Program Director

ASA Now is a nonprofit dedicated to serving children and families impacted by foster care, with work centered on Advocacy, Support, and Assistance. Now in our 10th year, we're growing our team and looking for a Director of Programs & Community Engagement to help lead that next chapter. Our 10-Year Vision: Become a national model for providing support services for the foster care system. What we do: We provide resources, cultivate community, and empower families through advocacy and support for youth and families impacted by foster care. Why we do it: To create space, community, and opportunity so that those impacted by foster care may experience belonging, healing, and hope. About the Role The Director of Programs & Community Engagement is a highly visible, hands-on leadership role responsible for our programs and events, community partnerships, and donor relationships. You'll work closely with our Chief Operating Officer to shape how ASA Now shows up for families across the community. You’ll report directly to the Chief Operating Officer and provide regular reports to the ASA Now Board of Directors on program performance, community engagement, and progress toward annual goals. What You’ll Do Lead the planning and delivery of ASA Now's programs and events, including immediate-needs assistance, family events, and parent/caregiver support groups. Build and grow relationships with community partners, including child welfare organizations, schools, businesses, and faith communities. Cultivate individual donors, sponsors, and community supporters, and help grow ASA Now's fundraising base. Recruit and coordinate volunteers to support programs and events. Manage program budgets responsibly and report on spending and outcomes. Provide day-to-day social media and communications coverage until a dedicated marketing role is added. Help hire, onboard, and manage program staff, interns, and volunteers as ASA Now grows its team. Represent ASA Now publicly at community events and in media opportunities. What We’re Looking For Strong leadership, public speaking, and interpersonal skills. Experience coordinating programs, events, or community initiatives. A track record of building genuine relationships with donors, partners, or community stakeholders. Comfort with budgeting and responsible resource management. Enjoys building and improving processes, and thrives with the freedom to shape how things work. Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends for events and community activities. Experience in nonprofit work, foster care, child welfare, family services, or fundraising is strongly preferred. Our Core Values Be Compassionate - Lead with empathy and care in every interaction. Empower Others - Help families, volunteers, and partners build their own capacity and confidence. Foster Belonging - Create spaces where families feel genuinely welcomed and connected. Demonstrate Integrity - Follow through on commitments and manage resources honestly and transparently. Full-time, salaried, overtime-exempt position. Salary range: $50,000-$55,000, commensurate with experience. Benefits include paid holidays and paid time off. #J-18808-Ljbffr