Chief Program Officer

Location: Fully remote, with occasional travel. Preference for candidates from the Greater Cleveland area.

Compensation: $70-85,000/year with no benefits

Application: Apply here by October 5, 2025.

About Rekindle: The mission of Rekindle is to create meaningful social change by bringing leaders from the African-American and Jewish communities together for friendly and challenging dialogue, face-to-face interactions, breaking down barriers, and building new relationships. By rekindling the strong relationships and collaborative action between the Black and Jewish communities that were built during the Civil Rights Movement, we can accelerate our collective impact and increase equity in Cleveland and throughout the country. We encourage Fellows to challenge themselves, expand their worldviews, and take action to advance social justice to Cleveland and around our country.

Our Vision: Rekindle envisions an America where the Black and Jewish communities work together in solidarity and partnership to advance racial justice, social justice, and equity.

Job Description:
Founded in 2021 by a small group of volunteers, Rekindle has become a national movement. Having grown to an annual budget of over $200,000, with over 20 Rekindle Chapters launched or launching nationally, and some 250 Rekindle Fellows nationally, Rekindle is ready for its next phase of growth.

As Rekindle continues its national growth, we are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Chief Program Officer (CPO) to manage the day-to-day operations, systems, and programming that keep our movement strong. We have programs that need to be launched; we have partnerships that need to be explored; we have existing and nascent Rekindle Chapters that need to be supported and guided; and more.  The full-time Chief Program Officer will serve as our part-time Executive Director’s key partner, ensuring excellence in program delivery, financial and HR systems, and alumni engagement. This role is both strategic and operational—ideal for a leader who can see the big picture and also roll up their sleeves to execute.

This is our moment, and our new CPO will play a pivotal role in shaping Rekindle's flagship Fellowship program, alumni programming, building partnerships, and ensuring the effective delivery of our programs and services.

Goals and Metrics over first year:

  • Strengthen financial, HR, technology, event planning, and other systems to create an infrastructure for growth

  • Support Rekindle Chapters nationally, including creating an organized approach to scaling the organization

  • Oversee the Cleveland operational staff, meeting goals around alumni programming and engagement 

Key Responsibilities:

Program Development and National Chapter Support:

    • Oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of Rekindle's Cleveland-focused and national programs, ensuring they meet the evolving needs of our community.

    • Proactively identify emerging needs and opportunities within the Black-Jewish landscape and adapt Rekindle's programs and services accordingly.

    • Support and grow the national Chapter movement through providing technical assistance and resources to organizations launching their own Rekindle Chapters.

    • Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement to enhance the impact and effectiveness of Rekindle's initiatives.

    • Cultivate partnerships with local organizations, national organizations, and community leaders to expand Rekindle's reach and influence, including scaling to new communities

    • Oversee alumni engagement, including events, collaboration grants, and ongoing communication.

    • Strengthen the national alumni network to sustain long-term impact.

      Financial Management and Fundraising Support:

    • Manage Rekindle's financial resources responsibly, ensuring compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.

    • Develop and monitor annual budgets in collaboration with the Executive Director, optimizing resource allocation to support Rekindle's priorities.

    • Provide regular financial reports and updates to the Board, fostering transparency and accountability in financial matters.

    • Support fundraising efforts to secure financial support from individual donors, foundations, corporations, and government agencies.

    • Assist with cultivating relationships with donors and supporters, engaging them in Rekindle's mission and impact through effective communication and stewardship. Provide data, program outcomes, and stories that demonstrate Rekindle’s impact.

 

 Staff Supervision and Development:

    • Recruit, hire, and mentor a dedicated team of staff members and volunteers who are passionate about Rekindle's mission.

    • Provide leadership, guidance, and professional development opportunities to empower staff to excel in their roles.

    • Foster a culture of collaboration, respect, and inclusivity within the organization, valuing the contributions of every team member.

    • Act as second-in-command to the Executive Director, providing leadership across the organization.

Qualifications:

  • Proven experience in nonprofit management, program operations, or organizational leadership.

  • Strong background in programming, budgeting, HR, program evaluation, and systems-building.

  • Excellent project management skills with attention to detail and deadlines.

  • Strong interpersonal and communication abilities; comfortable working with diverse stakeholders.

  • Passion for Rekindle’s mission and values, with the ability to translate vision into execution.

  • Experience in alumni engagement or network-building a plus.

Application: Apply here.

 Rekindle is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace.