Position Purpose
The Director of Programs manages the resources, personnel, and departmental functions of programming and grantmaking at the DC Bar Foundation in an effort to achieve organizational goals and carry out the strategic goal of transforming the District’s civil legal aid network.
Responsibilities
The following list of duties is not exhaustive. The Foundation may also outline additional duties and responsibilities that are not included in this job description.
Supervision, Fiscal Management, and Contract Negotiation
Direct, plan, coordinate and supervise the work of Programs staff
In consultation with the CEO, responsible for hiring, coaching, and discipline of Programs staff
Supervise and manage consultants
Support communications efforts led by the Director of Development and Communications, including a monthly newsletter, annual testimony, website and social media
Develop and manage budget for Programs
Coordinate with the CEO and accounting regarding the payout of funds
Negotiate grant agreement with District of Columbia
Negotiate assigned consultant and vendor contracts
Grantmaking
Oversee multiple grant programs
Responsible for the review of grant applications
Present grant recommendations to the Board
Maintain strong relationships with the Foundation’s leadership for the purposes of grantmaking
Ensure that the grant deliverables to the District of Columbia are achieved in a manner that is consistent with the public funding
Oversee the use of the grants management system for applicants, staff, reviewers and Board
Work with Programs staff to develop and maintain data collection, grant tracking, measurement of programs, and accurate and timely reporting of results
Conduct programmatic site visits
Evaluate grantee performance
Oversee financial assessments and site visits of applicants and grantees
Develop policy recommendations
Oversee the Foundation’s Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP)
Minimum Requirements
Juris Doctor or LLM
10+ years’ experience directly related to poverty law, nonprofit services or grantmaking
Deep familiarity with civil legal aid and the District’s civil legal aid network
Demonstrated ability to think strategically to align programmatic work with an organization’s strategic framework
Previous experience directing a team or department, as well as demonstrated leadership and management skills
Sound professional judgment and professional maturity
Ability to thrive and adapt to the changing demands of a fast-paced work environment
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Demonstrated commitment to creating and sustaining a positive work environment
Work Environment
This is a professional role based in Washington, DC and will require work to be performed remotely and/or within the office space. The position involves frequent use computers, phones and virtual meeting platforms. The role may require periodic work outside of normal business hours, as well as occasional local travel.
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to safely and successfully perform the essential functions of this job consistent with federal, state, and local standards, including meeting productivity standards. Persons with mental and physical disabilities as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are eligible for this position as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodations are made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible for this position.
The DC Bar Foundation provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
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