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Grand Street Settlement · 12 hours ago

Program Director

Brooklyn, NY

Contract

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$64K/yr - $68K/yr

5+ years exp

Grand Street Settlement is dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals and families in the community, and they are seeking a Cornerstone Program Director responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and supervision of the NYCHA Community Center. The role involves ensuring high-quality programming for participants of all ages and managing program staff effectively.

Communities

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and strategic direction to full-time and part-time program staff

Recruit, hire, orient and evaluate program staff assigned to center-based after school program, evenings, Saturdays and summer day camp

Provide direct/indirect supervision of all program staff and delivery of services on a day-to-day basis, in order to ensure that all goals, targets, and performance outcomes are met on a daily/weekly/monthly basis

Responsible for participant recruitment and retention strategies by utilizing the DYCD online report

Serves as the primary liaison for school administration, parents and other community entities and constituencies

Prepare and evaluate mid-year performance reviews of program staff

Work with program staff to improve job performance through ongoing mentoring and coaching, and monthly staff development

Facilitate bi-monthly team meetings and ensure that all staff meetings are properly executed

Set, communicate and enforce clear standards for quality youth development programming

Actively engage community residents, local businesses, community leaders, tenant association, youth, and Resident Advisor to participant on monthly advisory board and youth council to support to community needs

Must understand and navigate community culture and dynamic to ensure program quality

Participate in ongoing efforts to advocate for program needs via community coalition building and via administering feedback surveys and program assessments

Seek partnership opportunities and bring in at least 3 new partners a year to leverage resources to support programs

Create quarterly community events, special events, and workshop series

Assess program on quarterly to ensure that community needs are met

Ensure attendance tracking and reporting meets contractual requirements regarding enrollment and attendance

Respond to all electronic and phone communication within 2 business days

Ensure all DOH School-Aged Child Care and DOH Summer Day Camp regulations and procedures are complied with and conduct quarterly self-checklist inspection

Coordinate and execute all major events and activities along with other GSS’s Program Directors

Responsible for the CACFP Food Program and all of its components, including reporting and maintaining appropriate documentation

Communicate with NYCHA and DYCD key stakeholders, as well as participate in meetings

Prepare monthly calendar of events, programs, meetings, and activities

Create a budget plan that supports program needs and ensure timely spending

Collaborate on cross-borough and agency/ department wide events and strategic planning efforts

Maintain and diligently follow up on facility logs to ensure timely response

Ensure maintenance and cleanliness of facility and coordinate with agency (NYCHA & DYCD) to proactively and effectively address facility issues

Bi-yearly beautification/upgrade projects for the center

Perform other duties as assigned by the Deputy Director/CPO

SUMMER: Manage MS Expansion program (open seven days a week) as required and be available during off hours to provide additional support as needed to the Assistant Director and Evening Supervisors (including weekends)

Qualification

Youth services experienceProgram designImplementationBudgetGrant managementPublic speaking skillsMicrosoft Office proficiencyTeam leadershipSupervisory experienceExperiential learning skillsCooperationEducation systemCommunity partnership experienceLGBTQIA+ friendly environmentCPRFirst Aid certifiedSACC Program Director credentialsBilingual (Spanish/Chinese)Organizational skillsStrategic thinkingFlexibility

Required

At least 2 of those years are in a supervisory role required

Familiarity with the respective to the community, key stakeholders and resources

Experienced in designing, planning, and implementing structured programs

2+ years in supervising more than 10 program staff

2+ years of budget, contract and grant management experience

Ability to work independently, assesses priorities, and take initiative

High level of proficiency in administrative work

Capacity to thrive under pressure while working on multiple tasks and projects

Knowledge of the public education system and positive youth development best practices

Strong public speaking, writing and organizational skills

A team player with demonstrated commitment to working with urban youth and young adults from an asset-based perspective

Ability to set up and maintain work environment that challenges gender stereotypes and is LGBTQIA+-friendly

A background in partnering with the Department of Education and local community-based organizations to support programs

Have skills in experiential learning and group facilitation with youth

Must be an outstanding strategic thinker

Must be flexible, cooperative and willing to work in a team environment

Proficiency in Microsoft office suite

Proficiency in a variety of internet research and communication functions

Experienced in DYCD programming regulations and DYCD online

Must obtain NYC Dept. of Health fingerprint clearance and State Central Registry (SCR) clearance ($25 fee)

Must have NYS Food Handler's Certificate

Must be CPR and Advanced First Aid Certified

Required to complete SACC Program Director's (30 hour) credentials

Preferred

Bachelor's degree or equivalent of 5+ years in youth services preferred, at least 2 of those years are in a supervisory role required; master's degree in a related field preferred

Bi-lingual (Spanish or Chinese preferred) a plus