Small Giants Community Program Director
Virtual Position
The Small Giants Community is hiring! Are you looking for a job where you get to work remotely with a hard-working, tight-knit team? Do you like talking about values-based businesses, inspiring leadership stories, and Ted Lasso? Boy, do we have the job for you!
We’re a high-performing team working hard to grow the Small Giants Community, an organization committed to identifying, connecting, and developing purpose-driven business leaders. Our network spans more than 6,000 leaders, 300 companies, and 28,000 employees who are growing with intention, and we believe that more and more people are beginning to see the value in purpose-driven business.
Basically, we’re a small but mighty team. We’re energized by coffee, the sun and leaders doing great things in the world via their companies. We’re looking for someone to add value to our team with their own unique skills, motivations, and experience. This person has to be flexible and able to manage their own workload deftly while also being incredibly team-oriented.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join the Small Giants Community as a Full-Time Program Director. In this role, in collaboration with the executive director, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing various programs including the Summit, Leadership Academy, Sounding Board, content development, and our marketing efforts. You’ll also be responsible for cultivating relationships and managing a team. You will play a vital role in shaping and driving the organization’s mission to foster values-driven leadership and promote a community of purpose-driven businesses.
Responsibilities:
- Plan, organize, and execute the annual Small Giants Summit, a flagship event that brings together leaders from purpose-driven organizations nationally and some internationally.
- Collaborate with the team to develop the Summit program, identify and invite speakers, and plan logistics.
- Manage the budget, registration process, and attendee experience to ensure an impactful and heart-felt experience.
- Oversee the Small Giants Leadership Academy, a program designed to cultivate and develop emerging leaders within the Small Giants Community.
- Manage the curriculum, identify faculty members, and oversee the selection process for participants.
- Ensure a seamless execution of the program and provide ongoing support and guidance to the participants.
- Support the recruitment of mentors and mentees for Sounding Board, a mentorship program.
- Collaborate with the Small Giants team to curate high-quality content that aligns with the organization’s mission and values.
- Support the development of educational resources, blog posts, virtual events, podcasts and thought leadership pieces to share with the Small Giants Community and beyond.
- Work closely with subject matter experts to ensure the content is relevant, engaging, and impactful.
- Develop and implement marketing strategies to increase awareness of the Small Giants Community and its programs.
- Utilize various channels such as social media, email marketing, partnerships, and industry collaborations to reach the target audience.
- Monitor and analyze the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and make data-driven decisions for optimization.
Key Qualifications:
- You connect with our core values and want to live them authentically. They are: trust each other, grow with purpose, work mindfully, create great experiences, and be responsive.
- You have a genuine passion for strong organizational cultures and organizational development.
- You have an entrepreneurial spirit, are self-motivated, and wired for innovation.
- You are highly organized with demonstrated follow-through.
- You have excellent communication skills.
- You are highly collaborative and want to high five your virtual team members throughout the day.
- You are comfortable with the unknown, able to demonstrate agility and flexibility in a fast-paced, start-up environment.
- You are resourceful and creative, with the ability to find solutions and work within a budget.
- You have a customer-service attitude, characterized by responsiveness, flexibility, empathy, and going the extra mile for our valued members.
- You are motivated by the human element of business, and care about what conversations are top-of-mind for our Community.
Benefits & Perks:
- Competitive salary and benefits, including healthcare and 401(k)
- Virtual setting – everyone on our team is 100% remote (though we like to see each other sometimes)
- Personal and professional development opportunities
- Relationships with hundreds of purpose-driven CEOs and thought leaders
About the Small Giants Community team:
Our Purpose
To identify, connect, and develop purpose-driven business leaders.
Our Core Values
Trust Each Other: We understand that the team will thrive when we fully trust one another and assume the best intentions, support one another, and work toward a common goal.
Grow with Purpose: We continuously invest in our learning and development, seeking new opportunities to grow our skills and strengthen our weaknesses so that we can better serve the Community.
Work Mindfully: We prioritize meaningful, quality work over everything. We’re committed to being present with the current objective and giving it our full attention, providing the best possible opportunities and resources to our Community.
Create Great Experiences: We are committed to doing things differently. We understand that the Small Giants difference is high-class, personal and meaningful experiences that result in lifelong learning and lasting relationships.
Be Responsive: We believe in meeting and exceeding the promises we make. In working with each other and with customers, we are responsive and accountable.
Sounds like an interesting opportunity and/or want to learn more? Email your resume and cover letter to hamsa@smallgiants.org.
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