Program Director (NYCHA Teen Expansion Project)

GODDARD RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY CENTER • New York, NY

1d • $36 - $36 • Onsite

About The Position

Goddard Riverside Community Center is working in collaboration with the New York City Housing Authority to provide Leadership opportunities and have knowledge of Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) for young people 13 to 24 years old at our teen program located at Lincoln Square Neighborhood Center on the Upper Westside. NYCHA TEP @ Lincoln Square Neighborhood Center is located within the Amsterdam Addition Housing Development and across from the Amsterdam Houses. NYCHA TEP operates seven days a week during July and August. NYCHA TEP at Lincoln Square Neighborhood Center seeking a dynamic individual to oversee the day-to-day program activities and functions. The primary duty is to manage the programmatic and administrative aspects of the TEP program in a manner consistent with program guidelines and reporting requirements.

Requirements

• Must be able to pass the state background check
• Current CPR/First Aid Training a plus
• Current DOE & DOH mandated trainings a plus
• Experience working with teens
• Ability to work independently and as a team
• Strong leadership development with knowledge of STEM
• Demonstrated strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Must be Patient
• Must have a good sense of humor and enjoy working with children
• Must be able to use tablet and online applications
• Must be able to communicate effectively with parents and guardians
• Must have basic technology skills
• Frequent bending, kneeling, walking –include participating in program activities with program participants

Nice To Haves

• Additional skills in music, dance, sports, etc. a plus

Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing administrative supervision of program and staff
• Program Outreach
• Oversee enrollment, engagement and retention of participants
• Assure the facilitation and enforcement of safety procedures.
• Ensure timely and accurate data submission into the required data base (Share Point)
• Serve as a positive and engaging role model for program staff and participants.
• Maintain a high level of flexibility and professionalism at all times
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed