Posted: Dec 2, 2025
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Chief Program Officer

Mel Trotter Ministries - Grand Rapids, MI
Full-time
Application Deadline: N/A
Nonprofit

POSITION SUMMARY

The Chief Program Officer (CPO), reporting to the President / CEO is responsible for ensuring that Mel Trotter Ministries (MTM) maintains the program offerings necessary to maximize both Mel Trotter Ministries (MTM) facilities and community-wide presence in support of the Missions' Vision Statement

RESPONSIBILITIES

Programs

The Program's role is responsible for developing a well-structured plan of action that will develop and support all program implementation, execution and continuous evaluations.

In addition, the Program's role is responsible for coordinating various interrelated tasks, which include:

  • Designing, directing, implementing, and disseminating objectives and operational strategies
  • Developing, processing, and monitoring evaluation toolkits and indicators to measure program performance

Through supervision of the CEO

As a member of the SLT, provide leadership and input for all strategic planning processes with the CEO, staff, and Board of Directors

  • Manage and lead the Program and Housing departments, monitoring performance, performing annual reviews and building team cohesion.
  • Develop new and cultivate existing relationships with the goal of ensuring enough resources and access to services. Participate in relationships with funders as requested.
  • Participate in community planning meetings. Serve as a spokesperson for MTM programs as assigned.
  • In partnership with the Chief Financial Officer, provide leadership over all related Program Budgets, and work collaboratively to ensure technology needs are met.
  • Manage effectively within the annual operating budget, ensure continued financial viability of program services, property management, and housing growth, and report accurately on progress made and challenges encountered.

*See website and attached document for more info*