Director of Community Services
Join the Executive Leadership Team at the Community for Positive Aging and Help Shape the Future of Aging Services
The Community for Positive Aging (CfPA)—originally founded as the Hollywood Senior Center—is seeking a visionary, equity-driven Director of Programs to join our Executive Leadership Team. One of three senior leadership roles, this position will be instrumental in advancing CfPA’s mission to support older adults, especially those facing systemic barriers, through innovative and culturally responsive health, nutrition, and aging services.
As Director of Programs, you’ll lead the strategic direction, execution, and continuous improvement of our program portfolio, while managing and mentoring a dedicated team of program managers, caseworkers, outreach staff, contractors, and volunteers. You will ensure high performance, alignment with CfPA’s mission and values, and impactful service delivery particularly in food security, housing stability, and chronic disease prevention.
This role also includes a vital internal and external communications function ensuring clarity, alignment, and visibility across programs and stakeholders. Ideal for a bold, systems-minded leader with experience in public health, aging, or social services.
Position Details:
Reports to: Executive Director
Status: Full-time, Exempt
Salary: $90,000 annually
Location: Primary sites in NE and Downtown Portland (On-site, with occasional evening/weekend events; up to 10% remote after 90 days)
Why Join CfPA?
CfPA is a senior-focused, community-powered organization committed to building a future where all older adults thrive—regardless of income, identity, or background. As Director of Programs, you will lead one of Portland’s most trusted aging services organizations through its next chapter of growth, innovation, and equity.
You are a passionate and results-driven leader with a deep commitment to health equity and aging advocacy. You bring expertise in public health, social services, or a related field and have successfully led community-based programs that address health disparities and promote well-being for older adults.
With a track record of program development, team leadership, and resource development, you excel at securing funding, cultivating partnerships, and driving policy initiatives that advance older adults' needs. Your ability to translate strategic goals into actionable, sustainable programs sets you apart, as does your skill in managing diverse teams and fostering collaborative relationships.
You are a compelling advocate for aging populations, capable of leveraging data, policy engagement, and community partnerships to maximize impact. Your strategic mindset, combined with a hands-on leadership approach, ensures that CfPA’s programs remain innovative, inclusive, and effective in addressing the evolving needs of the community.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic & Executive Leadership
Serve as a core member of the Executive Leadership Team, helping guide organizational culture, strategy, and cross-functional collaboration.
Lead strategic planning and execution for all direct service programs, ensuring alignment with mission, equity goals, and community priorities.
Champion innovation across programming, refining service models to reflect community needs, systemic challenges, and data-informed practices.
Program Oversight & Innovation
Direct all program areas, including case management, health promotion, food access, and wellness services.
Ensure program excellence, consistency, and continuous quality improvement through staff development, standardization, and accountability.
Design and evolve culturally responsive models that address health disparities and reflect participant input.
Team Leadership & Performance Management
Supervise and support a multidisciplinary team of program managers and frontline staff.
Foster a collaborative, high-performance, and equity-centered culture across programs.
Oversee hiring, onboarding, professional development, and performance evaluation processes to build internal capacity and retain top talent.
Community Engagement, Partnerships & Advocacy
Represent CfPA in coalitions and cross-sector partnerships with housing, healthcare, and public health organizations.
Advance community voice and equity through engagement strategies that promote inclusive participation.
Drive local and statewide policy advocacy aligned with CfPA’s mission and community priorities.
Resource Development & Impact Reporting
Collaborate on fundraising, including grants and donor communications, by providing strategic input and program data.
Manage program budgets and ensure effective, equitable resource allocation.
Lead impact tracking and evaluation systems, providing insights to staff, board members, and external partners.
Program Communications & Visibility
Lead internal program communications to ensure team alignment, cross-department coordination, and clarity of roles and priorities.
Highlight program outcomes and stories for external audiences, including funders, partners, and the media.
Support messaging and content for newsletters, reports, and social media to elevate CfPA’s voice and mission in the community.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Deep commitment to CfPA’s mission, vision, and values.
Proven track record of leading aging, public health, or community-based programs through an equity and systems-change lens.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Strong relationship-builder with community members, stakeholders, and cross-sector partners.
Highly organized, transparent, and accountable with a collaborative leadership style.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in related field (Master’s preferred).
3–5+ years of senior-level program leadership experience in community health, aging, or related sectors.
Demonstrated success in staff management, equity-centered program design, and data-informed decision-making.
Experience with grant development, budget oversight, and cross-sector collaboration.
Understanding of aging issues, food justice, housing stability, and health disparities.
Benefits
100% Employer-Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Employer-Paid Life Insurance & Employee Assistance Program
Generous PTO, Sick Leave, and Paid Holidays
Retirement Benefits: 403(b) and SEP-IRA
Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Work Location & Schedule
Primarily on-site in NE and Downtown Portland, with some evening/weekend commitments for events.
Requires engagement in community settings including senior centers, housing buildings, and outreach sites.
Remote work up to 10% available after 90 days.
How to Apply
Please submit a resume and cover letter detailing your interest to: hiring@hollywoodseniorcenter.org
Timeline
July 21–25: First-Round Virtual Interviews
July 28–August 1: In-Person Interviews at CfPA
August 4–8: Final Selection
Start Date: Mid-to-late August (TBD)
