Assistant Program Director - Cornerstone
About The Position
East Side House (ESH) provides year-round educational, recreational, cultural, and workforce readiness programs in NYCHA community centers and school-based sites. Reporting to the Program Director, the Assistant Program Director supports daily operations, supervises staff, and helps deliver safe, engaging, and inclusive programming for youth, adults, and families. This role assists with program planning, scheduling, and compliance; supports and coaches staff to deliver high-quality activities; and builds relationships with participants, families, and community partners. The Assistant Program Director works closely with the Program Director, Activity Specialist, and Group Leaders to ensure programming promotes academic success, leadership, and social-emotional growth while meeting the community needs and aligning with ESH’s mission.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree required; equivalent of 1+ years of equivalent experience in youth services or community programming.
- Familiarity with Bronx communities, local stakeholders, and resources.
- Experience planning and delivering structured, outcome-based programs.
- Strong administrative skills, including documentation, scheduling, and data-entry.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines under pressure.
- Knowledge of NYC public education and positive youth development practices.
- Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail.
- Employees must be clear to work at ESH. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background checks and/or screenings.
- Clearance by the Department of Health (DOH)
- Clearance by the Department of Education (DOE)
- Clearance from the New York State Child Abuse Registry
- Physical with TB screen
- Must obtain NYC Dept. of Health fingerprint clearance and State Central Registry (SCR) clearance ($25 fee)
- Mandated Reporter, 2 hours training
- Health & Safety Training, 5 hours
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred
- DYCD Connect experience a plus
Responsibilities
- Serving as on-site lead during program hours to ensure safety, structure, and engagement.
- Assisting with program planning, scheduling, compliance, and activity supervision.
- Coaching and supporting Group Leaders, Activity Specialist, and interns to deliver high-quality programming.
- Leading staff scheduling, coverage and onboarding, and facilitating team huddles and check-ins.
- Maintaining welcoming program spaces, fostering positive participant and family relationships, and supporting outreach/recruitment/retention efforts.
- Engaging participants, addressing behavior concerns, and assisting with community events and family engagement initiatives.
- Managing attendance, incident reports, and compliance documentation, including DYCD Connect and CACFP logs.
- Communicating with families, staff, and partners, and collaborating with ESH departments for operational needs.
- Preparing calendars, flyers, and program materials, and serving as acting lead in Program Director’s absence.
- Participating in trainings, meetings, and agency-wide initiatives, and performing other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- This position is responsible for supervising and managing the performance of all designated employees assigned to the position within the department.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
