Job Overview- Must reside in the NJ/NY Area

Prior experience

TARRA seeks an experienced, entrepreneurial Program Director to lead and grow our U.S. program portfolio. This role is ideal for a strategic leader who thrives in a fast-paced mission-driven environment and enjoys building programs, developing partnerships, and leading teams.

Responsibilities

Program Leadership

• Lead the strategic direction and success of TAARA's U.S. programs, including school-based prevention initiatives and survivor empowerment services.
• Drive program growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee curriculum development and maintain final approval authority for curriculum updates.
• Ensure high-quality program delivery and measurable outcomes.

Survivor Empowerment Programs

• Support and strengthen TAARA's survivor-focused initiatives.
• Apply trauma-informed principles and best practices across program development and implementation.

Digital Education and Innovation

• Lead the development and expansion of TAARA's digital education products focused on AI-related threats and exploitation.
• Explore opportunities to leverage technology and AI to enhance mission impact.

Evaluation and Impact

• Partner with academic and evaluation experts to advance TAARA's evidence-building strategy.
• Support progress toward evidence-based designation and future peer-reviewed publication.

Team Leadership

• Supervise, mentor, and develop the Program Manager.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.

External Relations

• Represent TAARA with funders, school districts, community partners, conferences, and board members.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with educational institutions and strategic partners.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of progressively responsible program leadership experience.
• Demonstrated success growing and scaling programs.
• Experience in education, youth development, prevention programming, social services, survivor services, anti-trafficking, gender-based violence prevention, or related fields.
• Experience supervising staff and managing stakeholders.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Experience using data and evaluation to improve programs.
• Ability to work independently and thrive in a growing organization.

Preferred

• Existing relationships with schools, districts, principals, or educational leaders.
• Experience developing curricula or educational content.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practices.
• Experience launching or scaling digital products, online learning programs, or technology-enabled initiatives.
• Interest in leveraging AI and emerging technologies for social impact.

Who Will Thrive at TAARA

We are looking for a leader who:

• Has a builder's mindset and enjoys creating systems and solutions.
• Is adaptable, resourceful, and comfortable with ambiguity.
• Learns quickly and embraces new challenges.
• Balances strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
• Is passionate about protecting children and supporting survivors.
• Bilingual abilities are highly desirable for engaging diverse communities effectively.
• Experience teaching youth programs or providing social work services is a plus.
• CPR certification preferred; ability to collaborate effectively with community partners essential.

*Must live in the NY, NJ area.

Join us in leading transformative programs that uplift communities! Your dedication will help shape healthier futures while advancing your career in a vibrant environment committed to social impact and community engagement.

Pay: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Demonstrated knowledge of human trafficking, including prevention, survivor practices and trauma informed approaches is required.
• Minimum of two years' experience working in anti-human trafficking, victim services

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hackensack, NJ 07601