Program Director (Brownsville, Brooklyn)

Young Womens Christian Association of the City of NY • New York, NY

13d • $68,000 - $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Program Director oversees all aspects of a YWCA NYC school-based out-of-school-time (OST) program, supporting positive youth development and outcomes, meeting the needs of families and the school community, and advancing the organization’s mission to eliminate racism and empower women and girls. The role reports directly to the Senior Director of Out-of-School Time. The Program Director works collaboratively with school leadership and staff, uses evidence-based practices and data to improve the program, ensures compliance with licensing and funder requirements, and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism.

The position leads program operations, staff supervision, safety, data management, compliance, enrollment, family engagement, and external partnerships. It also oversees implementation of curriculum and enrichment aligned with DYCD COMPASS/SONYC frameworks, supports literacy and other academic initiatives, coordinates culminating events and holiday camp service days, manages the site budget, and works with the Inclusion Coordinator to coordinate specialized resources and supports. The role is based in Brownsville, Brooklyn, may require occasional travel across New York City, and has hours that fluctuate with school needs, generally ranging from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. It is full-time, exempt, with expected hours of 35 per week. Salary range is $68,000–$75,000, with an August 1 start date.

Requirements

• For the SACC Director requirement, either a bachelor’s degree in a child-related field (such as Education, Child Development, Psychology, or Social Work) and at least two years of direct experience working with school-age children, or at least two years of supervisory or program management experience in youth development or educational settings.
• CPR/First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain it.
• F-07 and S95 certification, or willingness to obtain them.
• Health & Safety 15-hour certification, or willingness to obtain it.
• Demonstrated knowledge of DYCD COMPASS and SONYC frameworks and NYCPS partnership protocols.
• Proven track record in staff management, budget oversight, and regulatory compliance.
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong commitment to youth development principles, safety, educational equity, and culturally responsive practices.
• Knowledge of telecommuting platforms, SharePoint, and Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work hours that fluctuate according to school needs; general operating hours range from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Ability to travel occasionally across New York City.

Responsibilities

• Ensure program activities align with DYCD COMPASS/SONYC frameworks, organizational goals, and the YWCA mission and vision, including leadership, economic empowerment, social justice, and advocacy.
• Oversee daily operations and maintain a safe, structured, compliant environment, including comprehensive emergency preparedness plans.
• Supervise data collection and entry, attendance tracking, and DYCD Connect documentation for contractual compliance and reporting.
• Coordinate and participate in DYCD monitoring visits, audits, and internal leadership meetings.
• Manage special projects and initiatives, including financial literacy, Funny Girls, and other specialized and community-based programs.
• Recruit, hire, onboard, train, and supervise program staff.
• Conduct structured observations and evaluations of program activities and provide staff feedback at least twice during the year and once during the summer.
• Act as task supervisor to MSW intern(s).
• Oversee the Inclusion Coordinator’s management of referral services and partner in 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.
• Coordinate and oversee family engagement initiatives and communication strategies.
• Lead recruitment and retention efforts to meet DYCD contractual enrollment and attendance goals.
• Establish and maintain relationships with school leadership, external partners, and key stakeholders to enhance program quality.
• Collaborate with the Content Specialist to implement sequenced programming across required DYCD content areas, including Literacy, STEM, Arts, SEL, and Civic Engagement.
• Support NYC Reads and other academic initiatives to strengthen literacy instruction and enrichment outcomes.
• Co-design and deliver project-based programming with the Program Manager using the Universal Design for Learning framework across Literacy, STEM, SEL, and Arts, aligned with the DYCD model.
• Plan and execute three culminating events per fiscal year showcasing youth learning and projects.
• Ensure activities meet DYCD PMT Rubric quality standards.
• Deliver at least 13 OST Holiday Camp service days each program year.
• Ensure compliance with funder, SACC/OCFS, and DOHMH Part 414 requirements, including SACC licensing, ratios, staff clearances, safety drills, staff files, and required postings; prepare for inspections and respond to corrective actions.
• Oversee the site budget within the approved plan, track monthly expenditures and orders, follow procurement policies, and flag variances and budget concerns.
• Meet DYCD enrollment deadlines and ROP benchmarks, monitor weekly ADA, and implement outreach and retention strategies.
• Plan and deliver annual professional development for the Assistant Director and line staff, and ensure completion of 129 required training hours across specified topics.
• Work with the Inclusion Coordinator to help participants and families identify and access specialized resources, support Individualized Accommodation Plans, and maintain Student Behavioral Support Plans and Logs.
• Coordinate direct services, such as hiring paraprofessionals or staff with language skills, and indirect services, such as referrals or coordination with NYCPS for screenings and diagnoses.
• Communicate with DYCD about specialized support needs, such as nurses or specialized transportation, requiring reasonable accommodation beyond program capacity.

Benefits

• Employer-funded health insurance for the employee, subject to eligibility rules.
• Dental insurance, subject to eligibility rules.
• Vision insurance, subject to eligibility rules.
• YWCA Retirement Plan matching, subject to eligibility rules.
• 403(b) plan, subject to eligibility rules.
• Paid time off, subject to eligibility rules.
• Life insurance, subject to eligibility rules.
• UNUM voluntary insurance, including additional life, Life AD&D, and dependent life coverage, subject to eligibility rules.
• FSA and employer-funded HRA dollars for out-of-pocket health costs, subject to eligibility rules.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager