Head of Programme Management

The YWCA of the City of New York (YWCA NYC) is on a mission to eliminate racism, empower women and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. We are a multiracial social justice organization dedicated to addressing issues that emerge at the intersection of race, class, and gender. We reach more than 3,000 New York City youth each year, offering leadership and advocacy training for young women through our high school Girls Initiatives, and providing after-school COMPASS and SONYC programs for elementary and middle school students in culturally diverse communities. Through culturally responsive programming and a strong model of youth development, we create pathways for the next generation of leaders to reach their dreams and drive social change.
The Program Director oversees the implementation of all aspects of a YW-NYC school-based OST program to support positive youth development and outcomes; meet the needs of families and the school community; and further YW-NYC’s mission to eliminate racism and empower women and girls. A successful Program Director will bring a positive youth development lens to the role; use evidence-based practices and data to continuously improve the OST program; and demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism.
Job Type: Full-time/ Exempt
Key Responsibilities Program Leadership & Operations Strategic Alignment: Ensure all program activities align with DYCD's COMPASS/SONYC frameworks and organizational goals, as well as the YWCA mission and vision, emphasizing leadership, economic empowerment, social justice, and advocacy.
Compliance & Safety: Oversee daily operations, maintain a safe, structured, and compliant environment, and implement comprehensive emergency preparedness plans.
Data Management: Supervise all data collection and entry, attendance tracking, and documentation in DYCD Connect to meet contractual compliance and reporting requirements.
Monitoring & Audits: Coordinate and participate in all DYCD monitoring visits, audits, and internal leadership meetings.
Manage special projects and initiatives such as financial literacy, Funny Girls and other specialized and community-based programs.
Supervision Recruit, hire, onboard, train and supervise all program staff.
Conduct structured observations and evaluations of program activities and provide program staff with feedback, at least twice during the year and once during the summer.
Act as a task supervisor to MSW intern(s).
Oversee Inclusion Coordinator’s management of referral service and partnering in the oversight of mental health support services.
Serve as the primary point of contact with day school personnel to integrate after‑school programming with school‑day academic goals.
Partnerships: establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to enhance program quality.
Curriculum & Enrichment Quality Programming: Collaborate with the Content Specialist to implement high‑quality, sequenced programming across all required DYCD content areas (e.g., Academic Support: Actively support NYC Reads and other academic initiatives to strengthen literacy instruction and enrichment outcomes.
Co‑design and deliver high‑quality, project‑based programming with the Program Manager using the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework across Literacy, STEM, SEL, and Arts, aligned to the DYCD model.
Plan, coordinate, and execute three culminating events per fiscal year showcasing youth learning and projects.
Ensure all activities meet DYCD PMT Rubric quality standards.
Deliver a minimum of 13 OST Holiday Camp service days each program year.
Administration & Compliance Regulatory compliance and licensing: prepare for and respond to inspections and corrective actions.
Oversee site budget within the approved plan; follow procurement policies; implement outreach/retention strategies to sustain participation.
ensure completion of 129 hours covering Mental Health, SEL, Youth Development, DEI, Trauma‑Informed Practice, CPR/First Aid/AED, FDNY F‑07/S‑95, Mandated Reporting/Child Abuse & Maltreatment, Sexual Harassment Prevention, and Health & Safety (minimum 5 hours).
Inclusion & Special Needs Coordination Work with the Inclusion Coordinator to help participants and families identify and access specialized resources, including support with plan management to provide participants' Individualized Accommodation Plans (IAPs) and maintain Student Behavioral Support Plans and Logs.
hiring paraprofessionals, staff with language skills) and/or indirect services (e.g., general hours of operation can range anywhere from 10:00am - 6:00pm. The Program Director role requires occasional travel across New York City.
A Bachelor’s degree in a child-related field (e.g., Education, Child Development, Psychology, Social Work) AND at least two years of direct experience working with school-age children; A minimum of 2 years of supervisory or program management experience in youth development or educational settings.
Demonstrated knowledge of DYCD COMPASS and SONYC frameworks and NYCPS partnership protocols.
Proven track record in staff management, budget oversight, and regulatory compliance.
Strong commitment to youth development principles, safety, educational equity, and culturally responsive practices.
Knowledge of telecommuting platforms, SharePoint and Microsoft Office suite products (Outlook, TEAMS, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Health / Dental/ Vision insurance - employer-funded for the employee
YWCA Retirement Plan Matching
Life Insurance
During fire drills, the employee, unless physically unable, will need to use the stairs to go to ground level from the fourth floor. Typing is required for composing emails and writing reports. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The YWCA of the City of New York is an equal opportunity employer and contractor. We provide equal employment and contracting opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Moreover, we encourage applicants from historically underrepresented communities to apply.

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