Program and Operations Director - Horizons at Episcopal

Horizons at Episcopal Academy Program and Operations Director

Who You Are

Horizons at Episcopal Academy seeks a highly organized, mission-driven Program and Operations Director to support the Executive Director in leading both strategy and daily operations. This new role combines strategic project management, program leadership, and administrative support to ensure smooth delivery of our summer and school-year enrichment programs.

What You Will Do

Strategic Support: Partner with the Executive Director on organizational priorities, board/donor communications, grant proposals, and tracking progress towards organizational goals.

Program Leadership and Management: Plan and manage the 6-week summer program and year-round enrichment events; recruit, train, and supervise staff, instructors, and volunteers; oversee curriculum, field trips, and program logistics; ensure compliance and safety. Build and maintain strong relationships with families, school partners, and community organizations

Operations & Administration: Manage databases (Salesforce, student info systems), coordinate schedules and meetings, support bookkeeping, maintain communication with families and partners, and oversee supplies and materials.

About You

The ideal candidate for the Program and Operations Director will possess the following:

• 5+ years in nonprofit, education, or youth development; 2+ years in leadership/project management
• Proven ability to manage programs, staff, and operations in mission-driven settings
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive with strong execution skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills; culturally competent and empathetic
• Able to work independently and collaboratively in a small, flexible team
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace; CRM/database experience (Salesforce preferred)
• Deep commitment to educational equity and the Horizons' mission

About Horizons at Episcopal Academy

Horizons at Episcopal Academy (HEA) is a community-centered education program serving students from the Greater Philadelphia area. Horizons advances educational equity by building long-term partnerships with students, families, communities, and schools to create experiences that inspire the joy of learning. The main component of Horizons is a six-week summer program located on the campus of Episcopal Academy, where students participate in academic, cultural, and recreational enrichment activities. The six-week program is supplemented by a growing school-year program, where students participate in after school tutoring, community service, and cultural and celebratory events quarterly. HEA operates a proven model and is part of an affiliated network with over 70 Horizons sites serving students across the country.

About Episcopal Academy

Located 16 miles outside of Philadelphia, The Episcopal Academy offers competitive salary and benefits; employer retirement plan match; generous paid time off; excellent work/life balance; access to ongoing professional development; complimentary lunch during the school year; and use of campus facilities, including library and fitness center.

While each employee at Episcopal brings a unique set of competencies and skills to their work, we believe all employees should:

• Be student-centered, embrace school life, and show it through actions and interactions with students, colleagues, and parents.
• Embody and live The Stripes.
• Consistently maintain high work standards and motivate others to achieve the same standard of excellence.
• Demonstrate a desire and willingness to constantly grow and learn, both personally and professionally, and see others, especially students, as having the ability to learn and reach success.
• Demonstrate a belief in and commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse school community.
• Foster a positive culture by being optimistic, selfless, flexible, and collaborative.

Position start date: November 2025

Application deadline: Until Filled

Horizons at Episcopal Academy (HEA) strives to create an inclusive, affirming, and welcoming environment that allows all team members to thrive. As an organization whose central purpose is to mitigate inequities in education, Horizons is strongly committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in all forms, and we strongly denounce racism, sexism, and discrimination of any kind. Focus on EDI is central to Horizons National and our National Network, which actively engages in diverse and inclusive partnerships; representative councils and working groups; provides robust professional development opportunities; evaluates internal and external communications with an asset- based lens; and facilitates conversations across different communities to ensure that all Horizons voices are heard and represented.

The Episcopal Academy does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability and familial affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law. We seek candidates who hope to help foster a school environment where all people are valued and where all perspectives are respected and appreciated.