Director Nonprofit Programs

Company: Prevention of Blindness Society
Location: Washington
Posted on: February 13, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Director Nonprofit Programs Job Description Health Director of Nonprofit Programs – Children’s Vision Health Programs – Full-Time Healthy vision is an important part of children’s learning a development. The Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington (POB) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to the improvement and preservation of sight by providing services, education, advocacy, and innovation. We serve DC, Montgomery and Prince George’s counties in Maryland, and Northern Virginia. The director works in partnership with POB’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The director is responsible for designing and executing solutions for all activities related to program operations, as well as managing and inspiring our program team. If you are interested in making a meaningful difference in children’s futures, we invite you to apply. Job Location: Capitol Hill, 5-minute walk from Union Station Work Schedule: Minimum 40 hours per week Salary: 80,000 – 90,000 Primary Responsibilities: Capacity Building and Organizational Development Collaborates with CEO on organizational direction, goals and objectives Facilitates collaboration within POB’s portfolio of programs and services Explores and supports grant opportunities to support current programs and expand programs in alignment with organization’s strategic objectives Works with leadership team to define POB approach and standards of practice Ensures all aspects of programs are implemented flawlessly Management and Employee Engagement Maintains executive-level managerial and supervisory responsibility for overall operation of Children’s Programs Oversees interviewing, hiring, onboarding and training of program staff/volunteers Cultivates an innovative, team-oriented, goal-oriented program atmosphere Establishes performance indicators and develops team members to build talents and skills for growth Ensures staffing structure, funding, and staff training support program outcomes Program Development, Management and Reporting Maintains annual program budget Actively participates in positive cross-program communications Participates in continuing education courses and conferences as needed to drive continual improvement Program Evaluation and Monitoring Leads the collection of program data on services, target population and outcomes Evaluates program activities, processes, and procedures and leads improvement as needed Analyzes results from demographic and program surveys, refine monitoring tools and evaluation process to ensure alignment with goals and objectives Partnership and Community Relationships Creates and coordinates relations with key community stakeholders to improve awareness of vision issues and services available from POB and beyond Maximizes benefits to children and people in need through program endeavors Represents POB at meetings, events and conferences Other Duties: Available occasional weekends and evenings Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs. Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications: US Citizen MPH, Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 5 or more years Director-level experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid driver’s license in the metro area (DC, MD, VA) Must have reliable transportation Significant program management experience. Must have attention to detail, ability to multi-task and maintain a leadership perspective Demonstrated experience establishing program goals and objectives that support a strategic plan Well-connected with relative community stakeholders Excellent mathematical, statistical and evaluation skills. Demonstrated experience using both quantitative and qualitative program evaluation Excellent oral and written communication skills Able to motivate and foster a team-oriented environment Proactive, flexible, and positive demeanor. Maintain professional appearance Proficient in Google Workspace (Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Drive), Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Salesforce (or similar fundraising/CRM database), Written and spoken skills in a language other than English are a plus Benefits: Paid Time Off Employer-covered health insurance premiums One pair of prescription eyeglasses paid for by company every year

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