Programs Director

Justice for My Sister (JFMS) is seeking an experienced, values-driven, and collaborative Programs Director to join our small and growing mission-driven team. The Programs Director will oversee the implementation and structure of our Youth Leadership, Workforce Development, Systems Change, and Production Services programs, integrating trauma-informed pedagogy with scalable models for community-based media education and narrative change. In this newly established role, the Programs Director will supervise and develop a team of coordinators and teaching artists, fostering a culture of clarity, excellence, trust and accountability.

This role bridges strategy and systems: the Programs Director strengthens program design, builds efficient administrative models, and identifies partnership opportunities that increase program impact and financial sustainability. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional who is eager to grow the organization’s programmatic capacity while expanding their own leadership practice.

Review the full listing here.

Salary: $80,000 – $85,000, annually

Benefits: This role is eligible for medical and making personal contributions to a 403b retirement plan.

Education requirements: None

Deadline to apply: May 20, 2026

Documents required to apply: Resume, cover letter

How to apply: Submit a cover letter and resume to hiring@justiceformysister.org.

In the spirit of fairness and transparency, JFMS asks all applicants to engage fully through the formal application process. To ensure equity for all candidates, please refrain from reaching out directly to board members or staff about open roles outside of the application process.