Each and every employer requires a program director cover letter along with your resume, credentials and/or recommendation letters. The cover letter has its own importance and despite being a one page summary of your qualifications and experience, its importance cannot be underestimated. It will also help you to show your communications skills - one of the key requirements for such a highly responsible position.
A program director may work in a nonprofit organization where he is required to develop programs, supervise effectiveness of programs, recruit and train employees, and perform many other administrative tasks along with the executive director. A program director is also recruited for radio and television programs where he has to manage different operational tasks and ensure that the program is shot and broadcast on schedule. He may also recruit and train new employees and monitor other activities as well.
How to write a Program Director Cover Letter
A program director cover letter is all about a professional format and structured content. This cover letter must answer the basic queries of an employer and also stir up a feeling of curiosity to know more about you. While the format is same for every cover letter in this universe, it's the content that makes the difference. This content is nothing but a brief of your qualifications and experience till date.
Without discussing any further, we would like you to read and analyze the writing style adopted to prepare the sample program director cover letter before you draft a personalized cover letter.
From
James Stephenson
3289, Carter Lane, Liberty Square
Seattle
Washington 25510
United States
413-258-7936
James.stephenson@freemail.com
Date: September 23rd, 2011
To
Stephanie Aniston
Recruitment Executive
Silicon Tortoise Productions
28, Old Pinnacle Studios
Seattle
Washington 25510
United States
413258-7620
Stephanie.aniston@silicon-tortoise.com
Dear Stephanie,
I am applying for the position of Program Director in reference to the job advertised in Silver Screen Magazine. I express my interest and willingness to join your organization. Please go through my application and analyze whether my qualifications meet the job requirements.
I have worked with some of the prominent national news and entertainment channels in my career and I have also assisted for a few short films. My area of expertise goes beyond handling project schedules and other operational activities as I have hands on experience on editing and broadcasting machines.
I understand that this is highly stressful and demands high levels of patience and stamina to deal with the hectic and irregular schedules. I can assure you that my experience will be highly beneficial for your organization.
It would be a pleasure to meet you in person where we can easily talk about my qualifications. I hope to get a positive reply from you which will be mutually beneficial.
Sincerely yours,
James Stephenson
(Signature)
Enclosed: Resume, photocopies of credentials and recommendation letter
From
Peter Zimmerman
3024, Sisley Road, Uphill Square
Boston
Massachusetts 35720
United States
320-416-9210
Peter.zims@freemail.com
Date: October 26th, 2011
To
Nancy Robinson
Recruitment Manager
Green Causes Foundation
39, St Peter Lane, Downtown
Boston
Massachusetts 35723
United States
320-415-7229
Nancyr@greencausesfoundation.com
Dear Nancy,
I wish to apply for the position of Program Director in your organization. Please go through my job application and my resume and credentials enclosed with it to acknowledge my competency.
I am working with Noble Works as a Program Director for the past six years. This foundation is known for its valued efforts in educating the poor and handicapped children and providing vocational training to uneducated youth. My job here is to prepare database, develop educational programs, maintain official records and participate in the programs developed for different groups.
I know that the job is stressful yet the satisfaction derived from working for a social cause is all I crave for. My experience and knowledge allows me to work efficiently.
You can reach me on my telephone number and/or e-mail as and when you feel convenient. I expect a positive reply which will be helpful for both of us.
Sincerely yours,
Peter Zimmerman
(Signature)
We expect that by now, you are well versed with the format and also the writing style needed to prepare a job winning program director cover letter.