Director of Program Implementation

At Summer Search, we believe in 'No Ceilings' and envision a world in which young people, regardless of circumstances, can chart their own destiny. In the United States, students from underserved communities – disproportionately BIPOC and first-generation – face systemic inequities in school, in the workforce, and in life. Nevertheless, these young people possess unique strengths, resilience, and limitless potential.

 

 

Since 1990, Summer Search has partnered with young people during their transition from adolescence into adulthood by connecting them to expansive opportunities, professional mentoring, and a community of support.  Summer Searchers recognize their potential and build a toolkit to navigate and challenge systemic barriers, break new ground for their families and communities, and achieve economic equity and a life of purpose.

 

 

Summer Search is seeking a Director of Program Implementation to join our National Program Team. This hire will provide strategic leadership to ensure we deliver consistent, and high-quality programming that is consistently evolving to youth across Summer Search’s entire network –which includes 3,000 participants this program year. Reporting to the Managing Director of Programs, the Director of Program Implementation will join a passionate and dedicated National Program Team who collaborates closely with our five regional sites across the network (Bay Area, Seattle, Philadelphia, NYC, and Boston), organizational leadership, and other national teams.

 

This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic program leader to make an impact on an organization on the National level across Summer Search’s core program components-- High School Mentoring, Summer Experiences, and Post-Secondary Advising and Career Programming.

 

 

The Director of Program Implementation is responsible for ensuring consistent, high-quality program delivery across the network by developing and strengthening implementation systems, operational processes, curriculum resources, training strategies, and support structures that drive positive outcomes for young people.

 

 

 

 

 

The Director of Program implementation position calls for a motivated leader who can translate organization-wide strategies into local program delivery and who is passionate about program excellence. Specifically, this hire will bring:

In addition, all Summer Search staff bring a commitment to our mission of unleashing students’ potential through mentoring and transformative experiences, as well as the ability to thrive in an environment that values excellence, gratitude, well-being, diversity, authenticity, and collaboration.  

 

 

New hires must be residing in one of their following states by their first day of employment: California, Washington, Pennsylvania, New York, or Massachusetts.

 

 

Competitive and transparent salaries. This is an exempt position with an annual salary ranging from $112,705 - $121,295. Summer Search is committed to transparent, equitable compensation practices. Salaries are benchmarked using current market data and salary bands are created to demonstrate the growth potential within the band. Typically, offers are made at the starting place of the salary band. The Hiring Manager partners with the Talent Team to ensure offers are appropriate, competitive and maintain internal equity.

 

 

Well-being, flexibility, and ongoing learning and development are pillars of our culture. We value our staff and are committed to creating an environment where every individual feels seen, heard and valued. Investments in our staff include:   

 

With a staff that cares deeply about social justice and racial justice, we believe that diverse perspectives and backgrounds create a rich work environment and enhance our ability to pursue our mission. We are committed to building an organization with critical consciousness in order to impact how we work with students, as well as how we work together as a team. We hope you will join us as we continue to build a justice-centered organization that fosters a work environment where people from all backgrounds are welcomed and valued. 
 

Select "Apply for this Position" below to submit a resume and targeted cover letter, addressed to Wanda Montañez, Managing Director of Program, that answers the question, “Why are you interested in the Director of Implementation opportunity at Summer Search?”