Location: Dallas–Fort Worth Area

Organization: Children & Family Institute (CFI)

About Children & Family Institute (CFI)

Children & Family Institute (CFI) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening families and communities through programs focused on parenting, adoption, fatherhood, and family stability. Our work centers on engagement, accountability, and long-term impact.

Position Overview

The Fatherhood Program Lead is a highly visible, community-facing role responsible for building and growing CFI’s Fatherhood Initiative. This position serves as a liaison between the organization and the community, with a primary focus on engaging fathers and men ages 18 and up.

This is not a desk-only role. We are looking for a self-starter and relationship builder who can create momentum, develop partnerships, and bring men into the building through outreach, events, and programming. The Fatherhood Program Lead will help lay the foundation for a growing department and play a key role in expanding CFI’s impact.

Key Responsibilities Community Outreach & Partnerships

Act as the primary ambassador for the Fatherhood Initiative in the community.
Build and maintain partnerships with community organizations, employers, faith-based groups, and referral sources.
Recruit fathers and men (18+) through outreach, relationship-building, and community engagement.
Represent CFI at community meetings, events, and outreach opportunities.

Events & Engagement

Create, plan, and manage events focused on engaging fathers and men.
Coordinate event logistics, promotion, and execution.
Ensure events are welcoming, well-organized, and aligned with program goals.

Program Development & Coordination

Help design and implement fatherhood-focused programming, workshops, or cohorts.
Serve as a consistent point of contact for participating fathers.
Collaborate internally to connect participants to appropriate organizational resources.

Leadership & Growth

Take ownership of the Fatherhood Initiative’s growth and visibility.
Track participation, engagement, and partnerships.
Share updates and insights to support program improvement and expansion.

What We’re Looking For Required Qualifications

Experience in community outreach, partnership development, program building, or related work.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Proven ability to work independently and take initiative.
Comfort engaging adult men from diverse backgrounds.
Reliable transportation and willingness to travel locally.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with fathers, men’s programs, or family-focused initiatives.
Background in nonprofit or community-based organizations.
Existing connections within the local community.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.

Why Join CFI?

This role is an opportunity to help build something meaningful from the ground up. The Fatherhood Program Lead will have real ownership, visibility, and the chance to shape a growing initiative that makes a difference in the lives of fathers, families, and communities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

403(b)
403(b) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Mileage reimbursement
Paid time off
Referral program
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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