Assistant Program Director - Parent Information & Resource Center

The Assistant Program Director is responsible for coordinating the researching, planning, developing and implementing the organization’s Parent Information and Resource Center's programs.

• Help train and be a motivating mentor to staff. - Lead large group discussions to answer questions and remedy complaints.
• Support the creation and nurturing of effective communication within the program. - Help build a strong team through open communication and by collaborating on decision-making responsibilities. - Maintain program operations and budgets. - Maintain excellent record-keeping in the form of participant files, reports, documented coursework, trainee attendance, etc. - Implement parenting & family support initiatives and programs - help plan agenda for parent cafes - help recruit and train parent leaders - schedule parent leadership training schedules - With the Program Coordinator network with various communities to develop Family Safety Net strategies - With Outreach Coordinator engage local faith-based institutions and schools as community partners - other duties as defined by Program Director, Associate or Executive Director or Founder and Chairman.

This is a remote/virtual position however, the preferred candidate will live/work in the Chicagoland area.

The Assistant Program Director has a variety of skills and qualifications that allow them to manage their responsibilities effectively, which can include:

• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Strategic mindset
• Ability to multitask
• Problem-solving skills
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated interest, familiarity, or direct work experience with the residents of the community.
• Able to communicate with a culturally diverse group.
• Excellent, verifiable work and/or scholastic history with related references.
• Must pass Child Abuse and Neglect Tracking System inquiry.

Bachelor’s Degree or extensive training or workplace experience related to parent and/or family-oriented programs and services.