Lead Program Manager

The primary responsibility of the Lead, Program Manager is to work with those throughout their communities to drive the mission of Best Buddies forward through their involvement with our school and community-based Friendship Programs. Our program managers are fundamental to engaging people in our mission and serving as support persons as our members create more inclusive communities for people with intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD). The Lead Program Manager is responsible for working closely with our chapter & community leadership to manage our volunteer base and provide a high-quality experience. This role is fundamental to establishing an inviting, engaging, inclusive and volunteer-driven environment.

Fun, rewarding, happy, fulfilling, comfortable, joyful… if you like the sound of that, you would love to work for Best Buddies in Virginia & DC. This is how our team describes what it feels like to work for Best Buddies and be in a mission-driven environment EVERY day.

Location: While this position is assigned to the Virginia-DC office located in Tysons, VA – all work will be completed in central, southern, and eastern Virginia. Candidates will be expected to be based in Richmond or Virginia Beach or in those surrounding areas and work remotely with the Tysons office. Ability to travel in the southern Virginia area is a must.