Program Director

Company: All Hands and Hearts Smart Response, Inc.
Location: Altadena
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Position Purpose A versatile position within a dynamic nonprofit that helps communities recover after disasters and gets children back in school. This position is temporary and is responsible for overall management and strategic development of the program to ensure efficient and effective delivery of the projects. This role will support two core projects: helping advance home rebuilding and delivering a school campus improvement project. The assignment is expected to last six weeks. Start date is April 20th. Reporting Relationships Reports to Global Recovery Manager Roles reporting to position Project Manager Dotted line manager Volunteer Relations Coordinator Approximate number of reports 2 Essential Functions Responsible for the successful operation and completion of the program as a whole Effectively onboard and manage a diverse staff team to meet the needs of the affected community and empower them to carry out their functions effectively and efficiently Supporting the operations and project teams to deliver their specific operational and project targets within the approved time and budget constraints Responsible for making sure All Hands and Hearts and program rules are adhered to and carrying out disciplinary procedures if needed Develop, implement, and regularly review program emergency procedures and safety and security protocols Financial responsibilities include operating budget for the program Oversees the delivery of weekly and monthly reporting for all aspects of the program Ensure all program tracking systems are updated regularly and maintained Work with local partners to foster collaboration Ensure compliance with legal requirements for the program Ensure the overall budget and timeline compliance of the program Develop an overall budget for the program, including financial forecasting Reconcile operational and project budgets to meet approved overall program budgets Engage the community by building and maintaining relationships between the community, staff and volunteers. Involve the community in decisions and provide culturally sensitive support as needed Manage communication with neighboring communities to ensure cohesion Maintain base operations, including food purchases Supporting volunteer coordination Assisting with procurement and receipt of materials for the school campus work Perform other duties as required Position Requirements Education Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience Related Experience 1 years of experience working in a disaster relief organization, preferably with All Hands and Hearts, experience in a role with project management responsibilities, including budget tracking and reporting. Experience managing volunteer powered programs. Special Competencies/Certifications Valid driver’s license required. Good written and oral communication skills and confident working with Google Workspace, particularly Google Docs and Google Sheets; and Microsoft Office. Applicants need to be well organized and have a flexible approach to managing multiple tasks and prioritizing them appropriately. Outstanding leadership and delegation skills with the ability to manage a large workload while performing in a fast-paced environment. Working Conditions and Physical Demands Constantly works in outdoor adverse weather conditions Frequently moves items weighing up to 40 lbs on work site or on base Frequently operates computer Must be able to remain in a stationary position Frequent travel Living in communal environment High stress situations Compensation & Benefits Compensation: Starting salary is $23.00-$24.00 per hour, and up to $25.00 per hour for highly qualified candidates who have previous experience in this role. Room & board included Monthly R&R breaks Travel to and from program location Medical, vision, and dental insurance plans (US Employees) Flex Spending Account (US Employees) 401K with safe harbor match for U.S. staff (US Employees) Diversity is the acknowledgment, promotion and celebration of our differences and similarities. All racial identities, ethnicities, sexes, nationalities, gender identities and expressions, physical and mental abilities, sexual orientations, ages, spiritualities, points of view and socioeconomic statuses can fit in with us. We support individuals from around the world and serve communities affected by disasters with purpose. Response, recovery, resilience and renewal are why we exist. Respect for the value of diversity, inclusion and social justice drives us forward every day. Everyone is welcome. All Hands and Hearts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic.

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