Assistant Director

Job Description

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:  Assistant Director, Dayspring Community Center

FLSA:  Exempt  

DEPARTMENT: Community Services

REPORTS TO: Director, Dayspring Community Center

LOCATION: Yonkers, NY

SALARY: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 

SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Director, Dayspring Community Center, the Assistant Director is responsible for supporting the full-service operations of the Dayspring Community Center. The Assistant Director assists with the development, implementation, and operations of the Dayspring Community Center that supports the Nodine Hill neighborhood. The Assistant Director will provide oversight and coordination of the various programs and community partners participating in the community center in the absence of the Director. The Assistant Director will supervise staff; coordinate and oversee on-site services provided, and maintain the Community Center’s program effectiveness during the late-afternoon, evening, and weekend hours of operation. Proof of COVID-19 vaccine is required.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports the Director in managing and coordinating the Dayspring Community Center
• Oversees program operations during the late-afternoon, evening, and weekend hours of operation
• Assists with supervising on site youth, employment, community, and immigrant community inclusion service activities including Teen Center programming and Community Service events
• Aids in the supervision, evaluation, and direct support to the Operations team in tandem with the Director of the Dayspring Community Center
• Assures in delivering quality of services to all the participants, volunteers, and community members
• Ensures programs requirements and compliance goals, in relation to regulations and performance standards as set forth by grants, funders, and/or operative requests.
• Develops relevant documentation necessary for tracking program performances and compliances
• Reviews operational policies and procedures while developing programmatic goals with the Director
• Manages the Community Center’s marketing strategies while working with the Communications Manager
• Works alongside the Volunteer Coordinator to support the Volunteer engagement activities at the Community Center
• Acts as a liaison with outside associations, agencies, constituents, and local officials
• Facilitate workshops, groups, and service meetings when needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred. Related and/or applicable experience working with children, families, community-based organizations preferred. Strong relationship building skills required. Fluency in Spanish is highly desirable. Ability to work independently but know when to raise issues to supervisor. Excellent organizational and time management skills necessary. Ability to effectively multi-task and follow-up on a timely basis. Advanced knowledge of MS Suite and database management skills.

AGENCY PROFILE & EMPLOYEE EXPECTATIONS: 

Westhab is a prominent community development organization, providing housing and supportive services for more than 10,000 of the most vulnerable members of our community each year. We are staffed by an extraordinary group of hardworking professionals that are fully committed to our mission - Building Communities. Changing Lives. Working at Westhab is not easy. Our expectations for all staff are high. We believe that the people and the communities that we have the privilege to serve deserve our very best every day. We are a results-driven organization that focuses on empowerment and impact. If you want to apply for this opportunity, it should only be because you feel ready for the challenges and expectations that come with joining this kind of team. (EOE)

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA): 

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ensures safe and healthful working conditions to workers by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance. Westhab complies with all applicable OSHA standards, rules and regulations in addition to keeping our workplaces free of serious recognized hazards.