Nonprofit
Published 10/13/25 11:05AM

Program Director - Parent Information and Resource Center

Remote, Volunteer must be in or near Chicago, IL
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    Part time (10-30 hrs/wk)
    Commitment Details:
    Minimum of 10 hours per week
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    1
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Human Rights & Civil Liberties, Mental Health
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    30+
    Other Requirements:
    Experience/training from Strengthening Families, Be Strong Families, Parent Leadership Action Network or related parent information and resource programs

    Description

    Program Director - Parent Information and Resource Center

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

    • Train and be a motivating mentor to staff. - Lead large group discussions to answer questions and remedy complaints.
    • Create and nurture effective communication within the organization. - Build a strong team through open communication and by collaborating on decision-making responsibilities. - Initiate and set goals for programs based on the organization's strategic objectives. - Plan programs from start to finish, including identifying processes, deadlines and milestones. - Develop and approve operations and budgets. - Maintain excellent record-keeping in the form of participant files, reports, documented coursework, student attendance, etc. - Devise and implement parenting & family support initiatives and programs - plan agenda for parent cafes - recruit and train parent leaders - schedule parent leadership training schedules - network with various communities to develop family safety net strategies - engage local faith-based institutions and schools as community partners - other duties as defined by Executive Director, Director of Operations or Chairman of the Board.

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

    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.

    Location

    Remote
    Volunteer must be in or near Chicago, IL
    Associated Location
    Chicago, IL, USA

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