Managing Director of External Programs

Managing Director of External Programs YM & YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood 54 Nagle Ave New York, NY 10040 JOB 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 that all DYCD regulations are followed, including those governing reports, program evaluations, and budgets Engage with school leaders at sites where programs are facilitated, including participating in regular school leadership meetings, to maintain relationships with leaders and coordinate programs with the schools Supervise staff responsible for implementing and expanding Summer Youth Employment Programs (SYEP) for Younger Youth and Older Youth Manage the development and strengthening of partnerships with new and existing worksites for SYEP Older Youth Conduct site visits at schools and worksites to monitor operations, safety, and quality of the internship experience Manage the budgets for all external programs by working with the Finance Department Attract, recruit, develop, and retain a high-performing and high-potential talent pool of full-time and part-time staff Market all programs being supervised and expanded by working with the organization's marketing team Apply for grants and complete grant reports by working with the organization's grant writer Integrate the Y's universal Jewish values and its connection to Israel in all programs where appropriate LOCATIONS 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 SALARY $100,000-$110,000 POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK Full-time position, onsite at different DYCD-funded school sites and SYEP worksites Eight-hour workday (with half-hour unpaid lunch) Weekdays and weekends, and evenings as needed Minimum Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Master's degree strongly preferred (Bachelor's required) in one of the following fields: child development, education, physical education, or recreation. At least seven years of work with youth, including five years as a supervisor, demonstrating success in enrichment or educational environments, working with a broad spectrum of staff, volunteers, and program participants At least 10 years of youth development experience, including five (5) years of demonstrated success in an educational environment working with a broad spectrum of staff, volunteers, and program participants Demonstrated experience in curriculum and program development Current First Aid and CPR certification, and required Health & Safety certification preferred WORK AUTHORIZATION & CLEARANCE Documentation of U.S. citizenship or eligibility to work in the U.S. Must pass the background check, medical tests, fingerprinting through the Department of Health & Department of Education, and other pre-employment requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 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. $95,000 - $105,000 Agency Information:

Established in 1917 as one of the first Jewish community centers in New York City, the YM & YWHA of Washington Heights and Inwood (the Y) is a thriving and visionary not-for-profit human services organization in Northern Manhattan. We welcome people of diverse ethnicities and all ages, from pre-school to older adults, into the Y family with a wide range of educational, recreational and social services and programs that focus on improving the quality of their lives. With a long and distinguished history, the Y is a multi-service community center that is well known for its nurturing environment and non-judgmental philosophy.

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