Senior Director of Programs

Key Responsibilities

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with, and under the direction of, the Executive Director to ensure Hidden Villa’s programs are aligned with Hidden Villa’s Vision/Mission/Values
• Work collaboratively with other leadership staff to articulate, evolve and support Hidden Villa’s Strategic Plan
• Participate in the development and iteration of Hidden Villa’s Theory of Change
• Proactively identify dependencies, manage risks, develop solutions and effectively communicate with stakeholders and leadership
• Engage in professional networks with other Farm and Wilderness based education leaders 

PROGRAM SUPPORT

Operations & Implementation:

• Provide operational and strategic direction for Summer Camp, Environmental Education, Community Programs and Rentals Program
• Oversee the development and implementation of age-appropriate, integrative curricula that clearly builds towards Hidden Villa’s Vision, Mission, and target impacts
• Ensure that consistent pedagogy and best practices for teaching and are incorporated into all education program offerings
• Lead Cross-Program Department Collaboration (resource sharing, cross-training, initiatives, special projects) that bring Hidden Villa’s wide range of education assets into our program offerings
• Evaluate and identify opportunities to increase equitable access to programs, develop culturally relevant programming and enhance equity through internal policies and practices
• Drive evaluation efforts in all program departments to understand and communicate impact
• Advocate for and enhance the visitor experience

Strategic Planning:

• Establish and implement short and long-term program goals and objectives in collaboration with Program Managers
• Build and evaluate authentic program partnerships that strategically leverage Hidden Villa’s resources to make a greater impact than can be accomplished independently
• Identify market challenges and opportunities to create mission-aligned programs that evolve with the changing needs of the target populations served
• Make recommendations about both existing and potential new programs in alignment with the organization’s Theory of Change and Education Program logic model(s), when these are completed
• Identify and share opportunities for program underwriting and/or investment from contributed (donated) sources

Administration:

• Oversee hiring, onboarding, training, and professional development of all year-round program staff
• Oversee the design of risk mitigation policies and procedures for program spaces and operations in collaboration with Property, Agriculture and Programs Teams
• Oversee the development of Program budgets, work plans, and reporting
• Ensure alignment of annual work plans with strategic plans and planning
• Track earned revenue generation from  programs and ensure that targets are being met; proactively adjust work plans and program offerings when necessary
• Ensure that technology supports organization and program needs
• Work with the Communications Manager to coordinate the alignment of messaging, marketing, and scheduling of program communications
• Work with program managers to collect data and collateral for reports, donor appeals, and publications etc.
• Other duties as needed

Candidate Qualifications

• 5+ or more years of program experience in youth development, environmental education, camp or similar organization.
• 5+ years of supervisory and management experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Demonstrated skill and experience with Project Management
• Experience with Strategic Planning
• Experience researching, designing, and implementing equity and access initiatives and projects
• Demonstrated commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
• Ability to exercise judgment in a position of responsibility and to work with or without supervision.
• Ability to act with sincerity, diplomacy, and tact when working with the public and Hidden Villa supporters.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends as needed.
• Highly organized and capable of creating effective, efficient systems.
• Excellent customer service, communications, writing and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace programs and overall proficiency with technology including database management.
• Valid California driver’s license, clean driving record.
• Physical requirements: Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds; occasionally walking and hiking up to 5 miles; must be able to assist with ropes/challenge course and be willing to complete ropes course certification.

How to Apply

Please email cover letter, resume and three professional references to jobs@hiddenvilla.org. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.