Now Hiring: Program and Education Director

Written By Wes Sovis

JOB DESCRIPTION: PROGRAM AND EDUCATION DIRECTOR 

Norte is seeking a Program and Education Director. This key role would support the mission of Norte Youth Cycling with a focus on programmatic content and direction, implementation, impact evaluation, and reporting. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential. 

NORTE'S MISSION AND VALUES

At Norte, we champion bikes and community in Northern Michigan. We do this mainly through youth and community bike programs to help create happy, healthy, and strong communities. 

The Program and Education Director will be an essential part of our mission to empower individuals to be physically active and engaged with their communities. This work will be guided by our values, which are integral to the success of our organization. Our core values include Health and Well-Being, Inclusivity, Community, Trust, and Respect.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Oversee Norte program:

    • Creation and alignment between programs

    • Implementation

    • Impact evaluation and reporting

    • Communications with the community, coaches, and participants

    • Registration and program communication platforms 

    • Scholarship process and overall accessibility to Norte offerings 

  • Secure, onboard, train, and support Norte Coaches and program volunteers

  • Ensure programs are aligned with the strategic plan

  • Oversee satellite locations, alignment, impact, and people

  • Create programmatic financial projections, track program trends, and adjust offerings 

  • Create and deliver presentations and program reports

  • Prepare program and coach surveys and final reports 

  • Assist with program-related grant applications, implementation, and reporting

  • Oversee human resources duties associated with Norte Coaches 

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Bring enthusiasm for the Norte mission and those in our region 

  • Contribute to organizational culture with a collaborative, friendly, and professional work ethic

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Preferred:

    • Bachelor's degree in education, business, management, or related fields

    • 7+ years of experience in nonprofit or camp administration, education, business administration, or a related role 

    • 3+ years of supervisory experience 

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Strong project management skills with consistent, timely, and complete work products

  • Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external partners

  • Proficient with Google Suite, Salesforce, and the ability to learn a variety of platforms for data tracking, program enrollment, reporting, and financial projections 

  • Superior social and interpersonal skills

  • Ability to engage, encourage and communicate with youth

  • Extremely detail-oriented with strong organization and time management skills

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

  • Effective problem-solving skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Frequently ride 8-10 miles on streets and trails

  • Occasionally lift and carry small balance bikes

COMPENSATION & STRUCTURE 

The Program and Education Director position is a full-time FLSA-exempt position with a starting annual salary of $49,000–$54,500. This is a Class 2, Director level, position within the organization. 

  • Benefits: 

    • Medical insurance for the Norte employee is provided at 100% - additional family members can be added but are paid for 100% by the employed. This benefit begins on the first of the month following 30 days of employment.

    • Paid Time Off - accrued at a rate of .0385 per hour worked during year 0-3

    • Personal Health Time - 40 hours per year

    • Norte contributes 3% to employee 401K accounts  - after 90 days of employment

    • $500 technology stipend - paid over 26 pay periods

    • Flexible work schedule

    • 10 paid holidays per year - at times this may increase depending on the calendar 

  • Hours: M-F during the day plus availability to work on weeknights and weekends when necessary

  • This position:

    • Reports to the Executive Director

    • Oversees the school coordinator and the program support staff member

    • Works closely with all Norte coaches, volunteers, parents and program participants  

A TYPICAL DAY AT NORTE

On a typical day, the Program and Education Director will work with core staff, Norte coaches, volunteers, and program participants in Norte's business casual environment at the Grand Traverse County Civic Center. In-person work is preferred.  Some remote work is possible after a pre-approved schedule has been established. In addition, the position will include a wide variety of events and community initiatives at the Grand Traverse County Civic Center, regional trailheads, local schools, with community partners, and at Norte-sponsored outreach events.

Some evening and weekend work is required, This will be communicated prior and work hours during the typical week will be flexed to accommodate this time.   

Norte is an equal opportunity and an at-will employer. The above position description describes the position currently available and is not intended to be an employment contract. Norte reserves the right to modify the duties or position description. This position is located in Traverse City and is considered to be exempt.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Submit a cover letter and a resume in PDF form to jill@norteyouthcycling.org with “Program and Education Director” in the subject line. 

Applications will be accepted until the ideal candidate is selected.

Wes Sovis
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