Program Director

Beauty Access


Date: 3 days ago
City: Manhattan, NY
Salary: $25 - $30 per hour
Contract type: Part time

Program Director - Beauty Forward Inc.


Part-Time | $25-$30/hour | 25 hours/week | New York City | Social Impact Startup


About Beauty Forward: We bridge the gap between beauty industry excess and community need.

Beauty Forward redistributes excess beauty and hygiene products from to underserved communities.


We need a strategic Program Director to lead our launch from proven concept (1,000+ products collected in beta month) to sustainable operations serving individuals monthly across NYC.


Launch a Nonprofit That Transforms Beauty Waste Into Community Empowerment


What You’ll Do


Program Strategy & Launch (40%)


  • Implement 4-stage logistics operation (pickup → process → sort → distribute)
  • Build partnerships with donors and community organizations across NYC boroughs
  • Establish quality control standards and volunteer training protocols
  • Oversee operational systems to process 4,000+ products monthly


Development & Fundraising (35%)


  • Research and write foundation grants for environmental sustainability and community empowerment
  • Cultivate individual donor relationships and stewardship programs
  • Develop beauty brand partnerships and structure
  • Create compelling impact narratives for fundraising materials


Operations Management (25%)


  • Coordinate courier pickup services and inventory management systems
  • Oversee technology platform implementation for tracking and coordination
  • Monitor KPIs: 95%+ partner acceptance rate, under $3.50 cost per item, 7-day processing


Your Background


Nonprofit Experience: 1-2 years in program management or development at community-serving organizations


Operational Skills: Experience building systems from scratch, managing logistics, or coordinating volunteers


Grant Writing: Proven success securing foundation grants $25K-$100K+


Startup Mentality: Thrives in resource-conscious environments building sustainable programs


Community Focus: Genuine commitment to serving underserved communities and environmental sustainability


Nice to Have: Beauty industry knowledge, social enterprise experience, NYC nonprofit connections


What Makes This Role Special


Foundational Impact: You’ll build the operational framework that serves thousands

annually


Authentic Mission: Work with a founder who lives the excess product reality daily


Proven Concept: Beta success demonstrates market demand and operational

viability


Industry Access: Leverage established relationships with creators, brands, and community

partners


Career Growth: Shape your role as funding grows and operations expand


Compensation & Growth


Hourly Rate: $25-$30 based on experience


Weekly Commitment: 25 hours (flexible scheduling with core collaboration hours)


Growth Path: Potential for full-time position as grant funding secured


To Apply: Click the attached link in the subject line. Include your resume and brief note about your experience launching new programs or securing nonprofit funding.


Beauty Forward is an equal opportunity employer. We especially encourage applications from candidates with lived experience in communities we serve.

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