Director of Economic Empowerment - Restore NYC : Job Details

Position NameDirector of Economic EmpowermentPosition DescriptionThis position is responsible for leading all aspects of the Economic Empowerment program including strategy development and execution, program evaluation, people leadership, and financial management. The Director of Economic Empowerment oversees the following: job readiness, job placement and retention, business partner acquisition and retention, career development, and entrepreneurship training and incubation services.About Restore NYCRestore is a nonprofit organization that makes freedom real for survivors of trafficking in the United States. Our vision is a world free from trafficking and a life of hope, restoration, and flourishing for every survivor. Learn more about us on our website.Our ValuesWe depend on God / We pursue impact / We execute with excellence / We care for each other / We can't do it alone / The survivor drives our approachDiversity & Inclusion: The Foundation to Making Freedom RealRestore's mission is to make freedom real for survivors of trafficking in the United States. To do that, we desire a staff team more representative of the survivors we serve - almost all of whom are Black, Latina, and/or immigrants. Applicants from these underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply. We especially welcome applicants who have lived experience of trafficking or labor exploitation.About the PositionThe Director of Economic Empowerment (EE) will lead Restore's efforts to provide comprehensive, trauma-informed services that equip survivors of trafficking with the tools to achieve economic independence. Reporting to the Chief Program Officer, the Director will oversee the strategic direction, implementation, and evaluation of job readiness, job placement, entrepreneurship, and career development services, ensuring services are high-quality, survivor-centered, and culturally responsive. This role provides direct supervision to EE Managers, manages the program's budget, develops and maintains partnerships, and contributes to grant writing and reporting efforts. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills, dedicated to driving innovation and maintaining high-quality service delivery.Specific ResponsibilitiesProgram Leadership and Strategy

• Develop and execute strategic plans for the Economic Empowerment Program, aligning with the Restore's mission and goals to support survivors in achieving economic independence.
• Lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of programs, including job readiness, job placement, entrepreneurship training, and career development services.
• Analyze data and outcomes to assess program impact, identify areas for improvement, and ensure continuous quality improvement.
• Ensure that trauma-informed, evidence-based best practices are integrated into all economic empowerment services and partnerships, prioritizing the dignity and well-being of survivors.

Team Leadership and Supervision

• Supervise and coach the Economic Empowerment staff.
• Promote a trauma-informed, survivor-centered, and culturally responsive approach across all staff interactions and program services.
• Lead recruitment, hiring, onboarding, training, and performance reviews for EE program staff.

Partnership Development and Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain strong partnerships with businesses offering job opportunities, education and vocational training providers, entrepreneurship training/incubation organizations, and volunteers.
• Collaborate with community partners and stakeholders to expand opportunities and resources for survivors, leveraging existing networks and creating new partnerships.
• Represent Restore at Economic Empowerment-related meetings, committees, and events to advocate for survivors' economic independence and amplify the program's impact.

Budget, Grant, and Data Management

• Oversee development and oversight of the Economic Empowerment budget on a yearly, mid-year, and monthly basis.
• Execute all Economic Empowerment specific grants (government and private) per stated program deliverables and approved budgets, including providing detailed program reporting.

Experience

• 3+ years of experience leading aspects of a program, including program design, launch, piloting new initiatives, execution, budget management, and data-based outcome evaluation.
• 4+ years of leadership experience
• Proven experience in budget management, including developing, monitoring, and reporting program budgets.
• Grant writing and reporting skills, with a track record of meeting deadlines and maintaining compliance with funder requirements.
• Experience working directly with survivors of trafficking, trauma, or other vulnerable populations, with a demonstrated commitment to trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and survivor-centered practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to represent the organization at external events, deliver engaging presentations, and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex situations and identify practical solutions.

Requirements

• Affirm the Nicene Creed and attend a Christian church
• Bachelor's degree in social work, nonprofit management, business administration, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Able to work in a hybrid work environment, with availability for occasional travel to meet programmatic needs.
• Critical and strategic thinker with demonstrated ability to effectively articulate key messages, prioritize, and negotiate conflict when engaging clients and colleagues.
• Demonstrated ability to proactively solve problems, deliver commitments, and develop plans in ambiguous situations, exhibiting empathy, cultural humility, and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated commitment to the values of diversity, inclusiveness, and empowerment

CompensationThe salary range for this role is $90,000-$100,000, based on qualifications, relevant experience, and ability to meet role responsibilities.Restore offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Fifteen vacation days, four spiritual retreat days, unlimited sick days, and parental leave
• A flex-time policy
• Major medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance
• Employee contributions to a 401(k), HSA, and FSA
• Commuter benefits.

Job LocationThis job is based in New York City and is hybrid. Equal Opportunity EmployerRestore provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.