Metanoia · 1 month ago
Freedom School Project Director
North Charleston, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveMetanoia is an established leader in community development in the Charleston region, and they are seeking a Project Director for their Children's Defense Fund Freedom Schools program. The Project Director will lead and manage the program, ensuring successful implementation while supervising staff and maintaining alignment with the program's model and Metanoia's mission.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Work with the Executive Director to lead and manage Metanoia’s Children’s Defense Fund Freedom Schools program
Ensure the program is implemented successfully and follows the CDF Freedom Schools model
Supervise Site Coordinators and program staff, providing guidance and support to maintain standards and alignment with Children’s Defense Fund Freedom Schools model and Metanoia’s mission
Provide national training support and assist with summer program planning and preparation during the period of May 30 – June 8, contributing to successful program launch and implementation
Collaborate with site leadership to recruit, hire, train, and manage staff
Foster ongoing growth in advocacy and direct service for children and families
Demonstrate strong leadership, organization, and communication skills, with empathy for children and their families
Collaborate with site leadership to recruit children and families from vulnerable populations
Attend all required trainings and ensure program staff complete their required trainings, while coordinating with site leadership to plan and facilitate local pre- and post-training sessions around the CDF Ella Baker Child Policy Training Institute National Training
Maintain the safety of all staff and scholars by clearly communicating Metanoia policies, procedures and guidelines for scholars, parents and staff
Support staff in planning and implementing all program components with fidelity
Ensure Servant leader Interns have the necessary books, materials, and supplies for daily activities including reviewing lesson plans
Lead and facilitate high-quality daily debrief sessions to provide technical support, deliver constructive feedback, and strengthen team communication and cohesion
Manage and maintain accurate child, parent, and staff enrollment data in CDF’s reporting system, ensuring full accountability for timely and precise data submission
Maintain regular communication with CDF Freedom Schools’ national staff, responding promptly to emails and requests
Serve as the primary point of contact for timely email communication with the Children’s Defense Fund, ensuring clear, consistent, and responsive correspondence
Submit all required documents, reports, and evaluations to CDF on time
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Must have completed at least two years of College
Provide national training support and assist with summer program planning and preparation during the period of May 30 – June 8, contributing to successful program launch and implementation
Collaborate with site leadership to recruit, hire, train, and manage staff
Foster ongoing growth in advocacy and direct service for children and families
Demonstrate strong leadership, organization, and communication skills, with empathy for children and their families
Collaborate with site leadership to recruit children and families from vulnerable populations
Attend all required trainings and ensure program staff complete their required trainings, while coordinating with site leadership to plan and facilitate local pre- and post-training sessions around the CDF Ella Baker Child Policy Training Institute National Training
Maintain the safety of all staff and scholars by clearly communicating Metanoia policies, procedures and guidelines for scholars, parents and staff
Support staff in planning and implementing all program components with fidelity
Ensure Servant leader Interns have the necessary books, materials, and supplies for daily activities including reviewing lesson plans
Lead and facilitate high-quality daily debrief sessions to provide technical support, deliver constructive feedback, and strengthen team communication and cohesion
Manage and maintain accurate child, parent, and staff enrollment data in CDF's reporting system, ensuring full accountability for timely and precise data submission
Maintain regular communication with CDF Freedom Schools' national staff, responding promptly to emails and requests
Serve as the primary point of contact for timely email communication with the Children's Defense Fund, ensuring clear, consistent, and responsive correspondence
Submit all required documents, reports, and evaluations to CDF on time
Perform other duties as assigned
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred
Benefits
Paid Holidays
Company
Metanoia
Every family deserves a safe, stable future. We’re here to make that happen—together.
Founded in 2002
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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