Vice President of Programs

at Village of Wisdom


The Organization

In a sentence: Village of Wisdom is a $4M Durham-based nonprofit organization that positions parents in places of power to create more culturally affirming learning environments for their children through a unique, multi-faceted approach that combines research, community engagement, and innovative programming.

The current landscape: Village of Wisdom is seeking to expand its culturally-affirming programming to impact more children and families. As the organization grows, it seeks a Vice President of Programs to manage the programmatic experience of parent leaders, ensuring that each program supports the organization’s mission and delivers results.

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The Role

WHAT YOU WILL ACCOMPLISH

INTEGRATE

Village of Wisdom’s program verticals to deliver collective impact in support of its strategic vision.

MANAGE

and develop Village of Wisdom’s program team leaders and department heads as the organization’s programmatic leader.

EVALUATE

each program vertical for impact to ensure each programmatic impact and alignment with the organization’s strategic vision.

A MONTH IN THE LIFE

WHEN/WHERE/HOW MUCH

Start date: August 2025
Location: Remote, Durham HQ
Salary range: $125,000 - $135,000 plus benefits.

POSITION REPORTS TO
William Jackson, Founder & Executive Director

APPLICATION DEADLINE
May 5th, 2025, at 11 PM PT

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WHO SHOULD APPLY

  • Vice Presidents of Programs

  • Education Executives

  • Directors of Program Design & Evaluation

  • Leaders with experience managing multiple program verticals

  • Leaders with significant management and coaching experience

  • Liberatory design experts


“Village of Wisdom affirms and uplifts Black parents, making them feel seen while creating research and narratives around what Black children need to thrive right and ensuring that's embedded in culture.”

-Village of Wisdom stakeholder

WHAT STAKEHOLDERS SAY


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