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EngAGE is looking for a creative and enthusiastic individual, with strong communication and social skills to build community and deliver programs in three permanent supportive housing sites for older adults in San Francisco’s Tenderloin district. Using EngAGE’s whole person approach to creative living, the Program Director will facilitate and oversee programs provided in the arts, health and wellness, community building, and lifelong learning.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Northern California, the Program Director will collaborate with on-site staff at the permanent supportive housing sites, and be part of EngAGE’s statewide team of Program Directors. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Develop, organize, schedule and facilitate on-site programs in the areas of Wellness, Creativity, Lifelong  Learning and Community Building

• Work with ED, Chief Operations Officer, and other Program Directors to develop innovative programming to foster creative and healthy aging 
• Advertise and promote classes, events, celebrations, with an emphasis on the arts and creativity 
• Monitor the progress and success of the classes, workshops, and events 
• Recruit, contract, and communicate with independently contracted teachers, speakers and entertainers 
• Schedule and facilitate events such as musical performances, birthday celebrations, art shows, and other special workshops  
• Partner with local organizations to produce classes, events, and celebrations 
• Plan for and purchase supplies for events
• Based on interest and skill-set, PD’s may also teach/facilitate classes from time to time

Build Relationships

• Meet regularly with residents to take a pulse on the community’s needs and brainstorm ideas for programs and events; conduct surveys, focus groups and committee oversight 
• Mitigate conflicts among residents through supportive listening and communication 

Maintain regular communication with property management staff 

• Meet with property managers and/or housing management officers to discuss resident issues, and collaborate on community building programming ideas 
• Ensure that all EngAGE programming complies with building rules and policies

General Administrative Duties

• Writes monthly reports including information from teachers, staff, and attendance sheets
• Monitors program budgets and expenses; Reconciles credit card expenditures
• Prepares and submits documentation for Independent Contractors to finance office
• Attends monthly PD team video conferences; other calls/meetings as needed 

Qualifications  

• Outgoing, team player, with optimistic outlook and good judgment
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Adaptable and comfortable in a dynamic work environment
• Familiarity with the Tenderloin neighborhood
• Experience working with older adults and/or in supportive housing appreciated
• Proficient in English (speaking and writing); bi-lingual in Spanish or Tagalog a plus

For more information, please visit our website www.engageforlife.org. Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to getengaged@engageforlife.org, referencing Supportive Housing Program Director, Northern California in the subject line.