Program Director; SCC

Founded in 1980, Seattle City Club is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that informs and inspires people to engage in the most important issues facing our city, state and nation. We host local and statewide political candidate debates; dialogues held in person and later televised with influential leaders in government, business, education and civic affairs; in-depth, day-long workshops on issues like homelessness and civil rights;

a survey and report on our region’s civic health that drives our programming; an annual fundraising benefit luncheon; and more. Every year, Seattle City Club serves more than 30,000 Puget Sound residents in person and online, and our broadcasts reach 1 million Washingtonians.

The Program Director’s primary responsibility is to oversee, direct and manage more than 30 programs a year and to develop and maintain relationships with multiple program partners that include media and corporate sponsors. With the help of the Executive Director, a half-time Program Coordinator, the Communications and Web Manager, and an Administrative Support Coordinator, the Program Director secures contracts, arranges for program speakers, assists in generating attendance, executes program logistics, and ensures that City Club’s mission is professionally represented in all we do.

This position also shares some responsibility for oversight of general organizational operations.

The Program Director reports to the Executive Director and supervises the Program Coordinator and Communications + Web Manager. In the absence of the Executive Director, the Deputy ED represents the organization with the Board of Governors and the community. This is a full-timed salaried position, approximately 40 hours per week, with occasional evening work required.

Starting salary is $55,000 to $63,000 per year with an exceptionally generous package of benefits. Employees accrue monthly Paid Time Off (PTO, which encompasses both vacation and sick leave) and receive four weeks PTO each year. You will enjoy seven paid holidays each year plus an additional week off between Christmas and New Year’s Day. City Club pays the full costs of employee medical, dental and vision insurance;

spouse/partner/children insurance also is available for a fee. A 403B retirement plan is available with a 2 percent company match after one year. We also provide a monthly bus pass. Total value of the benefits package is $8,000+.

• Manage event logistics for 30+ programs each year, including content creation, vendor relations, contract negotiations and communications with partner organizations.
• Develop, manage and steward sensitive multi-member partnerships, ensuring that all voices are heard and troubleshooting relationship issues.
• Secure and prep high-profile local and national speakers and media moderators.
• Manage work plans, meetings and leadership development for volunteer Program Committee and event support staff. Serve as lead staff member for monthly Program Committee meetings.
• Develop new initiatives and program ideas in partnership with the Executive Director, Board of Governors and organizational partners.
• Develop and manage the programs budget.
• Oversee program evaluation and make recommendations for improvements.
• In consultation with the Executive Director and Development Director, ensure the success of City Club’s annual fundraising benefit luncheon.
• Along with the Executive Director and Development Director, serve as a member of City Club’s executive team, responsible for overall strategic planning and program execution.
• In cooperation with the Operations and Projects Manager, assist in overseeing general organizational operations.

• A passion for civic engagement, civil discourse and the power of an engaged citizenry to shape the public issues that affect all our lives.
• The credibility to present an impassioned yet nonpartisan belief in the mission of City Club.
• At least four years’ experience managing complex programs, ideally for a nonprofit, government or civic organization.
• Highly well-organized with the ability to manage many programs and deadlines…