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About the Role

Grand Street Settlement Cornerstone Program Directors are responsible for the overall development, implementation, and supervision of the NYCHA Community Center, ensuring high-quality, innovative programming for elementary, middle school, high school, and adult participants.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and strategic direction to full-time and part-time program staff.
Recruit, hire, orient, and evaluate program staff.
Provide direct/indirect supervision of all program staff and delivery of services.
Responsible for participant recruitment and retention strategies.
Serve as the primary liaison for school administration, parents, and other community entities.
Prepare and evaluate mid-year performance reviews of program staff.
Work with program staff to improve job performance through ongoing mentoring and coaching.
Facilitate bi-monthly team meetings and ensure 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 participate in monthly advisory board and youth council.
Understand and navigate community culture and dynamics to ensure program quality.
Participate in ongoing efforts to advocate for program needs.
Seek partnership opportunities and bring in at least 3 new partners a year.
Create quarterly community events, special events, and workshop series.
Assess programs quarterly to ensure that community needs are met.
Ensure attendance tracking and reporting meet contractual requirements.
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.
Coordinate and execute all major events and activities.
Responsible for the CACFP Food Program and all of its components.
Communicate with NYCHA and DYCD key stakeholders, and 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.
Ensure maintenance and cleanliness of facility and coordinate with agency (NYCHA & DYCD) to address facility issues.
Perform bi-yearly beautification/upgrade projects for the center.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Deputy Director/CPO.
Manage MS Expansion program as required and be available during off hours for additional support.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and equivalent of 5+ years in youth services required.
At least 2 of those years are in a supervisory role required.
Familiarity with 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, assess 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 a work environment that challenges gender stereotypes and is LGBTQIA+-friendly.
A background in partnering with the Department of Education and local community-based organizations.
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.
Must have NYS Food Handler’s Certificate.
Must be CPR and Advanced First Aid Certified.
Bilingual (Spanish or Chinese preferred) a plus.

Skills

Youth services
Supervision
Program design
Program planning
Program implementation
Budget management
Contract management
Grant management
Administrative work
Public speaking
Writing
Organization
Teamwork
Working with urban youth
Working with young adults
Asset-based perspective
Challenging gender stereotypes
LGBTQIA+-friendly environment creation
Partnering with Department of Education
Partnering with community-based organizations
Experiential learning
Group facilitation with youth
Strategic thinking
Flexibility
Cooperation
Microsoft Office Suite
Internet research
Internet communication
DYCD programming regulations
DYCD online
CPR certification
Advanced First Aid certification
Bilingual (Spanish or Chinese)

Location

Lafayette Gardens Community Center, 442 DeKalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205

Work Type

School Year: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m., occasional weekends
Summer: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; at least 3 days out of the summer program weeks PD must close program at 11pm; Saturdays & Sundays (various)

Experience Level

5+ years in youth services
2+ years in a supervisory role
2+ years of budget, contract, and grant management experience
2+ years supervising more than 10 program staff

Education Level

Bachelor's degree
Master's degree in a related field preferred

Salary/Compensations

$70,000-$75,000

About the Company

Grand Street Settlement Cornerstone Program Directors are responsible for the overall development, implementation, and supervision of the NYCHA Community Center.

Equal Opportunity

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)