Are you our next Family Programs Director?

Are you our next Family Programs Director?

If so, you form the backbone of our organization’s core service delivery, overseeing and managing family support programming for hundreds of LGBTQ-headed families throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. You lead the Family Support Team in planning, managing, and helping deliver over 200 community-building and educational events annually, including support groups, playgroups, informational workshops, seasonal community celebrations, and more.

As a member of OFC’s leadership team, you illuminate the diversity and experiences of LGBTQ families for partner agencies, and help provide direction for the oldest and largest regional LGBTQ family support organization in the nation.

• Complete position description–including responsibilities, qualifications, benefits, and salary–here: Family Programs Director Position. [opens PDF]

• To apply, please send a resume along with a cover letter to shari@ourfamily.org. Candidates will be reviewed on a rolling basis and position will be filled when a successful candidate has been identified, so it is best to apply as soon as possible.

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