Program Director
Beauty Access

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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