Director of Planning, Program Development, & Communications

Aside from a highly rewarding job and competitive salary, we offer a strong benefits package, which includes: a 403(b) retirement plan with matching contributions; full health, dental and vision insurance coverage; up to 21 days paid vacation and 21 days paid sick leave; all State and Federal holidays; group term life insurance; AFLAC supplemental benefits; a flexible spending account; employee assistance program support; and potential higher education tuition assistance. For more information, please visit https://www.hcapweb.org/hcap-employment/ **All interested applicants must submit an HCAP employment application along with their resume** ====================================== INTRODUCTION The Director of Planning, Program Development, and Communications is responsible for developing strategic plans for the organization, developing and evaluating programs based on continuous community needs assessment; implementing and evaluating the agencies fund development plan; and coordinating agency-wide data collect and reporting. Additionally, this position shall develop, implement, and manage the overall corporate communications for the agency. ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Planning and Evaluation Plan and develop a 3 to 5 year strategic plan; Design and develop new programs to meet emerging community needs; Conduct a Community Needs Assessment for CSBG and Head Start, as required by the funding source; Develop an annual narrative to support the agency’s CSBG Grant Application; Provide support to staff developing the narrative basis for Head Start Grants; Produce Agency and Program Progress Reports Quarterly and Annually, or as often as is necessary; and Forge strong relationships with partners, funders, and other stakeholders. 2. Resource Development Develop a system to identify sources of public, private, and non-grant funding for the agency and its programs; Provide leadership and work with staff to develop grant proposals for ongoing and new services and programs; Manage grants including collecting, aggregating and interpreting data, and assist program staff with filing interim and final reports; Identify other resources and opportunities to strengthen the agency, including fundraising; Establish a plan that will identify needed assets that will strengthen and position HCAP as a vital agency within the City and County of Honolulu; Identify ways to build better relationships with partner agencies, federal, state, and city funders, legislators, community leaders, and other leading not-for-profit organizations to enhance our image, expand our program effectiveness and outreach and offer new opportunities, shore up our financial base and help bond the community to our mission; and Develop a formal strategy to identify potential members for the Board of Directors and District Councils. 3. Communication and Advocacy Plan and coordinate events to raise awareness about the agency and its mission, programs, and services; Plan and implement activities for annual National Community Action Week; Plan HCAP Day and Head Start Day at the Legislature; Produce Issue Briefs; Develop HCAP’s brand; Develop Agency and Program Brochures; Develop Power Point and slide presentations; Oversee revision and maintenance of HCAP web site; Oversee the media and public relations function of the agency; Prepare and oversee press releases; Responsible for production and publication of HCAP Weekly, quarterly Newsletters, and the agency’s Annual Report; and Serve as the agency’s Public Information Officer/Press contact. 4. Other duties as assigned MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represents the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Business, Communications, Social Sciences, or related field is minimally required. A Master’s and/or Doctorate degree in Business, Communications, Social Sciences, or related field is preferred. EXPERIENCE Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in social services, program planning and implementation, developing and implementing successful fund development strategies, including but not limited to the following: Grant writing experience. Knowledge and experience with State of Hawaii procurement processes, including RFI, RFP, and contracting policies and procedures. Knowledge and experience with contract writing and interpretation. Knowledge and experience with government and private grant management, and reporting requirements. Extensive knowledge and experience collaborating with statewide network of local health and human services provided agencies and related stakeholders. Supervisory experience preferred. Knowledge of Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) requirements and mission of community action agencies and/or other federal human services programs for low-income populations. Experience drafting press releases, providing statements to media, creating earned media opportunity. Knowledge and experience with State and City GIA procedures, including legislative GIA application and budget process. COMMUNICATION SKILLS Must be able to communicate and work effectively with people of diverse social, economic, and racial backgrounds. Produce PSAs, press releases, scripts for Board presentations, etc. Ability to write and edit grant proposals, reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, government agencies, and the general public. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and/or governmental regulations. REASONING ABILITY Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral or schedule form. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Must have a valid driver’s license and daily access to an automobile that is properly licensed/insured, or have access to timely transportation for work. REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES Ability to research, conduct studies/surveys, analyze the data and derive conclusions regarding information on poverty and development of baseline or evaluative data. Knowledge of state and federal legislative and grants administrative processes. Able to operate personal computer using word processing/database management and spreadsheet applications. Ability to work flexible hours. Working knowledge of and technical proficiency in computer applications, including, but not limited to: Microsoft word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Publisher (or other desktop publishing application), and Adobe Suite. Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator), WorkPress, and MailChimp preferred. Working knowledge of social media including, but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. Willingness to travel off island on occasion. Able to perform well under pressure. Able to manage multiple projects at a given time DESIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES Knowledge of the characteristics of low-income populations and areas on Oahu, general understanding of causes and conditions of poverty, and related community resources currently available to target populations. Experience in providing direct services to low-income, economically disadvantaged target populations or sub-populations. General knowledge of government processes as they relate to non-profit management. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $65,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year Benefits: Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Work Location: In person