Senior Vice President of Programs

Senior Vice President of Programs 

Department: Programs 

Status: Exempt, Full-Time

Location: Seattle, WA.

Pay Rate: $180,000 - $200,000 / annually 

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

FareStart has been helping people transform their lives through food for 30 years — one person, one job and one community at a time.

People experiencing poverty struggle to escape the cycle they are in and often face other compounding barriers to getting and keeping a job. At FareStart, we help people overcome barriers by teaching work and life skills needed to succeed in employment and in life. By investing in people, providing meals and building community, we transform homelessness, hunger and poverty into human potential.

OUR VISION

Every individual has the opportunity to thrive in an equitable and just world.

OUR MISSION

FareStart transforms lives, disrupts poverty and nourishes communities through food, life skills and job training.

OUR VALUES

• Acceptance: We build relationships based on the belief that the past informs but does not dictate the future.
• Respect: We treat everyone with dignity, regardless of background or differences. We actively listen and seek first to understand. We are honest, even when it is difficult.
• Openness: We create a culture of trust through transparency and open communication. We are open to new ideas.
• Collaboration: Contribute positively to strengthen the organization and our impact through teamwork and through partnerships.
• Accountability: We are responsible to each other, to our community and ourselves. We are committed to rigorous evaluation and making fiscally responsible decisions that align with our mission.
• Inclusion: We provide a community of belonging, regardless of background. We value and seek out diversity.
• Growth: We are a learning organization. We invest in continuous improvement and growth.

ABOUT THE POSITION

This Senior Vice President of Programs drives the long-term vision for FareStart’s training and student support programs. This position is responsible for creating and implementing a cohesive strategy that focuses on continuous improvement and expansion, as well as the daily management, supervision, and execution of FareStart’s training and student programs. This position works collaboratively with the senor leadership team working on the integration of training with Social Enterprises. 

**APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED THROUGH SUNDAY, JUNE 30th, 2024. **

  Essential Duties and Responsibilities  include the following:

• Collaborate and partner with senior leadership to develop and meet FareStart’s strategic goals while providing subject matter expertise and guidance on programs.
• Establish, implement, and communicate the strategic direction of the organization’s programs. Collaborate with SVP of Social Enterprise on how programs intersect with Social Enterprise.
• Lead all aspects of programs, embedding diversity, justice, equity, and belonging into all practices.
• Provide daily management, supervision and execution of all program related initiatives.
• Partner with other departments to build processes that ensure FareStart’s goals and objectives are met with greater efficiency and effectiveness.
• Manage and oversee direct reports as well as oversight for complex down-level staffing.
• Identify, recommend, and implement new processes, technologies, and systems to improve and streamline organizational processes and use of resources in programs department.
• Ensure that departmental decisions and project plans are in line with FareStart’s strategic plan, mission, vision, and values.
• Present periodic performance reports and metrics to CEO, senior leadership team, and Board of Directors.
• In collaboration with organization leadership represent the organization in external settings and meetings, especially as it relates to student training and support.
• Support resource development for the organization, especially as it relates to student training and support.
• Ensure communication and information flows to necessary stakeholders both inside and outside of the organization.
• Foster a dynamic and collaborative work environment to engage employees and develop empowered work teams.
• Manage departmental budgets.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and organizational laws, regulations, guidelines, and best practices.
• Participate in board meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  

   

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At FareStart, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

• Bachelor’s or higher degree relevant field and ten (10) or more years of related experience; and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ten (10) or more years of experience managing and developing teams. 
• Board development, fundraising, marketing/branding, and financial experience. 
• Experience supporting the career development of colleagues and direct reports.
• Strong interpersonal, decision-making, and leadership skills. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, particularly Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams. 
• Demonstrated presentation and communication skills with the ability to be an outgoing spokesperson, relationship builder, and fundraiser. 
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to display sensitivity, tact, and responsiveness in various situations and maintain a high level of confidentiality. 
• Ability to listen, give and receive feedback in a productive and professional manner. 
• Ability to translate vision into planning and implementation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to adapt communication based on audience and purpose with inclusivity. Ability to disseminate information effectively to appropriate levels.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to balance and prioritize multiple tasks and requests and meet deadlines in a professional manner.
• Ability to evaluate problems and effectively solve them in a timely manner. Ability to respond to concerns with empathy and inclusivity. Respond appropriately to conflict. 
• Ability to delegate responsibilities, work with others, and coach employees to develop their full potential. Provide helpful, behaviorally specific feedback to others. Regularly meet with employees to review their development progress and express confidence in their abilities to be successful. Engage in open and honest communication.
• Ability to anticipate needs and challenges, take initiative, ask questions, and provide solutions to achieve organizational objectives. 
• Ability to work a non-standard/flexible schedule, which may include weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• This position is exposed to a typical office environment. 
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• There may be a combination of remote work and onsite work dependent upon business needs.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• This position may occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, or crouch.

COVID-19 CONSIDERATION: FareStart requires that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS

• Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications.
• Paid time-off (5 weeks first year of employment).
• Paid holidays, including up 2 floating holidays.
• 401(k) savings plan with company match.
• Medical (including vision), Dental, Disability, and Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Free ORCA pass.

Why Should You Apply?

• Be part of our mission to disrupt poverty.
• Join a supportive, respectful, and celebratory community among our staff, students, board, and volunteers.
• Organizational commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.
• FareStart encourages the personal and professional growth of its employees.

For information on FareStart, including more information on employee benefits and our company culture, visit our website at: 

**APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED THROUGH SUNDAY, JUNE 30th, 2024. **

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity

FareStart is committed to becoming a fully inclusive, antiracist, diverse organization. To fulfill our mission, vision, and values we are seeking candidates who demonstrate shared values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism.

Our Commitment to Anti-Racism

FareStart defines antiracism as the clear acknowledgment that racism permeates organizations, communities, and industries, including our own. We recognize that we have a duty to be vigilant in addressing and confronting racism in how we make decisions, show up in our communities, build business practices and policies, and engage in intentional partnerships and philanthropic endeavors to fulfill our mission and vision.