YM & YWHA of Washington Heights and Inwood
Managing Director of External Programs
YM & YWHA of Washington Heights and Inwood, New York, New York, us, 10261
Managing Director of External Programs
YM & YWHA of Washington Heights and Inwood invites applications for the Managing Director of External Programs role, leading the development and expansion of youth programs across schools and community sites.
Pay Range Base salary: $100,000 – $110,000 per year, commensurate with skills and experience.
About YM & YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood Founded in 1917, the YM & YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood is a not‑for‑profit Jewish community center that welcomes people of all backgrounds. We provide educational, recreational, and social services to enhance the quality of life for our clients.
Responsibilities
Supervise staff responsible for implementing and expanding school‑based programs, including those funded by the Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) COMPASS programs.
Oversee COMPASS Elementary, SONYC Middle, and COMPASS High programs, including components.
Ensure compliance with all DYCD regulations, including reports, evaluations, and budgets.
Engage with school leaders at program sites, participating in leadership meetings to maintain relationships and coordinate programs.
Supervise staff implementing and expanding Summer Youth Employment Programs (SYEP) for Younger and Older Youth.
Develop and strengthen partnerships with new and existing worksites for SYEP Older Youth.
Conduct site visits to monitor operations, safety, and quality of internship experiences.
Manage budgets for all external programs in collaboration with Finance.
Attract, recruit, develop, and retain a high‑performing and high‑potential talent pool of full‑time and part‑time staff.
Market all supervised and expanded programs with the organization’s marketing team.
Apply for grants and complete grant reports with the organization’s grant writer.
Integrate the Y’s universal Jewish values and its connection to Israel into all appropriate programs.
Qualifications
Master’s degree strongly preferred (Bachelor’s required) in child development, education, physical education, or recreation.
At least seven years of youth work, including five years as a supervisor in enrichment or educational environments.
Minimum 10 years of youth development experience, with at least five years in a leadership role.
Demonstrated experience in curriculum and program development.
Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
Current First Aid and CPR certification; Health & Safety certification preferred.
Location
YM & YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood, 54 Nagle Avenue, NY, NY 10024.
P.S. 173, 306 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY 10033.
Columbia Secondary School, 425 W 123rd St, New York, NY 10027.
Position Type and Hours
Full‑time position, onsite at various DYCD‑funded school sites and SYEP worksites.
Eight‑hour workday with a half‑hour unpaid lunch.
Weekdays, weekends, and evenings as needed.
Work Authorization Documentation of U.S. citizenship or eligibility to work in the U.S. is required. Candidates must pass background checks, medical tests, fingerprinting through the Department of Health & Department of Education, and other pre‑employment requirements.
EEO Statement YM & YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
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Pay Range Base salary: $100,000 – $110,000 per year, commensurate with skills and experience.
About YM & YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood Founded in 1917, the YM & YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood is a not‑for‑profit Jewish community center that welcomes people of all backgrounds. We provide educational, recreational, and social services to enhance the quality of life for our clients.
Responsibilities
Supervise staff responsible for implementing and expanding school‑based programs, including those funded by the Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) COMPASS programs.
Oversee COMPASS Elementary, SONYC Middle, and COMPASS High programs, including components.
Ensure compliance with all DYCD regulations, including reports, evaluations, and budgets.
Engage with school leaders at program sites, participating in leadership meetings to maintain relationships and coordinate programs.
Supervise staff implementing and expanding Summer Youth Employment Programs (SYEP) for Younger and Older Youth.
Develop and strengthen partnerships with new and existing worksites for SYEP Older Youth.
Conduct site visits to monitor operations, safety, and quality of internship experiences.
Manage budgets for all external programs in collaboration with Finance.
Attract, recruit, develop, and retain a high‑performing and high‑potential talent pool of full‑time and part‑time staff.
Market all supervised and expanded programs with the organization’s marketing team.
Apply for grants and complete grant reports with the organization’s grant writer.
Integrate the Y’s universal Jewish values and its connection to Israel into all appropriate programs.
Qualifications
Master’s degree strongly preferred (Bachelor’s required) in child development, education, physical education, or recreation.
At least seven years of youth work, including five years as a supervisor in enrichment or educational environments.
Minimum 10 years of youth development experience, with at least five years in a leadership role.
Demonstrated experience in curriculum and program development.
Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
Current First Aid and CPR certification; Health & Safety certification preferred.
Location
YM & YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood, 54 Nagle Avenue, NY, NY 10024.
P.S. 173, 306 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY 10033.
Columbia Secondary School, 425 W 123rd St, New York, NY 10027.
Position Type and Hours
Full‑time position, onsite at various DYCD‑funded school sites and SYEP worksites.
Eight‑hour workday with a half‑hour unpaid lunch.
Weekdays, weekends, and evenings as needed.
Work Authorization Documentation of U.S. citizenship or eligibility to work in the U.S. is required. Candidates must pass background checks, medical tests, fingerprinting through the Department of Health & Department of Education, and other pre‑employment requirements.
EEO Statement YM & YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
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