Title: Director, Program Management & External Affairs
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Location: Bethlehem, PA (Onsite)
Status: Full-Time, Exempt
About Lehigh Valley Public Media (LVPM)
Lehigh Valley Public Media is at a pivotal moment in its evolution, committed to transforming from a traditional public broadcasting model into a dynamic, trusted community hub. With a renewed strategic vision, LVPM is embracing bold innovation in content, partnerships, philanthropy, and technology to ensure long-term sustainability and local relevance.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director, Program Management & External Affairs is a senior-level position that supports the effective execution of LVPM’s strategic direction through strong program management, cross-functional coordination, and external engagement. Reporting directly to the CEO, this role serves as a key organizational resource, ensuring that major initiatives, funding strategies, and internal priorities are aligned, actionable, and well-executed.
At its core, this role is about implementation. The Director will help move projects from concept to completion by monitoring progress, identifying bottlenecks, and facilitating cross-departmental collaboration. This position plays a central role in tracking high-priority initiatives, preparing internal and external communications, supporting government and funding partnerships, facilitating board communications, and stepping in on special projects as needed.
This role works closely with leadership across departments and regularly participates in executive and board-level meetings. The Director is expected to handle complex assignments with discretion, maturity, and sound judgment, especially during periods of organizational transformation.
This is a role for a detail-oriented strategist who thrives in fast-moving environments, understands the dynamics of public and nonprofit sectors, and has a track record of making things happen.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Strategic Initiatives & Program Oversight

• Track and monitor organization-wide projects across departments, including news, radio, education, fundraising, community engagement, and operations, to ensure strategic alignment and timely execution.
• Identify roadblocks, coordinate across teams, and escalate challenges with thoughtful solutions.
• Serve as a hub for internal alignment of CEO priorities, ensuring deliverables remain on time and on message.
• Support internal documentation, meeting planning, and executive communications related to program execution and goals.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years of progressive experience in strategic program management, government/public affairs, or organizational leadership.
• 5+ years in a senior-level position with direct exposure to executive leadership and complex stakeholder environments.
• Strong track record of driving cross-functional initiatives, preferably in a public media, nonprofit, or civic setting.
• Bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields: Business Administration, Public Policy, or Organizational Management preferred.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, across departments and deadlines.
• Experience with program evaluation and using data to assess impact and guide adjustments.
• Demonstrated success working with public officials or government agencies.
• Understanding of legislative cycles, public funding processes, and navigating bureaucratic systems.
• Ability to craft high-quality memos, briefing documents, board decks, and grant related communications.
• Able to translate complex organizational strategies into clear, actionable narratives.
• Able to work closely with a CEO and leadership team, maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
• Comfortable representing the organization externally in high-stakes or politically sensitive environments.
• Skilled at navigating interpersonal and cross-departmental dynamics with empathy and diplomacy.
• Able to de-escalate conflicts, build consensus, and maintain focus during change or crisis.
• Familiarity with project management and communication platforms (e.g., Asana, Teams, Slack).
• Comfortable learning new systems and helping others adopt tech tools in service of efficiency.
• A genuine belief in LVPM’s public service mission, with humility and flexibility to jump-in wherever needed.
• Comfortable balancing long-term strategy with short-term tactical execution.

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