Program Director

EL PUENTE DE WILLIAMSBURG INC•New York, NY

12d

About The Position

As a staff member of El Puente, the Program Coordinator is expected to uphold and work within the mission, philosophy, and principles of the organization. She/he must work with the Director and other staff members to design & manage a holistic arts & academic enrichment program; ensure the integrity of El Puente’s Membership Process, and to achieve expected contractual outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor's (Required), Associates degree in Education, Sociology, Psychology, Childcare
A commitment to El Puente’s Mission.
Proven Administrative or assistant experience.
Knowledge of office management systems and procedures.
Excellent time management skills and ability to multitask and prioritize work.
Attention to detail and problem solving skills.
Strong organizational and planning skills.

Responsibilities

Assist Director with all aspects of the program.
Provide support to Administrative Coordinator in collecting data for completion of monthly reports.
Maintain files.
Assist with monthly activity reporting.
Responsible for participant outreach and program development.
Develop and update the community resources, and make referrals for participants, as needed.
Responsible for establishing and maintaining all safety procedures, including safety issues and incident reports.
Responsible for activity observations and staff evaluations.
Responsible for conflict resolution and mediation between members.
Develop and coordinate youth and adult programs, management and community development for afterschool, evening and summer.
Attend appropriate staff and team meetings, training, and events.
Learn the upkeep of program finances including but not limited to: invoices, check requests, and timesheets.
Work with the Director to develop and implement year-round community center programming: after school program summer programming, co-locators, teen/adult programming that reflect El Puente’s Mission and 12 Principles, fulfill contractually objectives and are structured, age-appropriate, and project-based.
Support outdoor field trips by managing paperwork (bookings, train passes, directions) and covering appropriate staff to student ratios.
Work alongside the Director with developing parent involvement and support.
Share opening and closing responsibilities
Host staff meetings, mentor/coach staff
Clean and sanitize work space on a consistent basis such as but not limited to: Light Labor, picking up boxes, setting up spaces
Flexibility in location of employment
Usage of Personal hardware such as : Cellular phone Computer Tablets Additionally: Internet connection
Interacts with: Program Directors, Line Staff, Senior Management, Funders