Program Director, Cayuga County

Here’s what we’re looking for in a Program Director, Cayuga County:

The Program Director, Cayuga County is a community change agent and plays a critical role on our diverse team, leading projects that foster positive change within nonprofit organizations and the community. This role will manage a new initiative based in Auburn, NY to support a capacity building program for area nonprofits to help them identify what they need and where to start. The Program Director will manage the initiative in collaboration with Causewave’s senior team and interface with our supporting partner, The Fred L. Emerson Foundation. This is an exciting opportunity to be a critical thought partner and manage a pool of funds to support capacity building among Cayuga County nonprofits.

The Program Director, Cayuga County should have experience with and ability to:

• Develop trusting relationships with nonprofit partners, collaborators, consultants, and project funders.
• Design and implement processes to support effective program delivery including evaluation.
• Accurately diagnose organizational challenges and recommend appropriate solutions while maintaining confidentiality and exercising discretion.
• Manage a workplan, budgets and timelines to ensure quality outcomes.
• Maintain a working knowledge of key concepts of nonprofit management, for example: communications, fundraising, strategic planning, board development, and workforce development.
• Play an active role in building and managing Causewave’s important partnerships by participating in donor and client events and community presentations.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of Causewave’s mission.

Here are some other things to consider when evaluating if this role is right for you:

• Passionate: You are someone who’s looking to have an impact on challenges in the nonprofit sector. You will find it fulfilling to establish expertise and relationships that can help organizations take the next step.
• Strategic: You are someone who can think deeply about a challenge, draw on past experience to bring strategic counsel, recommend a path forward, and be flexible and willing to learn and pivot when needed.
• Relationship builder: You enjoy people and value building deep collaborative working relationships so that people will value your input and also feel valued. You are skilled at bringing different perspectives and people together to come up with strong, lasting solutions.
• Team attitude: We are all on the same team, and when one of us succeeds, we all do. No matter where we’re working—office, home, or on the go—we show up for each other with intention. We prioritize clarity, communication, and connection so that everyone feels included and aligned. That means you’ll look for opportunities to pitch in on things that may not be in your job description–both big and small.
• Organization: You will balance multiple projects, clients, and priorities, so will need to be great at planning, prioritization, process and: Getting. Stuff. Done.

Preferred qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant work experience required, specifically in roles related to program or organizational leadership or strategy
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of Auburn, NY nonprofit community
• Located in Cayuga County
• Ability to travel regionally and access to reliable transportation

We’re committed to diversity. Causewave recognizes the importance of a culture that embraces diversity and appreciates and values individual differences. We are actively working to: increase the diversity of our staff, board and vendors; create an inclusive, respectful and equitable environment; serve our diverse customers with culturally sensitive programs and services; and continually improve Causewave’s policies and practices through learning and leadership. We’re eager for new team members to bring their unique experiences and perspectives to the table to improve our work, inside & out.

Our vision for the future. Causewave Community Partners’ long-term vision is this: ours will be a community known for addressing big challenges through collaboration, and our organization will be one of the primary justifications for that reputation. We’ll be a magnet for passionate people looking to do good and the place where ideas, causes and organizations come to build momentum around their mission.

DON’T MEET EVERY SINGLE REQUIREMENT?

We still encourage you to apply! Studies show that women, non-binary applicants, and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. However, at Causewave, our diverse backgrounds, perspectives, identities, and talents help us thrive.

Here’s what Causewave can offer you:

• Competitive pay and benefits package, including 100% coverage of single health and dental insurance
• Flexible work environment
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick, and 16 holidays per year (includes 2 floating holidays)
• Flexible employer contributions after one calendar year of employment for retirement, student loan repayment or other needs
• Awesome colleagues and a culture where everyone’s ideas matter
• Exciting, meaningful work: You’ll have a front row seat to our region’s changemakers and know every day that you’re making a difference!