Program Director

About the Role

The Potomac Community Foundation is seeking a STORM Program Director to lead the next phase of growth for STORM (Strategies Targeting Outcomes in Reading & Math) a community-rooted academic enrichment and youth development model serving children and youth in historic Black communities in Montgomery County, Maryland. STORM provides long-term academic support, leadership development, and post-secondary readiness through a continuum that spans elementary school through high school.

This is an exciting leadership opportunity for someone passionate about education, youth development, and community-centered work. The Program Director will strengthen the existing Scotland STORM program, lead the launch of a high school expansion, and oversee replication of the STORM model in one additional historic Black community.

This position is structured as a one-year leadership appointment focused on strengthening the program and positioning it for long-term sustainability.

Responsibilities

The Program Director will provide strategic and operational leadership across two STORM sites.

Key responsibilities include:

(1) Program Leadership

· Provide oversight for STORM programming across grade levels and sites

· Supervise Site Directors and program staff

· Ensure high-quality implementation and program consistency

(2) High School Expansion

· Lead implementation of the Scotland STORM high school pilot

· Align programming across elementary, middle, and high school levels

(3) Program Replication

· Guide the launch of STORM in one additional historic Black community

· Build partnerships with schools, families, and community leaders

(4) Team Leadership

· Recruit, supervise, and coach program staff and instructors

· Foster a mission-driven, collaborative team culture

(5) Community Engagement

· Serve as a visible leader within partner communities

· Build relationships with families, schools, and community organizations

(6) Evaluation & Accountability

· Track program outcomes and key performance indicators

· Provide updates and reporting to leadership and funders

Qualifications

We are seeking a leader with experience in youth development, education, or nonprofit program management.

Required

· Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, public administration, or a related field (Master’s preferred)

· 5–7 years of experience in youth development, education, or nonprofit program leadership

· Experience supervising staff and managing programs

· Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills

· Commitment to community-centered and equity-focused work

Preferred

· Experience with afterschool or academic enrichment programs

· Familiarity with Montgomery County Public Schools or similar systems

· Experience launching or scaling programs

Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Potomac, MD 20854

Salary : $80,000 - $90,000