Director of Programs - South/Southeast

Territory:

Must reside within 25 miles of one of the following cities: Houston, TX; Oklahoma City, OK; Ada, OK; Palm Beach/Fort Lauderdale, FL

Are you a visionary leader passionate about empowering the next generation and creating systemic change in health education? HealthCorps is seeking a dynamic Director of Programs to join our team. This is a single position that may be based in one of our five southern hub cities: Houston, TX, Oklahoma City, OK, Ada, OK, Palm Beach/Fort Lauderdale, FL. The Director of Programs will oversee a portfolio of sites and provide leadership to regional staff, with the exact region finalized once the strongest candidate is selected. This role is a critical driver of HealthCorps’ mission to expand access to innovative, community-wide wellness programming.

Who We Are

We're HealthCorps – a national non-profit organization committed to improving lives by addressing health challenges in communities through programming that includes innovative and engaging experiences for teens in education, leadership, and service learning. We empower teens by encouraging them to become change agents within their families, schools and neighborhoods. Our program is grounded in the understanding that limited access to health education can lead to a lifetime of social, emotional and physical challenges.

Our values drive the work we do here at HealthCorps; we're mission obsessed, have an entrepreneurial mindset, value that our people are our power, know that teamwork makes the dream work and believe that there is empowerment in influencing change, both within our teams as well as the communities we serve.

Where You Fit In

We're seeking an experienced, hands-on leader to oversee and support 4-6 Regional Program Managers across multiple cities, driving program excellence, community engagement, and sustainable impact in our school-based wellness programming. You'll be instrumental in building relationships at the district and funder level while ensuring our programs reach their full potential through exceptional team leadership and strategic partnerships.

As Director of Programs, you will serve as a catalyst for maximizing impact in existing programs while supporting strategic growth opportunities, working collaboratively with a national team of directors to scale HealthCorps' proven school-based programming model while maintaining local relevance and community connection.

What You'll Do

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach, and support 4-6 Regional Program Managers to achieve ambitious program goals and professional growth objectives through hands-on management and regular oversight
• Provide direct coaching on program implementation, community partnerships, and stakeholder engagement
• Conduct regular site visits to program locations for coaching, feedback, and stakeholder relationship building
• Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning across the regional team

Strategic Partnerships & Regional Relationships

• Build and maintain high-level relationships with school districts, funders, community organizations, and key stakeholders
• Support Regional Program Managers in identifying and securing program growth opportunities
• Support funder relationship management, including grant reporting and submission activities
• Represent HealthCorps at district-level meetings, community events, and strategic planning sessions

National Collaboration & Systems Development

• Collaborate with a national team of directors to develop synchronized systems, resources, and best practices
• Contribute to the development and implementation of standardized program delivery models
• Share regional insights and innovations to inform national program strategy
• Participate in national director meetings, training, and strategic planning initiatives

Program Quality & Growth

• Ensure consistent, high-quality program delivery across all Regional sites
• Monitor program outcomes and impact metrics to drive continuous improvement
• Support the development and execution of regional program expansion strategies
• Maintain oversight of regional budget management and resource allocation

Community Engagement & Stakeholder Relations

• Serve as a key point of contact for regional funders and major community partners
• Support community engagement initiatives and public representation of HealthCorps
• Facilitate cross-sector partnerships to amplify program impact and sustainability