Program Director

Program Director Location :

• Boston, MA About Partners for Youth with Disabilities (PYD) Partners for Youth with Disabilities (PYD) empowers young people with disabilities to reach their full potential through mentoring, leadership development, and inclusion.
• With a $2M annual budget and a 20-person team, PYD is a dynamic nonprofit committed to equity and belonging.   Position Summary The Program Director is a strategic and hands-on leader who oversees program design, delivery, and evaluation to ensure exceptional outcomes for youth participants.
• This role champions PYD’s mission by building strong networks of volunteers, partners, and supporters while fostering innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Program Oversight Set strategic vision, program goals, and operational plans with Leadership Team.
• Oversee program design and delivery for quality and alignment with objectives.
• Manage budgets and resources for impact and efficiency.
• Recruit, hire, and supervise staff; provide coaching and growth opportunities.
• Program Evaluation & Continuous Improvement Lead data collection and reporting for evaluation and funder requirements.
• Conduct program reviews and update curriculum to meet evolving needs.
• Resource Development & Fundraising Maintain funder relationships and oversee compliance.
• Support grant writing and identify new funding opportunities.
• Community Engagement & Partnerships Drive outreach to attract participants, volunteers, and partners.
• Cultivate relationships with agencies, corporations, and foundations.
• Represent PYD at conferences and events; coordinate internal event planning.
• Additional Responsibilities Support internal communications, including newsletters, blogs, and social media content.
• Participate in staff meetings and cross-team collaborations.
• What We’re Looking For Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred. 3–5 years in a leadership role in a related field.
• Strong commitment to PYD’s mission and youth empowerment.
• Proven leadership, coaching, and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent communication; bilingual a plus.
• Highly organized; experience with data systems (e.g., Salesforce).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively; occasional travel, evenings, weekends.
• Reporting Structure Reports to the Executive Director.
• Manages the organization's program managers Compensation and Benefits The Program Director is an exempt position with a starting salary range of $80,000-$90,000.
• PYD provides employees with a generous benefits package that includes a 401(k)-retirement plan with 3% employer contribution, FSA and HSA plan, paid time off (vacation, sick, personal, holidays), health / dental vision insurance with a generous employer contribution, employer-paid life and AD&D insurance, and employer-paid short-term & long-term disability insurance.
• PYD maintains a hybrid work schedule and will continue to adapt work as warranted by the organization’s needs.
• This position is intended to be a Boston-based position.
• Join us in building a more inclusive world for youth with disabilities.
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