Posted May 19, 2026
ABOUT THE POSITION: At Playworks Michigan, we are strengthening how we deliver high-quality, consistent programming that supports students and the adults who serve them every day. We are seeking a strong internal leader to drive program quality, develop staff, and ensure excellence across all partner sites. This is a high-impact role for someone who leads with clarity, builds accountability, and is committed to continuous improvement. This role carries primary ownership of program quality and delivery across the region, with strategic support from the Associate Director. As the Associate Program Director, you will lead the execution and management of Playworks’ comprehensive school-based play and youth development programming. You are responsible for overseeing program quality, staff performance, training, and development of program staff, and ensuring consistent, high-quality implementation of Playworks services across partner sites. This is a full-time, exempt position that reports directly to the Associate Director.
Drive Program Quality and Consistency Across all Partner Sites
Management Responsibilities
Program Oversight and Performance
Success in This Role Requires
Required Skills & Experience
LOCATION & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Location: This role is based in Southeast Michigan and requires consistent in-person engagement with school, district, and community partners. Travel: This role includes periodic travel across Michigan and Ohio to support school, district, and partner engagement. Travel may include occasional day trips and limited overnight travel based on partnership and regional needs. Compensation & Benefits:
Playworks offers the full package - great benefits, a fun place to work and an opportunity to grow professionally. - This is a full-time, exempt position based in Southeast Michigan reporting to the Associate Director. - At Playworks, our starting salary takes into consideration internal pay scales, geographic pay differential, and robust external market data. We highly value transparency in compensation and are therefore committed to adhering to established compensation pay points. The starting salary for this position is $71,200. - A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, 401(k) plans with employer match of up to 1% of salary, life insurance, employee-funded pre-tax health, and child care spending accounts. - Generous Flex PTO policy, paid sick and holiday leave. This is a hands-on, creative, playful, and fun-loving place to work, all while contributing to the success of our nation’s youth. So if you're ready to immerse yourself in the education sector, working on a rewarding set of challenges, and if you've got the skills, experience, passion, and a team spirit, apply!
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As an equal opportunity program, Playworks encourages applications from all individuals regardless of age, gender, gender identity/expression, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, faith, marital status, physical ability, or any other legally protected basis. Playworks evaluates all candidates for employment, volunteering opportunities, or board service on a merit basis.
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