Program Director

Position: Program Director (volunteer)

Location: Remote, US-based organization

Duration: 12+ months

About Wevise

Wevise is a nonprofit founded in 2022. Our mission is to make careers in the technology industry more attainable and build a more diverse and inclusive tech community through equitable access to mentorship, education, and career opportunities. We’re a team of committed volunteers from a diverse set of backgrounds who are committed to leveling the playing field in tech (and beyond).

Our first program, which launched in June 2023, is a mentorship platform for those looking for personal or professional guidance in the technology industry, with a focus on those from disadvantaged communities or with additional barriers. Our second, launching in 2025, is a city-focused partnership initiative supporting diverse adults in Chicago to find and succeed in their first tech position.

The Role

As the Program Director, you will be leading programs and architecting the futures of diverse individuals in technology. You will own the process for developing innovative programs like our on-demand mentorship platform, directly impacting individuals' lives and careers. This is where strategy meets heart and where your leadership can ignite progressive growth. While we currently have a platform-focused team, you’ll be designing and building the rest of the Program team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and Manage Programs: Craft and lead all aspects of programs tailored to diverse needs, setting the stage for impactful mentorship and education. Ensure programs meet the organizational goals.
• Empower and Lead a Team: Design, build, onboard, and lead the programs team with vision and empathy, ensuring effective execution and delivery of program objectives, especially as the platform evolves from the MVP stage to the beta product and beyond.
• Steer Financial Health: Manage resources wisely, aligning budgets with ambitious goals while ensuring sustainability.
• Measure Success: Implement data- (and people-)driven evaluation mechanisms to assess program effectiveness and make informed decisions.
• Build Partnerships: Cultivate meaningful connections with partners, amplifying our mission and growing our reach.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other organizational leaders to ensure alignment and support, ensuring our offerings effectively meet the needs of our community

Requirements

• Passion for the Wevise mission of providing equitable access to mentorship, education, and career opportunities in the tech industry, especially for underrepresented and disadvantaged communities.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in building, managing and scaling programs, with a preference for backgrounds in technology and non-profit sectors.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills, and an ability to navigate a startup's growth stages.
• A strategic problem solver and implementer, known for conceiving big ideas and implementing them with precision.
• Ability to see the big picture and align program initiatives with Wevise's strategic goals.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a team, especially in a volunteer-driven environment, including nurturing talent, fostering a positive and productive team culture, and managing a diverse group of individuals.
• Proficient in using quantitative and qualitative data to influence strategic decisions and effectively demonstrate the impact of projects.
• A dedicated advocate for diversity and inclusion, with a firm belief in the power of technology to transform lives.
• Ability to create and manage a budget.
• A commitment to contributing a minimum of 10 hours a week to Wevise.

Why Wevise?

• Purposeful Work: Every day, you'll contribute to a mission that matters, making real differences in people's lives.
• Leadership and Growth: Lead at the forefront of change in the tech industry, with the autonomy to shape our programmatic future.
• A Community of Change-Makers: Join a team that's passionate, diverse, and committed to excellence and equity.

Join Us

As Program Director at Wevise, you'll play a pivotal role in driving our mission forward, offering invaluable experiences to those we serve, and shaping the future of tech. If you're driven by mentorship, passionate about using technology for social good, and motivated by challenges and continuous improvement, we'd love to have you as our CPO.

Wevise is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage individuals from a diverse set of backgrounds to apply.