meetings.

COMPENSATION + BENEFITS

The Program Director will work a hybrid 32 hours per week either out of the Girls Rock! DC office or from home. Work will be completed during weekdays business hours, except in limited circumstances where it may be necessary to work outside of regular business hours for meetings or during programming.

During program implementation, the Program Director will be required to work on-site. Other on-site work (such as for training or equipment preparation) may also be required. Working hours may vary based on program schedules, and the Program Director is a salaried, exempt employee.

The position's full-time equivalent salary is $78,718.50 annually. This role is budgeted at 80% FTE (32 hours per week), the annual salary will be $62,974.80. Girls Rock! DC offers unlimited PTO, paid healthcare, and other benefits.

HIRING TIMELINE

July 1 Applications Open

July 1 - 15 Rolling Internal Reviews; Application Deadline July 15

July 13 - 17 1st Round Phone Interviews

July 20 - 24 2nd Round Performance Task

July 27 - 31 3rd Round Interviews, Reference Checks, Offer

Aug 3 Start Date

To apply, please send your resume and a cover letter that elucidates both your experience relative to this position and your commitment to the mission of Girls Rock! DC.

Girls Rock! DC offers unlimited PTO, paid healthcare, and other benefits.