- Organization
- AWOFINC - A Work of Faith Ministries, Inc.
Assistant Program Director - Violence Prevention Consortium
- Duration
- Recruiting now
- Location
- Chicago, IL
Opportunity Details
Ongoing
Remote
Recruiting now
Chicago, IL 60601

About this Opportunity
The Assistant Program Director is responsible for researching, planning, developing and implementing the organization’s violence prevention programs.
- Train and be a motivating mentor to staff. - Lead large group discussions to answer questions and remedy complaints.
- Create and nurture effective communication within the organization. - Build a strong team through open communication and by collaborating on decision-making responsibilities. - Initiate and set goals for programs based on the organization's strategic objectives. - Plan programs from start to finish, including identifying processes, deadlines and milestones. - Develop and approve operations and budgets. - Maintain excellent record-keeping in the form of participant files, reports, documented coursework, student attendance, etc. - Devise and implement violence prevention initiatives and programs - plan agenda for community meetings - recruit and train staff for street engagement teams - schedule tours and communities for street engagement team - network with various communities to develop violence prevention strategies - engage local law enforcement agencies as community partners - other duties as defined by Program Director, Executive Director, Director of Operations or Chairman of the Board.
The Assistant Program Director has a variety of skills and qualifications that allow them to manage their responsibilities effectively, which can include:
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Strategic mindset
- Ability to multitask
- Problem-solving skills
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated interest, familiarity or direct work experience with the youth of the community.
- Able to communicate with a culturally diverse group.
- Excellent, verifiable work and/or scholastic history with related references.
- Must pass Child Abuse and Neglect Tracking System inquiry.
Bachelor’s Degree or extensive training or workplace experience directly related to violence prevention programs and services is preferred.
This is a remote/virtual position however, the preferred candidate must live/work in the Chicagoland area.
Skills/Interests
- Advocacy
- Leadership
Issue area
- Children & Youth
- Disaster Response & Recovery