Director of Programs

Join a Movement for Food, Land, and Environmental Justice

Everett Community Growers (ECG) is seeking a passionate, equity-centered Director of Programs to lead our community-rooted initiatives in food justice, urban agriculture, and environmental equity. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of an organization deeply committed to transformative work at the intersection of racial, economic, environmental, and language justice.

If you’re a strategic leader who thrives in community-driven spaces, centers relationship-building, and wants to co-create an equitable and joyful organizational culture-this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

Program Strategy & Execution

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of integrated programs aligned with ECG’s mission and community priorities.
• Ensure programs are designed with evidence-based practices and community-based participatory methods (e.g., participatory action research, popular education).
• Oversee ongoing program evaluation and learning systems to track progress and impact; make strategic adjustments as needed.

Team Leadership & Culture Building

• Supervise and support Program Managers; provide coaching, mentorship, and growth opportunities.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and joyful work culture rooted in justice, equity, and accountability.
• Cultivate relationships with team members to understand and support their needs, leadership goals, and well-being; prioritize comprehensive wellness, including mental health, work-life integration, and stress management.
• Facilitate strong communication practices, conflict resolution processes, and team-building efforts across the organization.

Operations & Financial Oversight

• Collaborate with the Director of Operations and Program Managers to develop and manage program budgets and resource allocation.
• Monitor program expenditures, ensure compliance with grant requirements, and steward resources with care.
• Support the Development Coordinator in preparing grant proposals, reports, and communications that reflect program goals and outcomes.

Community Engagement & Partnerships

• Support efforts to deepen ECG’s community engagement through coalition-building, advocacy, and participatory models of governance and research.
• Develop and sustain meaningful partnerships with community members, allies, institutions, and funders.
• Facilitate ongoing learning and implementation of equity and anti-oppression principles internally and externally.
• Center language justice and accessibility, embracing the intersecting identities and needs of the team and community.

Organizational Development

• Contribute to the development of organizational systems that support program quality, staff sustainability, and community impact.
• Help institutionalize equitable HR and operational practices alongside other senior leaders.
• Ensure alignment with regulatory and legal standards while modeling culturally informed, people-centered leadership.

What We’re Looking For

You Bring:

• A deep, personal commitment to environmental, racial, economic, and language justice.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in nonprofit program management or community-based work.
• A proven ability to supervise and develop high-functioning, diverse teams with empathy and clarity.
• Experience designing and managing programs that center community leadership and address systems of oppression.
• Adaptability and openness to change, recognizing that this is a new role and responsibilities may evolve as we learn what works best.
• Skills in budget management, grant reporting, and systems implementation.
• Strong facilitation, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
• Familiarity with community-based participatory methods, community organizing, and equity-centered evaluation.
• Strong technical skills and experience working with remote teams using tools such as Google Suite, Adobe Acrobat, Zoom, and Asana.
• Fluency in English and another major language of Everett (Spanish, Portuguese, or Haitian Creole) is highly desired.

You Are:

• A resident of, or have a strong connection to, Everett or a similar environmental justice community in New England.
• A values-driven leader with a trauma-informed, people-first approach.
• A strategic thinker who can connect vision with implementation.
• A culture-builder who fosters belonging and believes growth is collective.
• Grounded in equity, with the courage to challenge inequitable systems and the humility to learn from others.
• In it for the long haul-ready to commit to ECG’s mission for the next 3–5 years and help grow the organization’s impact.

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO + 13 Paid Holidays + 1-week winter holiday closure
• Monthly benefits stipend
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive, values-driven team culture