Cornerstone Program Director (Staten Island South Shore YMCA)

YMCA
Salary
$65,500.00
$68,000.00
How to Apply
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The Staten Island - South Shore YMCA is seeking a Cornerstone Program Director.
Job Description

Salary: $65,500 - $68,000 Annually

The YMCA of Greater New York is here for all New Yorkers — to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. Founded in 1852, today the Y serves a diverse population of more than half a million New Yorkers who learn, grow, and thrive through programs and services at our 24 branches. Community is the cornerstone of the Y. Together, we connect active, engaged New Yorkers to build stronger communities.

To help fulfill our mission, we cultivate a culture of learning, leading, and collaboration to enhance community impact. Through our talented staff and “LEAP” career framework (Leadership, Empowerment, Accountability, Personal Growth), we are committed to a people-first approach that fosters trust, inclusion, growth, and development for all.

The Staten Island South Shore YMCA is seeking a Program Director who, under the supervision of the Senior Director of Youth & Family, will be responsible for the management of the Carter Center Cornerstone program at 230 Broad Street, which includes the overall development, administration, supervision, and evaluation of the DYCD Cornerstone Program. The Program Director will focus on maintaining a quality program while raising additional funds to expand the program to meet the needs of the community. 

Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, or related field required. 
  • One (1) to two (2) years of experience supervising community-based youth programs and developing programs.
  • Knowledge of the development and administration of youth programs, supervision, contract management, and grant writing.
Essential Functions
  • Fiscal, government contract, foundation, and corporate grant management.
  • Assist with grant writing as needed.
  • Meet or exceed all contract requirements.
  • Plan and create new and innovative Youth & Family programs that meet the needs of the community, in keeping with the branch priority objectives and strategic plan.
  • Work collaboratively with the branch staff to develop new programs.
  • Recruit, select, develop, train, and supervise staff.
  • Develop and grow community partnerships and create and track a resource referral system for youth and families.
  • Represents the branch at necessary program cabinets (i.e., Y-Afterschool, Teen).
  • Successfully maintain and continue to improve the quality of all Youth & Family programs.
  • Become a certified trainer in at least one (1) youth area and lead training events.