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About the Role

Grand Street Settlement Cornerstone Program Assistant Directors assist in the overall development, implementation, and supervision of the NYCHA Community Center, ensuring high-quality, innovative programming for participants of all ages. This role is compensated differently due to program funding and space limitations.

Responsibilities

Provide direct leadership and strategic direction to two program staff.
Support with the orientation and evaluation of program staff.
Supervise program staff to ensure daily/weekly/monthly goals and performance outcomes are met.
Implement participant recruitment and retention strategies using DYCD online reports.
Serve as the primary liaison for school administration, parents, and community entities.
Mentor and coach staff to improve job performance through monthly development sessions.
Facilitate bi-monthly team meetings and ensure proper execution of all staff meetings.
Set, communicate, and enforce clear standards for quality youth development programming.
Engage community residents, local businesses, and leaders in advisory boards and youth councils.
Understand and navigate community culture and dynamics to ensure program quality.
Advocate for program needs through community coalition building and feedback surveys.
Seek partnership opportunities and bring in at least 3 new partners annually.
Create quarterly community events, special events, and workshop series.
Assess program quarterly to ensure community needs are met.
Ensure attendance tracking and reporting meets contractual requirements.
Respond to all electronic and phone communication within 2 business days.
Ensure compliance with DOH School-Aged Child Care and DOH Summer Day Camp regulations.
Coordinate and execute major events and activities.
Manage the CACFP Food Program, including reporting and documentation.
Communicate with NYCHA and DYCD key stakeholders and participate in meetings.
Prepare a monthly calendar of events, programs, meetings, and activities.
Create a budget plan that supports program needs and ensures timely spending.
Collaborate on cross-borough and agency/department-wide events and strategic planning.
Maintain and follow up on facility logs for timely response.
Ensure maintenance and cleanliness of the facility and coordinate with NYCHA & DYCD.
Execute bi-yearly beautification/upgrade projects for the center.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director/Deputy Director/CPO.
Manage the MS Expansion program during the summer, including availability during off-hours and weekends as needed.

Requirements

Associates degree or equivalent of 5+ years in youth services.
Supervisory experience preferred.
Familiarity with respective BK communities, key stakeholders and resources.
Experienced in designing, planning, and implementing structured programs.
1+ years in supervising staff.
1+ 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.
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 ($25 fee).
Must have NYS Food Handler’s Certificate.
Must be CPR and Advanced First Aid Certified.
Bilingual required (fluent in Spanish/English).

Skills

Youth services
Supervisory experience
Community engagement
Program design and implementation
Budget management
Contract management
Grant management
Administrative work
Strategic thinking
Public speaking
Writing
Organizational skills
Teamwork
Asset-based perspective
Experiential learning
Group facilitation
Microsoft Office Suite
Internet research
DYCD programming regulations
DYCD online
Spanish/English bilingual

Location

280 Wyckoff Street Brooklyn, NY 11217

Work Type

School-Year: Monday-Friday, alternating times of 11am - 7pm, or 2pm - 10pm, alternating Saturdays 10am-5pm
Summer: Monday-Friday, 8am - 4pm, or 3pm - 11pm
At least 3 days out of the summer program weeks, PD must close program at 11pm
Saturdays (various)
Non-exempt employee, working hours will include non-standard hours

Experience Level

5+ years in youth services
Supervisory experience preferred
1+ years in supervising staff
1+ years of budget, contract and grant management experience

Education Level

Associates degree or equivalent

Salary/Compensations

$50,000 - $55,000 annually

About the Company

Grand Street Settlement is dedicated to providing a wide range of services and programs to support individuals and communities.

Equal Opportunity

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)