Head of Programme Management

Youth Services
REPORTS TO: Deputy Director of Manhattan Youth Programs

School Year: Monday - Friday; Some evenings/weekends may be required.

Summer: 8 am - 4 pm or 10 am - 6 pm
The Program Director is directly responsible for the successful day-to-day operation of the after-school program and for ensuring that quality services are provided. Bachelor's degree
At least three (3) years of experience working in a community center or school-based after-school program; Experience in lesson planning, curriculum development, and implementation of structured programming for middle school students.
Familiarity with program budgeting and fiscal management is a plus.
Familiarity with DYCD Connect and database management is a plus.
Ability to maintain State Central Registry (SCR) clearance- $25 nonrefundable fee required and fingerprint clearance throughout the duration of employment.
Experience working with students in urban school and/or community-based settings
Must be computer literate.
Capacity to thrive under pressure while working on multiple tasks and projects.
Spanish speaking is a plus.
Knowledge of the public education system and positive youth development best practices.
Strong public speaking, writing, and organizational skills.
Knowledge in STEM, Health & Sexuality, Careers & Life Planning, Sports & Adventure, and Academic Enrichment is highly desirable.
Oversee day-to-day operations of our funded Department of Youth & Community Development [DYCD] COMPASS contract, Holiday Camp & Summer programming.
Coordinate ongoing outreach, application, and enrollment process.
Academic Support, STEM
Academic & Creative Arts Enrichment
Physical Activity/Healthy Living
Work in partnership with the school administration to ensure after-school activities align with the day school's learning and vision.
Actively seek partnership opportunities to enhance programming.
Coordinates part-time staff schedules and program activities; Supervises and provides leadership to part-time staff.
Serves as the primary liaison for school administration, parents, and other community entities and constituencies.
Attends regular school meetings, staff meetings, training, and workshops as needed.
Participates in ongoing efforts to advocate for program needs via community coalition building and via administering feedback surveys and program assessments
Identify and schedule field trips and actively seek new opportunities for participants.
Prepare and maintain timelines and action items to support implementation of major events and initiatives.
Seek partnership opportunities and bring in at least 3 new partners a year to leverage resources to support programs.
Use web-based platforms to engage youth, such as Zoom and Google Classroom.
Monitor participant engagement and safety while on live sessions remotely
Follow remote working plan, policies & procedures as highlighted by supervisor
Maintain remote/virtual attendance logs & records.
Ensure any remote links, videos, and content are age-appropriate, clean, andnon-offensive; pre/post surveys/tests).
Administrative:
Ensure quality assurance of data reported to DYCD via DYCD Connect database platform.
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 inspections
Collaborate on cross-borough and agency/ department wide events and strategic planning efforts.
Ensure DYCD/DOE social media policy is adhered to by all GSS staff, participants,s and families.
Commit to Grand St. for two years if awarded a funded personal development or education grant.
Facility:
Maintain and diligently follow up with the custodian to ensure timely response to facility issues.Please click the link below or use it in a search bar to apply online through our career center.

No phone calls, please.