Director, Programming & Impact; Cubs Charities

JOB TITLE:

Director, Programming & Impact

Cubs Charities

Chicago Cubs

Executive Director & Vice President, Cubs Charities

Chicago, IL

Exempt

$115,000 - $150,000 base salary USD and eligible for discretionary bonus plan

Our business is a team sport that began on a field with baseballs and bats and has evolved into one of the most recognizable brands in sports and entertainment through Cubs baseball and live events. Our success is driven by our people, who work to create and inspire change in an engaging, collaborative and inclusive environment. As a team, we continue to build a culture on and off the field that delivers unforgettable experiences for one another, our fans and community.

In support of that effort, we expect associates to work primarily in our office. Are you ready to be part of it?

THE CHICAGO CUBS FRANCHISE The Chicago Cubs franchise, a charter member of Major League Baseball’s National League since 1876, has won the National League pennant 17 times and was the first team to win back-to-back World Series titles in the 1907 and 1908 seasons. In 2016, the Chicago Cubs made history again when the team won its first World Series in 108 years, ending the longest championship drought in North American sports.

Known for its ivy-covered outfield walls, hand-operated scoreboard and famous Marquee, iconic Wrigley Field has been the home of the Chicago Cubs since 1916 and is the second oldest ballpark in Major League Baseball. In 2009, the Ricketts family assumed ownership of the Chicago Cubs and established three main goals for the organization:
Win the World Series, Preserve and Improve Wrigley Field, and Be a Good Neighbor.

The Director of Programming & Impact is a dynamic, visionary leader at Cubs Charities, driving the strategy, innovation, and measurable success of programs and community investments that advance our mission. This role is responsible for achieving impact at scale, overseeing sports-based youth development and education initiatives, as well as the grants portfolio and impact measurement. The Director will unify all programs, investments, and evaluation methods under one bold vision, ensuring they are strategically aligned, community-driven, and outcome-focused.

This position requires balancing strategic thinking with deep community engagement and operational excellence and has the opportunity to help guide the strategic long-term direction and priorities of Cubs Charities.

• Lead transformative programs in sports-based youth development (Cubs Jr. All-Stars, Cubs Nike RBI), education (CASE, Cubs Scholars), and community investment (grants portfolio, Diamond Project.)
• Unify Cubs Charities’ program continuum under a seamless framework that prioritizes participant retention while opening doors for individual growth, educational achievement, and career success.
• Drive ambitious goals, overseeing program budgets and performance evaluation to ensure alignment with strategic priorities.
• Cultivate a culture of innovation in youth development, promote positive coaching and mentorship, and ensure compliance with youth safety standards.
• Secure and maximize strategic program partnerships and access to top-tier youth facilities to support year-round programming.

• Support the development of cutting-edge data systems to prioritize impact storytelling, shape strategy, and measure/amplify outcomes.
• Ensure all impact measurement aligns with Cubs Charities’ long-term vision for community transformation.

• Drive the growth and impact of Cubs Charities’ grants portfolio, volunteer programs, and player/family engagement, supporting community initiatives and investments across all 77 Chicago neighborhoods.
• Lead the successful resurgence of Diamond Project capital investments to expand access to baseball and softball and create safe, vibrant spaces for play throughout Chicago.
• Serve as a bold, authentic voice for Cubs Charities, representing Cubs Charities as a thought leader in youth development and…