Harlem Children's Zone
Overview Harlem Children's Zone (HCZ) — a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York — seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission-aligned Program Director to join the Community Pride team.
Is your CV ready If so, and you are confident this is the role for you, make sure to apply asap. The Director will bring a passion for HCZ’s mission: break the cycle of intergenerational poverty with comprehensive, on-the-ground programming that builds opportunities for children and families to thrive in school, work, and life. Community Pride is HCZ’s longstanding program that partners with tenant groups, block associations, faith-based institutions, and local businesses to address neighborhood needs and empower residents to actively contribute to Harlem’s growth. The Program Director will report to the Managing Director of Community and Family Engagement. We are seeking an experienced Program Director who can drive daily operations, meet short-term goals, ensure long-term sustainability, manage client relationships, and enhance HCZ’s presence in the community. For more information, check out Want to Work at Harlem Children\'s Zone? Here\'s 7 Things You Need to Know. Base pay range $80,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr Note: This range is provided by Harlem Children\'s Zone. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Salary range note: The salary range for this position is $80,000-$90,000 per year. To be considered, interested applicants should apply directly through the posting. Responsibilities Provide leadership and direction to a team of Community Organizers to ensure efficient, successful delivery of program services. Organize and work closely with the Community Advisory Board and stakeholders within the St. Nicholas Houses, Lincoln, and other Harlem communities to identify and address needs. Collaborate with lawmakers, community decision makers, business leaders, and other organizations to develop and promote HCZ goals. Foster strong relationships and effective communication with HCZ staff and leadership. Develop and implement strategies engaging middle school, high school, and college-aged youth in community service projects that promote ownership and accountability. Engage youth 18-24 who are not in school, unemployed, or recently incarcerated, and connect them to supportive programs and services. Identify and implement safety improvement initiatives in and around the St. Nicholas housing development. Plan and oversee community-related events and beautification efforts with neighborhood schools, parents, and residents. Oversee development and execution of special events and program activities. Ensure program-related goals, data, and metrics are established and reported accurately. Engage with Harlem Children\'s Zone community centers to align engagements with community needs. Oversee, train, and develop site management staff. Perform other duties as assigned. Schedule Monday – Friday Must be available to work flexible hours (after hours, weekends, and holidays as needed) Qualifications Bachelor\'s degree (Master\'s Preferred) with 5+ years of experience managing and leading all aspects of a community-based organization and/or corporate environment Demonstrated commitment to HCZ\'s mission Strong management skills, including the ability to develop others Experience in planning community events and creating new program initiatives Knowledge of and sensitivity to issues in underserved communities of color Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook Ability to work flexible hours as needed Strong communication with sensitivity, tact, and professionalism Ability to track and analyze program data and update SOPs as needed Open to working with a diverse population of families, parents/caregivers, and children Innovative mindset and approach to program management Unimpeachable ethical standards, confidentiality, integrity, and collaborative leadership Bilingual Spanish/English/French is a plus What You\'ll Do Lead and direct a team of Community Organizers to ensure effective program delivery Engage with the Community Advisory Board and other stakeholders to identify and meet community needs in St. Nicholas Houses, Lincoln, and surrounding Harlem communities Develop strategic partnerships with lawmakers, business leaders, and community organizations to advance HCZ goals Maintain strong relationships and clear communication with HCZ staff and leadership Develop and implement youth engagement strategies for middle school, high school, and college-aged participants Identify and connect disengaged youth (18-24) to supportive services Lead safety improvement initiatives in the program area Plan and oversee community events and volunteer projects Collaborate with schools, parents, and students to improve and beautify community spaces Oversee event planning and execution for program activities Ensure data collection and reporting for program goals and metrics Coordinate with HCZ community centers to align programs with community needs Hire, train, and develop site management staff Benefits Competitive base salaries No-cost health insurance Annual performance bonuses Deferred bonus programs Paid time off Employee referral bonus Life Insurance Disability coverage Additional voluntary benefits Wellness discounts Commuter benefits Financial wellness perks Other benefits and discounts HCZ is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Note : The job posting includes related salary and title listings; this description reflects the Program Director role only.
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Is your CV ready If so, and you are confident this is the role for you, make sure to apply asap. The Director will bring a passion for HCZ’s mission: break the cycle of intergenerational poverty with comprehensive, on-the-ground programming that builds opportunities for children and families to thrive in school, work, and life. Community Pride is HCZ’s longstanding program that partners with tenant groups, block associations, faith-based institutions, and local businesses to address neighborhood needs and empower residents to actively contribute to Harlem’s growth. The Program Director will report to the Managing Director of Community and Family Engagement. We are seeking an experienced Program Director who can drive daily operations, meet short-term goals, ensure long-term sustainability, manage client relationships, and enhance HCZ’s presence in the community. For more information, check out Want to Work at Harlem Children\'s Zone? Here\'s 7 Things You Need to Know. Base pay range $80,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr Note: This range is provided by Harlem Children\'s Zone. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Salary range note: The salary range for this position is $80,000-$90,000 per year. To be considered, interested applicants should apply directly through the posting. Responsibilities Provide leadership and direction to a team of Community Organizers to ensure efficient, successful delivery of program services. Organize and work closely with the Community Advisory Board and stakeholders within the St. Nicholas Houses, Lincoln, and other Harlem communities to identify and address needs. Collaborate with lawmakers, community decision makers, business leaders, and other organizations to develop and promote HCZ goals. Foster strong relationships and effective communication with HCZ staff and leadership. Develop and implement strategies engaging middle school, high school, and college-aged youth in community service projects that promote ownership and accountability. Engage youth 18-24 who are not in school, unemployed, or recently incarcerated, and connect them to supportive programs and services. Identify and implement safety improvement initiatives in and around the St. Nicholas housing development. Plan and oversee community-related events and beautification efforts with neighborhood schools, parents, and residents. Oversee development and execution of special events and program activities. Ensure program-related goals, data, and metrics are established and reported accurately. Engage with Harlem Children\'s Zone community centers to align engagements with community needs. Oversee, train, and develop site management staff. Perform other duties as assigned. Schedule Monday – Friday Must be available to work flexible hours (after hours, weekends, and holidays as needed) Qualifications Bachelor\'s degree (Master\'s Preferred) with 5+ years of experience managing and leading all aspects of a community-based organization and/or corporate environment Demonstrated commitment to HCZ\'s mission Strong management skills, including the ability to develop others Experience in planning community events and creating new program initiatives Knowledge of and sensitivity to issues in underserved communities of color Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook Ability to work flexible hours as needed Strong communication with sensitivity, tact, and professionalism Ability to track and analyze program data and update SOPs as needed Open to working with a diverse population of families, parents/caregivers, and children Innovative mindset and approach to program management Unimpeachable ethical standards, confidentiality, integrity, and collaborative leadership Bilingual Spanish/English/French is a plus What You\'ll Do Lead and direct a team of Community Organizers to ensure effective program delivery Engage with the Community Advisory Board and other stakeholders to identify and meet community needs in St. Nicholas Houses, Lincoln, and surrounding Harlem communities Develop strategic partnerships with lawmakers, business leaders, and community organizations to advance HCZ goals Maintain strong relationships and clear communication with HCZ staff and leadership Develop and implement youth engagement strategies for middle school, high school, and college-aged participants Identify and connect disengaged youth (18-24) to supportive services Lead safety improvement initiatives in the program area Plan and oversee community events and volunteer projects Collaborate with schools, parents, and students to improve and beautify community spaces Oversee event planning and execution for program activities Ensure data collection and reporting for program goals and metrics Coordinate with HCZ community centers to align programs with community needs Hire, train, and develop site management staff Benefits Competitive base salaries No-cost health insurance Annual performance bonuses Deferred bonus programs Paid time off Employee referral bonus Life Insurance Disability coverage Additional voluntary benefits Wellness discounts Commuter benefits Financial wellness perks Other benefits and discounts HCZ is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Note : The job posting includes related salary and title listings; this description reflects the Program Director role only.
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