Program Manager, Chapter Development at National Children's Advocacy Center – Huntsville, Alabama

Job Posting Date: April 6, 2026
Job Title: Program Manager, Chapter Development
Reports To: Director of SRCAC

More than 300,000 children each year find hope and healing in the network of Children’s Advocacy Centers (CACs) in the United States. The Southern Regional Children’s Advocacy Center (SRCAC) works each day to empower local communities to serve child victims of abuse compassionately and effectively. The National Children’s Advocacy Center (NCAC) is seeking a Program Manager, Chapter Development, to join our mission—to champion and strengthen the global response to child abuse.

About SRCAC

The Southern Regional Children's Advocacy Center (SRCAC) is a National Children's Advocacy Center (NCAC) project funded through the Department of Justice to provide training and technical assistance to communities working to provide a coordinated, collaborative response to child abuse. We are one of four regional training and technical assistance centers in the United States. Currently, there are 457 Children's Advocacy Centers and 16 state Chapter networks of CACs within the Southern Region.

About the role:

The Chapter Development Program Manager will develop and implement training and technical assistance projects to support Children’s Advocacy Centers (CAC) and State Chapters in the Southern Region. The Program Manager will identify, develop, and deliver high-level learning experiences, resources, and publications to support the functioning of State Chapters within the Southern Region. This is a unique role that requires relationship-building, facilitative skills, and strategic thinking.

The Department of Justice – Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention provides funding for this position. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of grant funding for the project by the Department of Justice.

A typical day may include:

• Meeting with a colleague to design a new program for Chapter staff
• Facilitating a networking conversation between Chapter leaders
• Co-facilitating a strategic planning session with a Chapter’s Board of Directors and executive leadership
• Reviewing research, survey results, or documentation and generating reports/presentations
• Developing targeted strategies to assist State Chapters in program development, member services, and data needs with other members of the SRCAC team
• Identifying unmet needs and supporting the identification and implementation of promising practices related to State Chapter programming
• Providing technical assistance via phone/video consultations and onsite.
• Providing training via webinars, workshops at national and state conferences, and other in-person opportunities.
• Draft publications, blog posts, and other resource materials to fill gaps in training and support of State Chapters in coordination with the Program Manager, Communication and Instructional Design
• Out-of-state travel, one to two times per month

You will thrive in this job if you:

• Possess strong facilitation skills and communicate clearly and effectively, both in writing and in person
• Demonstrate effective time-management skills with emphasis on quality and timely completion of tasks
• Are courteous and professional
• Exercise good judgment, discretion, tact, and diplomacy
• Possess general knowledge of program development and evaluation
• Enjoy working in an open, inclusive environment that emphasizes cooperation and teamwork
• Work effectively with, or without, close supervision in a collaborative environment with a remote team

We are looking for a team member who is aligned with NCAC’s Organizational Values:

• We are passionate about making the world a better place.
• We thrive by learning, collaborating, and celebrating.
• We welcome innovative ideas and new perspectives.
• We help each other succeed.

Education and experience requirements for this role include:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, public administration, or another related field
• Minimum of five years of experience with State Chapter organizations or statewide membership organizations
• Minimum of three years of recent leadership experience in the CAC movement
• Prefer significant experience in data collection, analysis, and visualization
• Prefer significant experience designing and providing technical assistance and training
• Prefer significant experience managing projects, committees, or work groups
• Prefer experience in network coordination and virtual/in-person/blended learning experiences
• Prefer experience in program evaluation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must possess a valid U.S. driver's license.

Location and Hours

The NCAC main campus is located in downtown Huntsville, AL. Our standard business hours are 9:00 - 5:00 CT, Monday through Friday. This position will work 40 hours per week onsite in our SRCAC offices or remotely in the southeast, preferably in the following states (Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia). All candidates must be within one hour of a major airport and live in the Eastern or Central time zones. Travel will be required (out-of-state travel one to two times per month, on average).

About the NCAC
The NCAC revolutionized the United States’ response to child sexual and physical abuse and other forms of child maltreatment. Since its creation in 1985, the NCAC has served as a model for the 1,000+ Children’s Advocacy Centers (CACs) now operating or developing in the United States and in more than 34 countries throughout the world. The NCAC's mission is To Champion and Strengthen the Global Response to Child Abuse.

The NCAC is one of the leading organizations in the country providing training and technical assistance for professionals working in the field of child abuse response. We offer a variety of inter- and multidisciplinary trainings and professional development programs. Trainings are offered in-person, virtually, and on-demand through the NCAC Virtual Training Center. NCAC also provides the Child Abuse Library OnlineTM (CALiOTM), which is one of the largest repositories of child maltreatment resources in the world. Our staff trainers are experts in their fields of professional service and stay abreast of current research and trends, making our trainings relevant, ever-evolving, and some of the best in the world.

Perks and Benefits
We hope you’re excited by the possibilities that come with working at NCAC! We offer the following benefits to our full-time employees:

• NCAC observes 14 holidays and has a generous leave policy.
• Health, dental, vision, cancer, and life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Application and Hiring Process
To apply, follow the ‟Apply Now” button, which will be at the end of this posting. A complete application includes a cover letter, resume, salary requirements, and references. Incomplete applications will not be considered. When you apply via our website, you will receive an automatic email acknowledging that we have received your application. Please, no phone calls or emails regarding the position or application process. All offers are contingent on passing a drug screening and background check, including motor vehicle records. Candidates for jobs requiring driving must have an excellent driving record.