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Program Director - Beauty Forward Inc.
Part-Time | $25-$30/hour | 25 hours/week | New York City | Social Impact Startup
Launch a Nonprofit That Transforms Beauty Waste Into Community Empowerment
Beauty Forward redistributes excess beauty products from content creators to underserved communities.
We need a strategic Program Director to lead our launch from proven concept (3,000 products collected in beta month) to sustainable operations serving individuals monthly across NYC.
What You’ll Do
Program Strategy & Launch (40%)
- Implement 4-stage logistics operation
(pickup → process → sort → distribute)
- Build partnerships with donors and community organizations across NYC boroughs
- Establish quality control standards and volunteer training protocols
- Oversee operational systems to process 4,000 products monthly
Development & Fundraising (35%)
- Research and write foundation grants for environmental sustainability and community empowerment
- Cultivate individual donor relationships and stewardship programs
- Develop beauty brand partnerships and structure
- Create compelling impact narratives for fundraising materials
Operations Management (25%)
- Coordinate courier pickup services and inventory management systems
- Oversee technology platform implementation for tracking and coordination
- Monitor KPIs: 95% partner acceptance rate, under $3.50 cost per item, 7-day processing
Your Background
Nonprofit Experience: 1-2 years in program management or development at community-serving organizations
Operational Skills: Experience building systems from scratch, managing logistics, or coordinating volunteers
Grant Writing: Proven success securing foundation grants $25K-$100K
Startup Mentality: Thrives in resource-conscious environments building sustainable programs
- Community Focus: Genuine commitment to se
erserved communities
- and environmental sustainability
Nice to Have: Beauty industry knowledge, social enterprise experience, NYC nonprofit co
nnectionsWhat Makes This Role Special
Foundational Impact: You’ll build the operational framework that serves thousands
annuallyAuthentic Mission: Work with a founder who lives the excess product real
ity dailyProven Concept: Beta success demonstrates market demand and operational
viabilityIndustry Access: Leverage established relationships with creators, brands, and community
partnersCareer Growth: Shape your role as funding grows and operatio
ns expandCompensation & Growth
- Hourly Rate: $25-$30 based on e xperienceWeekl
- y Commitment: 25 hours (flexible scheduling with core collaboration hours)Growt
- h Path: Potential for full-time position as grant funding securedBenef
- its: Meaningful impact, flexible schedule, entrepreneurial environment
- Launch operations processing 2,000 products monthly
- Secure $100K in grant funding for program sustainability
- Establish partnerships with 4-6 community organizations
Success Metrics (First 6 Months)
To Apply: Click the attached link in the subject line. Include your resume and brief note about your experience launching new programs or securing nonprofit
funding.Beauty Forward is an equal opportunity employer. We especially encourage applications from candidates with lived experience in communities we serve.
About Beauty Forward: We bridge the gap between beauty industry excess and community need, transforming influencer marketing waste into dignified resource access for women across New York City
Salary : $25 - $30