Program Director for Public Awareness and Education (downtown / civic / van ness)

PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES FOUNDATION (PWDF) is seeking a Program Director (PD) for Public Awareness and Education. PWDF is a small nonprofit agency, with a focus on equal access for individuals with psychiatric, developmental, and/or neurological disabilities. Applicants should look at website (www.pwdf.org) before applying in order to understand the scope of our work and submit a more meaningful cover letter. Compensation: $60,000 – $72,000, or DOE, annual base range for full time (35 hours per week). Part-time (80%) will be considered; applicants who are interested in part-time should state so in cover letter. Salary for part-time will be pro-rated. Benefits include health and dental insurance, vacation hours, commuter checks, etc., after 90 days, according to agency policy. 6 months probation. Holidays from start. POSITION DESCRIPTION: The position is to lead the Public Awareness and Education Program. The Public Awareness and Education Program includes seminars, workshops, and e-newsletters. The PD is responsible for managing operations relating to public awareness and education activities that destigmatize psychiatric and/or developmental disabilities and advocate for the civil rights of people with these disabilities. Responsibilities include arranging live and live stream seminars, workshops and trainings; producing training materials; promoting events; writing, editing, and publishing electronic newsletters; arranging guest speaking; and managing the expansion of agency communications across all media, including website, live stream, traditional media, social media, and others to destigmatize psychiatric and developmental disabilities. Responsibilities also include networking; outreach; updating website and related administration; organization and maintenance of databases; hiring and supervising program staff and managing HR issues; administering vendor contracts, e.g., marketing PWDF’s educational videos; oversight of program income and expenses; preparing reports for management and the Board of Directors and related budget development; administrative support for program operations; and program compliance to internal standards, including filing and other organizational tasks to ensure successful program operations. Other duties as assigned. Successful candidate needs to be proactive, analyze data, processes, and information; and able to multitask. The PD works under the supervision of the Executive Director and may supervise at least 1 AA. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and minimum 3 years’ program management experience in a related field such as in education, communication, marketing, mental health, program development, nonprofit management, and/or social services, or equivalent. Experience related to nonprofit civil rights, disability rights (especially mental health) helpful. – Superior organizational, written and oral communication skills – Ability to work under deadlines – Ability to manage competing priorities – Ability to work independently and to exercise appropriate level of discretion and judgment – Experience and skill collaborating in a team setting with staff at all levels – Microsoft Word, Excel, and WordPress required. Constant Contact, databases, data collection and management, and video editing helpful but not required. Part to Full time – Approx. 28-35 hours a week (7-hour days), employee’s choice. This position is onsite in San Francisco. No relocation assistance is available; please do not apply if you do not already live within commuting distance. APPLICATION PROCESS: Email cover letter stating why you are interested in this position, resume, and writing sample not edited by another. No phone calls, please.