Status: Freelance, Part-Time (with opportunity to grow into full time role)
Location: Bay Area Preferred
Reports To: Executive Director
Compensation: $50 per hour, 15-20 hours per week
Position Summary
The Programs Director will play a critical leadership role in planning and execution of the Shulgin Foundation’s nonprofit programs. Reporting to the Executive Director, this position is responsible for creating a strategic vision for programs activity, developing programs and assessing feasibility, and executing programs while measuring impact. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to and grow with a mission-driven nonprofit while honoring the transformative legacy of Ann and Sasha Shulgin.
Key Responsibilities
Programs Management
-Develop, implement, and evaluate programs that align with the organization’s mission and strategic goals.
-Grow existing programs such as Farm and virtual events while assessing possible programs.
-Develop new initiatives or expand existing ones based on collective vision, data, and impact analysis.
-Ensure all programs comply with legal, ethical, and funding regulations.
Resource Management and Reporting
-Develop and manage program budgets in coordination with the finance team.
-Monitor and report on program-associated financial and operational metrics.
-Develop and maintain systems to track program outcomes and impact.
-Maintain documentation to support evaluations and audits.
Fundraising Support
-Collaborate with the development team to identify funding opportunities
-Provide program-related content and data for grant applications and reports.
-Participate in donor meetings and presentations when relevant.
Communications and Community Engagement
-Build and maintain relationships with community partners, stakeholders, and beneficiaries.
-Represent organization at external events, coalitions, and collaborative initiatives.
-Collaborate with the Communications team to develop narratives that convey the Foundation’s programs impact and success.
-Create compelling program-related communications that align with the organization’s priorities and vision.
Strategic Leadership
-Contribute to the organization’s long-term strategy and planning processes.
-Advocate for program priorities and resources with senior leadership.
-Align programmatic work with organizational values, equity goals, and impact objectives.
About You
You are a passionate and strategic relationship-builder who excels at inspiring trust and creating connections. You bring experience in nonprofit program design and execution, a talent for engaging community partners, and a commitment to the Foundation’s mission.
Qualifications
-4+ years of nonprofit programs experience, including expertise in program design, execution, and evaluation. Consideration will also be given to those with relevant business experience, in place of nonprofit program experience.
-Proven success in launching and growing nonprofit programs, with measurable impact.
-Strong storytelling and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and nurture collaborative partnerships.
-Proficiency in program design and assessment approaches.
-Adaptability and self-motivation to thrive in a dynamic, evolving organization.
-Passion for the Shulgin legacy and the psychedelic community, with a willingness to deepen your knowledge.
We value diverse perspectives and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Please send your resume, a thoughtful cover letter, and relevant materials to operations@shulginfoundation.org, using the subject line “Programs Director position”.
In your cover letter, tell us:
-Why you’re passionate about the Shulgin Foundation’s mission.
-How your experience aligns with this role's key responsibilities.
-Your perspective on the impact of Ann and Sasha Shulgin’s legacy on today’s psychedelic culture.
-Your compensation requirements and the approximate hours you’re available to dedicate to this role