What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Programming position at The Viewpoints Project?
Company Description
The Viewpoints Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to improving capacity for “curious disagreement” in educational settings. Through our college Viewpoints Fellowship, school-based consulting, and custom projects, we help students and educators build the skills to navigate hard conversations and strengthen civic culture.
Role Description
The Director of Programming will serve as the Executive Director’s key collaborator in running the organization’s day-to-day work. This role is dynamic and multi-dimensional and blends program management, partnership development, and impact storytelling through data analysis and grant applications. The successful candidate will oversee the annual fellowship retreat, support mentors and fellows throughout the year, and adapt programming for middle and high school initiatives. They will strengthen systems for measuring and communicating impact, helping translate data and stories into meaningful insights for learning, improvement, and fundraising. The position is expected to be half-time but could grow into a full-time position as the organization matures. Compensation will be commensurate with experience. The position is remote, though if the candidate is based in Boston, they may coordinate hybrid working hours with the Executive Director, also based in Boston.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- Proactive, responsive team player who brings structure, clarity, and momentum to a growing organization.
- Experience in nonprofit management, education, youth programming, or a related field.
- Experience in managing people or projects with multiple moving parts and stakeholders.
- Comfort using data and qualitative feedback to evaluate and improve programs.
- Skills in writing, editing, and storytelling—able to craft persuasive proposals and communicate impact.
- Collaborative, mission-driven, and eager to grow with an evolving team.
- Demonstrated experience in grantwriting and/or program evaluation.
- Bonus: experience with marketing or communications strategy.
Learn more at wwww.viewpointsproject.org/careers. To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to info@viewpointsproject.org.