Director of Programs

Director of Programs

Location San Francisco, CA 94115 Date Posted June 02, 2026 Job ID 14725 Employment Type Direct Hire

Scion Nonprofit Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Director of Programs for a mission-driven nonprofit organization. This is a hybrid opportunity based in San Francisco, California, requiring in-office collaboration three days per week.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Director of Programs serves as a key organizational leader responsible for overseeing program operations, supporting department leadership, and driving cross-functional collaboration across a large, community-focused nonprofit organization. This individual partners closely with executive leadership to strengthen organizational effectiveness, build strong teams, and support programs that create meaningful impact throughout the community. This is an exciting opportunity for a collaborative and strategic leader who thrives in mission-driven environments and enjoys balancing people leadership with organizational growth initiatives.

PERKS:

• Competitive salary range of $140,000-$150,000 annually
• Hybrid work environment with flexibility and company-provided technology/equipment
• Opportunity to directly influence organizational strategy, culture, and long-term community impact
• Comprehensive benefits package including health coverage, retirement offerings, paid time off, and employee support programs
• Collaborative leadership environment with opportunities to mentor teams and drive meaningful organizational initiatives

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide leadership, oversight, and support across multiple programs, departments, and service lines while advancing organizational priorities and strategic initiatives
• Supervise, coach, and mentor department leaders while supporting goal setting, performance management, and professional development initiatives
• Partner with executive leadership to improve operational effectiveness, reporting systems, performance metrics, and organizational processes
• Support organizational culture initiatives, staff engagement efforts, operational policies, and cross-functional collaboration initiatives
• Build and maintain relationships with community partners, funders, stakeholders, and leadership groups while supporting external engagement activities
• Support board operations, fundraising initiatives, advocacy priorities, and strategic organizational projects

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated experience leading programs, departments, teams, or service lines within nonprofit or mission-driven organizations
• Strong people leadership skills with experience coaching, mentoring, and developing managers and teams
• Experience managing organizational priorities, complex projects, operational processes, or performance measurement initiatives
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and presentation skills with both internal and external stakeholders
• Experience utilizing systems such as CRM platforms, reporting tools, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, or similar business applications

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Salary range of $140,000-$150,000 annually plus a competitive benefits package expected to include health benefits, paid time off, retirement offerings, hybrid flexibility, company-provided equipment, and additional employee support programs.

HOW TO APPLY: For immediate consideration, please submit your resume here!

Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an award-winning national nonprofit recruitment and staffing specialist for nonprofit organizations, foundations, associations, and educational institutions! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals supporting incredible missions and programs. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire nonprofit recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing.

We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm and our practices can be found online. Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.

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