Program Director for 
Social Impact

Job Title: Program Director for Social Impact
 

Organization: Voice Up Publishing, Inc.

Location: Remote
Schedule: Part-Time, Flexible Hours (estimated 20 hours per week)

Compensation: Equity stake in the organization during startup period

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Share Your Success Social Impact Initiative

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Organization Overview

Share Your Success is an emerging social impact initiative that harnesses the power of storytelling to inspire positive change. We mobilize college students nationwide to share monthly success stories of social impact, creating a ripple effect of inspiration and action across communities.

 

Position Summary

We're seeking a visionary Program Director to lead our national initiative connecting student leaders who are creating positive social change. The role focuses on building and managing a network of college students who share monthly success stories through written or video content, inspiring others to take action in their own communities.

 

Primary Responsibilities

 

Program Development & Management

- Design and implement the strategic vision for the Share Your Success program

- Create scalable systems for recruiting and managing student contributors across multiple universities

- Develop content guidelines and quality standards for success stories

- Build engagement strategies to maintain active student participation

- Track and analyze program metrics and impact

 

Network Building & Partnerships

- Establish relationships with university departments and student organizations

- Develop partnerships with social impact organizations and community leaders

- Create a collaborative network of student changemakers across institutions

- Foster connections between participating students and community leaders

 

Content Strategy & Impact

- Oversee the curation and publication of monthly success stories

- Develop distribution strategies to maximize the reach and impact of stories

- Create engagement frameworks to inspire action from success stories

- Guide the development of the program's digital presence

 

Team Leadership

- Recruit and manage student interns

- Provide mentorship and professional development support

- Foster a culture of innovation and social impact

- Collaborate with founders on organizational strategy and growth

 

Required Qualifications

Currently enrolled student in an institution of higher learning 

Or, recent alumni with strong university connections 

Or, 3+ years experience in program management, preferably in higher education or nonprofit sectors

- Demonstrated success in building and scaling programs

- Strong understanding of social impact and social justice initiatives

- Excellence in remote team management and virtual collaboration

- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills

- Experience with content strategy and digital engagement

- Track record of building successful partnerships

 

Desired Qualities

- Entrepreneurial mindset and comfort with startup environment

- Experience in student leadership development

- Background in storytelling or content creation

- Understanding of social movement building

- Network of contacts in higher education or social impact sector

- Passion for inspiring positive social change

 

Position Structure

- Part-time position (20-25 hours/week)

- 100% remote work arrangement

- Flexible schedule with core team meeting times

- Initial 6-month commitment with opportunity for growth

 

Compensation

- Equity stake in the organization (details discussed during interview)

- Opportunity to shape the direction of an emerging social impact organization

- Performance-based growth potential

- Professional development opportunities

 

Success Metrics

First 6 Months:

- Establish program infrastructure and systems

- Recruit initial cohort of student contributors from 10+ universities

- Launch successful story collection and publication process

- Develop key partnerships with 5+ social impact organizations

- Create measurable engagement metrics for story impact

 

Growth Potential

- Opportunity to grow into full-time leadership role

- Increased equity based on program success

- Potential to build and lead larger team

- Shape organizational strategy and expansion

 

How to Apply

Send to info@ellingtonbooks.com 

Please submit:

- Detailed resume

- Cover letter outlining your vision for the program

- Sample content strategy or program development plan

- Three references from related work

- Brief video introduction (3 minutes max)

 

Equal Opportunity

Share Your Success is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization. We actively seek candidates from varied backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives who can help us expand our reach and impact.