Program Director

This is a Full Time Job

Breakthrough is a global human rights organization that uses the power of media, pop culture, and community engagement to inspire people to take bold action for dignity, equality and justice. Working out of centers in India and the United States, Breakthrough addresses critical issues including violence against women, sexuality and HIV/AIDS, and immigrant rights and racial justice. We use innovative multimedia tools to transform hearts, minds and actions, making human rights real and relevant to people in their homes, families and communities worldwide.

POSITION
Breakthrough's Program Director is responsible for establishing, managing and maintaining the excellence of Breakthrough's programs; conceiving and leading creative campaigns, initiatives and productions; seeking and establishing game-changing partnerships that deliver Breakthrough's unique work to a wide range of stakeholders in key markets worldwide; and managing a team of skilled producers and interns. The Program Director is a senior-level position within the organization and plays a key role within the global senior management team.

The ideal candidate is an extremely creative and entrepreneurial leader, a flexible and enthusiastic team player, an excellent manager and a compelling public speaker. He or she has expertise in mainstream advertising, corporate and cause marketing, and public relations. He or she has experience conceiving, producing, and/or managing elements of global or national pop-driven campaigns, particularly those with human rights or social justice themes and/or with men and young men as key constituents. Knowledge of program monitoring, evaluation and reporting is a plus.

The Program Director works in partnership with Breakthrough's president to co-create programmatic campaigns and initiatives.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Oversee all U.S.-initiated Breakthrough programs: develop and direct program strategy; match producers with campaigns and initiatives; monitor program implementation
• Lead and manage the development of high-impact campaigns - U.S.-initiated, with global reach - that reflect Breakthrough's unique approach to promoting human rights
• Collaborate with the communications strategist to ensure maximum reach and impact of campaigns and messages
• Present Breakthrough's work to external audiences, including funders, media and conferences
• Lead on monitoring, evaluating and reporting on all U.S. program activities
• Create and implement annual program plan for all U.S.-initiated activities, goals and outcomes
• Identify and develop partnerships within the creative, entertainment, and new media sectors, along with corporate brands, governments and funders
• Monitor and manage workflow schedule for the U.S. program team
• Collaborate with global program team
• Serve as a visionary leader within the senior management team, working to ensure the overall success and growth of the global organization

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILL & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
• 5-10 years experience leading or working within a team on a high-level cause marketing, corporate marketing/advertising, branding and/or communications campaign with national or global reach
• Experience using media, arts and/or pop culture to increase public interest in a social issue, consumer product or personal behavior
• Experience working in a global environment with a strong awareness of cultural sensitivity
• Experience working in areas of creative production and audience engagement
• Experience working with high-profile artists, global leaders and other public figures
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking
• Excellent analytical and project management skills, including: time management, forward planning and prioritization skills, the ability to work under pressure with competing deadlines, and a proven track record of owning projects from start to finish
• Experience in managing staff, leading a team and overseeing the work of staff and external consultants
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate and work in a team effectively
• Strong knowledge of digital marketing and social media
• Sense of humor, energy for challenges, and passion for innovation within the field of social change
• Multilingual skills are a plus

The candidate should have the ability to work in a small, informal nonprofit setting.

Reports to: Vice President

Breakthrough is an equal opportunity employer committed to complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. Breakthrough prohibits discrimination against any employee and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, military status, height and weight, religion, genetic predisposition or carrier status, arrest record, or any other legally protected status.