A leadership position is open for Vice President of Programs at a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to transforming the child welfare system to better serve families and children. The organization seeks an experienced executive who believes in creating fundamental changes in these systems. The Vice President of Programs will be a senior leader present in work around the country and responsible for guiding a diverse array of place-based and capacity-building initiatives. These include leading partnerships aimed at family support, developing skills of local leaders, and scaling new approaches for family welfare. This role involves managing a high-performing team and cultivating relationships with communities, government bodies, and peer organizations to enhance local change-making efforts.
The individual will be a key member of the executive leadership team, reporting directly to the Executive Director and will help translate the organization's strategic plan into operational reality. The role includes building upon current strengths, refining effective strategies, testing innovative efforts, and sustaining partnerships essential for systems transformation. The ideal candidate should possess a proven track record of innovative approach development and resource acquisition for sustainability. They are expected to have profound knowledge of government operations and to be able to effectively partner with community members, having them play central roles in designing solutions and advising child welfare directors.
The Vice President of Programs will focus heavily on program strategy and implementation, dedicating 30% of their efforts towards this responsibility. They will be tasked with leading execution, continuous refinement of the program portfolio, and directly impacting strategic advancement. A critical aspect of the position is operationalizing innovation by translating strategic priorities into actionable and consistent programmatic approaches. The candidate will also ensure collaborative design processes, incorporating those with lived child welfare experience into decision-making alongside public sector collaborators. The position demands strong leadership skills, child welfare expertise, and a commitment to elevating the voices of the communities served.