Youth Program Director

• Provide strategic leadership for AAFSC’s youth programming, ensuring services are responsive to community needs and aligned with organizational priorities.
• Develop and implement a vision for expanding and strengthening youth services across AAFSC.
• Identify opportunities to deepen programming in areas such as leadership development, civic engagement, workforce readiness, educational success, wellness, and community participation.
• Build the systems, structures, and partnerships necessary to translate AAFSC’s vision for youth services into sustainable and impactful programming.

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of AAFSC’s youth programs, ensuring effective high-quality implementation, participant engagement, achievement of program goals, and an effective staffing structure to support program delivery.
• Supervise, coach, and develop youth program staff, interns, and volunteers.
• Establish clear program goals, performance metrics, and accountability systems.
• Ensure compliance with grant requirements, contracts, organizational policies, and applicable regulations.
• Oversee program budgets and work closely with finance and operations staff to ensure effective stewardship of resources.

• Serve as a visible ambassador for AAFSC’s youth programming, promoting services and strengthening the organization’s presence within the communities it serves.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with schools, community-based organizations, government agencies, faith institutions, and other partners that support youth and young adults and expand access to services.
• Identify opportunities to connect youth to programs and resources across AAFSC, helping advance an integrated and holistic approach to serving young people and families.
• Stay informed about emerging trends, challenges, innovations, and opportunities in the youth services sector and ensure AAFSC’s programming remains responsive to community needs.

• Collaborate with development and finance staff on grant proposals, reports, budgets, and funding opportunities related to youth programming.
• Support communication efforts that highlight youth achievements, program impact, and community needs.
• Utilize program data and outcomes to demonstrate impact and inform strategic decision-making.
• Contribute to organizational planning and cross-departmental initiatives as a member of program leadership.
• Help position AAFSC as a leading voice on issues affecting immigrant, Arab, Middle Eastern, North African, Muslim, South Asian, and other underserved youth in New York City.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work, Psychology, Education, Human Services, Counseling, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will also be considered.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible experience in youth development, education, community-based programming, or related fields.
• At least three years of supervisory or management experience.
• Demonstrated success designing, implementing, and growing youth programs.
• Strong understanding of positive youth development principles and best practices.
• Experience working with immigrant communities and youth from historically marginalized backgrounds strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of the challenges and opportunities facing immigrant youth and young adults.
• Strong project management, organizational, and administrative skills.
• Experience managing grants, budgets, and program performance metrics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships across diverse stakeholders, including youth, families, schools, community partners, funders, and government agencies.
• Bilingual proficiency in Arabic or Bangla is a plus.
• Job contingent on pre-employment background check and fingerprint clearance.
• U.S. Work Authorization required.

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter outlining their relevant experience and interest in the position. Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.