Assistant Program Director (Beacon 1)

GODDARD RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY CENTER•New York, NY

3d•$66,300 - $66,300•Onsite

About The Position

Goddard Riverside Community Center is collaborating with the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development to operate a Beacon Community Center on the Upper Westside. This center aims to alleviate poverty and provide opportunities by serving youth from kindergarten through age 21 and adults ages 22 and older, including seniors. The Beacon Community Centers operate year-round on non-school hours, offering integrated programming tailored to local needs. The GRCC Beacon 1 Program is seeking a dynamic individual to work with the Program Director to ensure the quality and integrity of all activities. This role requires innovation, creativity, and attention to detail, with excellent organizational skills to foster a proactive, high-energy work ethic and positive work environment. The Assistant Program Director is responsible for integrating services and assuming overall leadership of the Beacon 1 Program in the absence of the Program Director. This role also involves providing content expertise in working with Middle and High School age youth and maintaining relationships with parents.

Requirements

Associates degree or equivalent.
Minimum of 2 years of experience working with a multi-cultural youth population required.
Expertise and experience working with middle and high school age youth.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, specifically Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.
Ability and willingness to learn DYCD and fiscal web-based systems.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
Master’s degree desirable.
2 years of experience as a supervisor in a similar setting preferred.
Fluency in speaking, reading, and writing in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Support Program Director in management of the program, including daily supervision and long-term planning.
Assume full responsibility for the center in the absence of the Program Director.
Supervise scheduling of activities and staff in accordance with agency protocols and expectations.
Design, plan, organize and manage program activities and special events to comply with contractual requirements, specifically evening and Saturday activities.
Ensure program has accurate and up-to-date contact information for staff and participants (completed registration forms and co-locator agreements).
Ensure sign-in sheets are updated and maintained onsite for every group or activity.
Lead and identify opportunities for training and professional development for youth program staff.
Work closely with all leadership team members to provide a fun, safe and inclusive learning environment.
Coordinate collaborative relationships with appropriate Department of Education staff, other agencies and community centers and serve as program liaison to stakeholders.
Support in maximizing the use of financial and physical resources of the program and tracking expenses.
Implement program evaluation, with director.
Ensure that data entry into DYCD database is timely and accurate.
Maintain positive and proactive communications with parents of participants and adult program members.
Support quarterly advisory council meetings that include youth voice.
Model and uphold all Agency and Program guidelines.
Be an active leader in developing a positive staff and participant culture.
Assist in the recruitment, hiring, training, supervision, and evaluation of staff and volunteers.
Provide direction and support to the part-time direct service staff.
Coordinate staff assignments and co-locator activities and perform daily program/classroom observations.
Prepare quarterly or annual staff evaluation for part-time and full-time staff, with Director.
Ensure that all required compliance documents and written tasks are reviewed, completed and submitted timely.
Provide guidance and training to staff on best practices in working with youth.
Support director in maintaining staff files.
Serve on the Beacon Program Leadership Team.
Attend staff meetings, case conferences, supervision meetings and training programs.
Promote youth voice within the program.
Other tasks as required.