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About the Role

The Content Specialist oversees and supports the implementation of programming across COMPASS required content areas. This role involves selecting or developing curricula, creating lesson plans, and ensuring activities align with DYCD standards and program goals. The Specialist also provides direct supervision, coaching, and professional development to program staff to ensure quality and consistency.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design, selection, and implementation of program content in required COMPASS areas, ensuring compliance with DYCD requirements.
• Develop or adapt sequenced lesson plans and curricula with clear goals and objectives.
• Provide coaching, supervision, and training to Activity Specialists, Group Leaders, and Youth Workers.
• Conduct program observations and provide feedback to support continuous improvement.
• Coordinate and deliver professional development opportunities for program staff.
• Monitor program activities to ensure quality, consistency, and alignment with objectives.
• Support evaluation and reporting by maintaining accurate documentation of program content and outcomes.
• Collaborate with program leadership to strengthen program design and delivery.
• Maintain accurate and timely data entry for participant attendance, program activities, and outcomes to ensure compliance with funder and agency reporting requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a supervisory or oversight position, including program content management, staff training, and coaching.
• Strong knowledge of youth development practices and program design.
• Demonstrated organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across programs.

Skills

• Content management
• Staff training
• Coaching
• Youth development practices
• Program design
• Organizational skills
• Communication skills
• Data entry

Location

• Long Island City, NY

Work Type

• Full Time

Experience Level

• 3 years of experience in a supervisory or oversight position

Education Level

• Bachelor’s degree required (Education, Youth Development, Human Services, or related field preferred)

Salary/Compensations

• $56,000.00 - $56,000.00 Salary/year

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off package of 13 holidays, 12 sick days, 10 days of vacation, and 6 personal days.
• Retirement plan with 50% employer match up to 6% of total salary
• Student Loan Assistance and Education Assistance
• Health, Dental, Vision, LTD, AD&D and Life Insurance
• EAP Services

About the Company

• Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement (Riis Settlement) is a community-based non-profit organization offering comprehensive services to the youth, adults, older adults, immigrants and families of Western Queens.
• The organization is dedicated to civic engagement and organizing as integral to its mission “to build and strengthen underserved communities and act as a catalyst for change.”

Equal Opportunity

• Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.