Company Description

Metanoia is an established leader in asset-based community development in the Charleston region. We seek to support the development of a community that enjoys a sense of belonging, where we uphold each other, and where we find comfort in shared life experiences. We do this by seeking out and honing the unique assets that exist within the community. We listen to each other’s needs, helping to shape next-generation leaders, building affordable housing, and facilitating greater job opportunities.

Why work for Metanoia? We believe everyone has the inherent right to live well, in the places they love and call home. But like too many other historically marginalized communities, the assets within it — including its people, places and partnerships — are often undervalued or even unrecognized. Over time, this can create a sense of diminished possibilities. Metanoia is here to help reverse this trend by seeking out the unique assets that exist within the community and building on those strengths. When we invest in each other in this way, we can open hearts and minds to all that’s possible, inspiring a belief that we can all live in this place, and live well.

Job Summary

The Project Director works with the Executive Director to lead and manage Metanoia’s Children’s Defense Fund Freedom Schools program. This role ensures the program is implemented successfully and follows the CDF Freedom Schools model. The Project Director supervises Site Coordinators and program staff, providing guidance and support to maintain standards and alignment with Children’s Defense Fund Freedom Schools model and Metanoia’s mission.

The ideal candidate is a strong leader and communicator who is passionate about educational equity and community empowerment. They should understand the community served and have experience in youth development, program management, and staff supervision. The Project Director will also participate in professional development and leadership training through the CDF Freedom Schools Ella Baker Child Policy Training Institute in Knoxville, Tennessee.

More about Metanoia Freedom School. We are proud to offer this outstanding, nationally recognized program for the 19th year to scholars that attend Chicora Elementary, and within Chicora or surrounding neighborhoods.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills or Abilities

Must have completed at least two years of College; Bachelor's degree preferred.

Provide national training support and assist with summer program planning and preparation during the period of May 30 – June 8, contributing to successful program launch and implementation.

Collaborate with site leadership to recruit, hire, train, and manage staff.

Foster ongoing growth in advocacy and direct service for children and families.

Demonstrate strong leadership, organization, and communication skills, with empathy for children and their families

Collaborate with site leadership to recruit children and families from vulnerable populations.

Attend all required trainings and ensure program staff complete their required trainings, while coordinating with site leadership to plan and facilitate local pre- and post-training sessions around the CDF Ella Baker Child Policy Training Institute National Training.

Maintain the safety of all staff and scholars by clearly communicating Metanoia policies, procedures and guidelines for scholars, parents and staff.

Support staff in planning and implementing all program components with fidelity

Ensure Servant leader Interns have the necessary books, materials, and supplies for daily activities including reviewing lesson plans.

Lead and facilitate high-quality daily debrief sessions to provide technical support, deliver constructive feedback, and strengthen team communication and cohesion.

Manage and maintain accurate child, parent, and staff enrollment data in CDF’s reporting system, ensuring full accountability for timely and precise data submission.

Maintain regular communication with CDF Freedom Schools’ national staff, responding promptly to emails and requests.

Serve as the primary point of contact for timely email communication with the Children’s Defense Fund, ensuring clear, consistent, and responsive correspondence.

Submit all required documents, reports, and evaluations to CDF on time.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Seasonal Full-time Position Work hours per week

Attend all required training, including the 3 - day professional development training (Ella Baker Policy Training Institute) in Knoxville, Tennessee, from January 23 – 25, 2026 and 6 - day National training June 2 - 7.

25-30 hours per week January 20 – May 26, 2026

40 hours per week May 26 – August 31, 2026

Pre-Training May 26 – 29, 2026 North Charleston

Post-Training June 9 – 12, 2026 North Charleston

Benefits

Paid Holidays