Assistant Director

Job Description

Job Description

TITLE: Seward Park Cornerstone Assistant Program Director

DEPARTMENT: Youth and Community Development Services

PROGRAM: DYCD Cornerstone @ Seward Park Community Center

SCHEDULE: School-Year : Tuesday - Friday, 3pm – 10pm, and Saturdays 10am - 5pm; and school holidays.

SALARY RANGE: $25- $28/hour, 30 hours per week; Commensurate with professional work-related experience, program contract work scope, funding, and job performance

REPORTS TO: Program Director

DATE: September 2025

JOB SUMMARY: Grand Street Settlement Cornerstone Assistant Program Directors are responsible for assisting in the overall development, implementation, and supervision of the NYCHA Community Center. In addition, there is a expectation of high quality, innovative programming for our elementary, middle school, high school, & adult participants.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent of 5+ years in youth services, at least 2 of those years are in a supervisorial role preferred
• Familiarity with the LES key stakeholders and resources
• Experienced in designing, planning, and implementing structured programs
• 1+ years in supervising more than 5 program staff
• 1+ 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
• Bi-lingual (Spanish or Chinese preferred) a plus

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND REPSONSIBILITES:

Under the direction of the Cornerstone Program Director, ensure the following:

Program & Community Development:

• Provide leadership and strategic direction to full-time and part-time program staff
• 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 supervising and overseeing subcontractor and ensuring compliance with DYCD and DOH regulations
• 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 support programs
• Create quarterly community events, special events, and workshop series
• Assess program on quarterly to ensure that community needs

Administrative:

• 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.

Facility:

• 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 effectively maximize program space
• Bi-yearly beautification/upgrade projects for the center
• Seek partnership opportunities and bring in at least 3 new partners a year
• 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 Program Director

HOW TO APPLY:

Please submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position you are applying for. If selected, we ask that you also provide us with three (3) professional references that we can contact at least two (2) professional references should be from a former supervisor). Please click on the link provided below or use the link in a search bar and apply online through our career center.

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