Director of Hampton Roads Programs

SUMMARY: The Director of Hampton Roads Programs works under the general supervision of the Vice President of Programs to maintain and create relationships with key constituents throughout Hampton Roads (including the Virginia Peninsula and Tidewater areas). This individual serves as a link between VCIC and partners through designing, facilitating, and convening diversity and inclusion programs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Facilitate Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities’ standard curriculum programs, including one-time workshops, multi-session program series, and overnight retreats.
• Write and deliver proposals and curriculum that align with the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities’ approach and client needs.
• Develop customized programs for Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities’ clients.
• Coordinate and plan programs, events, and conferences for students, educators, business professionals, nonprofit employees, and other constituencies.
• Build and strengthen relationships with key collaborative partners in schools, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and community groups throughout Hampton Roads.
• Develop and maintain community and professional networks across Hampton Roads to inform and implement VCIC’s program work.
• Promote and market Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities’ programs.
• Support Peninsula and Tidewater chapter outreach and fundraising efforts, to include attendance at chapter meetings and Humanitarian Awards Celebrations.
• Document all program planning, policies, procedures, practices, and logistics to ensure quality control and sustainability.
• Write or assist in writing grant and program funding proposals and reports.
• Support organizational outcome tracking and evaluation procedures for programs.
• Assist with logistics as needed to support program implementation.
• Advance relevant priorities as outlined in the VCIC Strategic Plan.
• Perform additional duties designated by the CEO and Vice President of Programs to achieve success of programs and meet mission of the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities.

SKILLS/ABILITIES/EXPERIENCE:

• A strong personal commitment to the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities’ mission and work.
• Ability to develop and implement programs related to the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities’ mission, vision, and methodology.
• Demonstrated strong facilitation and group leadership skills.
• Experience writing curriculum aligned with established guidelines.
• A familiarity with and understanding of issues of diversity and inclusion, with knowledge of how those issues are particularly navigated in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Record of building coalitions and partnerships with like-minded organizations, preferably within Hampton Roads.
• Adaptability in fast-paced working environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and take initiative independently in a hybrid work environment.
• Good organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Strong presentation, oral, and written communication skills.
• An understanding of assessment and measurement tools.
• Computer proficiency in Windows/Microsoft Office environment.
• Willingness and flexibility to engage in occasional weekend, evening, and overnight residential programs.
• Must have own car, valid driver's license, and auto liability insurance.
• Ability to pass a background check and no conviction of barrier crimes.
• Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 30 pounds.
• Spanish-language proficiency preferred.
• BA or equivalent in a related field preferred, plus minimum of 5 years’ experience in program administration and work in the fields of education, organizational development, inclusion, and/or change management.

VCIC offers excellent benefits, including health and dental coverage (with an 80% contribution for employees and 50% contribution for dependents); annual allotment of 15 vacation days (which increase with years of service), 15 medical days, 4 personal days, and 11 paid holidays; match of the employee’s 403(b) contribution from 3% to 12%; paid family leave; and support for professional development with supervisor approval.

English-language proficiency required; Spanish-language proficiency preferred.