What are the responsibilities and job description for the Volunteer - Denver Chapter Programming Director - Board Member position at Project Send It?
Why volunteer with Project Send it:
When you join us, you’re helping kids build resilience, confidence, and community both on and off the wall. You’ll be part of a mission-driven team that’s not only dedicated, but also a lot of fun to work with.
What is Project Send It:
Project Send It (PSI) is a 501(c)3 public non-profit with the mission of leveraging engaged and committed volunteers from the local climbing community to introduce children to adventures in healthy risk-taking and lessons learned through rock climbing. The skills gained through climbing carry over into the participants’ day-to-day lives. Ultimately, getting young people into climbing helps build healthier kids and stronger, safer communities.
Our Board of Directors believes in continuous engagement of new leadership. We are a working board seeking a Director of Programming for the Denver Chapter with the necessary skill set and passion to both sustain our work and help PSI expand.
Position Description:
The Director of Programming is an externally facing role managing relationships in the community with the after school, school, and summer camp programs we partner with to provide climbing. The Director of Programming also creates and maintains relationships with volunteers and organizes volunteering opportunities. There also is a heavy emphasis on team management and development, and establishing standards of performance across all programs. The focus of this role is on achieving results which are aligned with the larger picture of the organization and its strategic goals. For the Denver Chapter, we are looking for someone to be in-person at climbing days. You'll be in part responsible for coordinating when those days are scheduled, so you'll be able to plan for your schedule.
Essential Functions
Oversee and coordinate the Programming committee of volunteers and be accountable for:
- Maintaining relationships with the organizations we have existing relationships with for climbing with their kids
- Defining climbing schedule, budget, and volunteers needed to serve the climbing of each partnership.
- Communicate with volunteers that have signed up for specific volunteer opportunities.
- Working with other committees to make sure volunteers are found and organized in alignment with the organizational goals and objectives.
Competencies
- Ability to create teams and cause teamwork.
- Innovation and creativity in generating ideas for quick response.
- Writing and Communication Proficiencies
- Strong Attention to Detail
- Problem Solving/Analysis
To Apply:
You can click the "I Want to Volunteer" tab to start your application.
Project Send It’s Nondiscrimination Policy:
Project Send It’s non-discrimination policy applies to all Project Send It board members, volunteers, employees, contractors, and clients. Project Send It follows an equal opportunity policy and does not discriminate in recruiting volunteers and board members, or in serving clients. Project Send It prohibits discrimination based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender variance, genetic characteristics or information, marital status, mental disability, national origin, documentation status, physical disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or any other protected characteristic under any applicable federal, state, or local laws prohibiting discrimination.
