Environmental Program Director

This is a Full Time Job

The Redford Center is seeking a strategic and operationally minded Program Director to join our team!

Job Type: Full Time, Exempt
Schedule: Monday-Friday 9am - 5pm
Location: San Francisco (Presidio), CA Hybrid

About the Position

The Program Director will lead the strategic development, implementation, and evaluation of The Redford Center's programmatic work. This role requires a strong background in impact filmmaking, a commitment to environmental progress, and proven leadership in department and people management. As a senior leader, this individual will shape and oversee a portfolio of programs that advance the organization's impact, theory of change, and mission.

You'll be a great fit if:

You have:
5+ years of filmmaking experience related to production, producing, the film industry, or artist development.
4+ years managing teams with demonstrated coaching and leadership skills.
3+ years of impact campaign experience.
2+ years of experience working in an office setting.
Experience with grant making, community engagement, fiscal sponsorships and partnerships.
Strong operations experience.
Background and interest in environmental solutions and progress preferred.

You are:
A strategic thinker who can see the big picture and translate vision into action.
A collaborative leader who thrives on building strong and inclusive teams.
A builder who enjoys creating new systems, improving processes, and scaling impact.
Highly organized and reliable, with the ability to manage complex projects and shifting priorities.
A strong communicator who understands storytelling, relationship-building, and public engagement.
Adaptive and resilient, ready to problem-solve and lead in dynamic environments.
Passionate about film as a tool for culture change and deeply committed to environmental progress.
Community-oriented, valuing partnerships and diverse perspectives to strengthen impact.