Downtown Streets Team (DST) is a nonprofit organization committed to fighting homelessness through the power of work and dignity of community. DST increases social capital and economic mobility by helping our unhoused neighbors chart a way out of homelessness through community building, volunteering opportunities, employment and human-centered case management. Since 2005, DST has expanded across 16 cities in Northern and Central California, serving over 1,500 people annually. SUMMARY: The Program Director is responsible for the overall management and operation of programs in Santa Cruz and Monterey County which encourages unhoused participants, both volunteers (called Team Members) and workforce employees (called Participant Employees) to clean up throughout their community. Clean up shifts are deployed up to seven days per week in a variety of settings including business corridors, waterways, encampments and other blighted areas. Participants receive case management and employment services to reduce barriers to self-sufficiency. Teams provide meaningful structured daily activity that fosters community, kindles confidence, reaffirms dignity, and develops employment soft skills like punctuality, cooperation, and personal responsibility. The most critical component of Team management is our Weekly Success Meetings where Team Members share successes, challenges, support, resources, and a meal. WHAT YOU'LL DO: Manage budget of up to $1M Hire, coach, and develop three direct reports Run community programs in conjunction with the City of Santa Cruz, Salinas and Monterey Report as required to all city and county partners Asses and present regional strengths, opportunities, threats, challenges to the agency and executive team ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Hire and manage full-time, regular employees including but not limited to the Program Manager, and Lead Perform bi-annual competency reviews for direct reports and produce development plans to be used while coaching for growth and improvement Complete all funding applications and budgets within region Act as the face to the greater community by representing the Team to all existing and potential partners including local government agencies, other social service providers, donors/funders, community-based groups, private business, and other stakeholders Ensure data quality and timeliness of reporting deliverables Develop new programs throughout region and delegate work and new assignments as needed Fill in for vacated Program Manager role, performing all relevant duties as needed Research and apply for new funding opportunities Develop strong, positive working relationships with current and potential funding agencies Foster and maintain relationships with elected officials and staff in local jurisdictions to ensure productive and sustainable relationships WHAT YOU'LL NEED: Bachelor's degree in in a relevant field (public administration, social work, non-profit management, etc.). Minimum 1-3 years of experience managing staff and programs within the non-profit sector. Oversight of program expenses Facilitate program compliance Applying for and managing grants/funding Creating program budgets and annual budgets Proficiency in Spanish a plus. Additional Requirements Must be available to travel within the program's operational city and county of Santa Cruz and Monterey Employment background screening required PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to do the following: Sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling and lifting (up to 25 lbs.) WORK ENVIRONMENT: Moderate noise associated with an open office work environment. This role involves a mix of in-office and field-based work, requiring adaptability to diverse settings, including community meetings, program sites, and team events. Moderate travel within the region is expected. This role may occasionally require working nights and weekends to support events WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU: A chance to positively impact your community on one of the biggest domestic challenges of the day Competitive nonprofit compensation Options for fully paid medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage for employees, with FSA and HSA health plans available Option to enroll in 401k after 90 days, and up to 6% company match, after one year of employment 15 days off PTO, increasing with tenure Over 10 paid holidays annually Paid company closure for five days during the summer Paid company closure for five days between Christmas and New Year Day off on your birthday One month paid sabbatical after five years, not charging PTO Internal growth opportunities Access to professional development resources and reimbursement Employee Assistance Program (EAP) COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY We thrive as an organization when unique identities, experiences & perspectives are represented. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. WE HOPE YOU WILL CONSIDER JOING US TO MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT IN OUR COMMUNITY.