Program Director (NYCHA Teen Expansion Project)

Organization Overview: The Goddard Riverside Community Center (Goddard Riverside) and the Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center (Isaacs Center) are well-established Manhattan community-based agencies that support services to approximately 30,000 New Yorkers. We are two of New York City’s leading human services organizations meeting the needs of children, youth and families, homeless individuals, and older adults through-out Manhattan and New York City. We work every day for a fair and just society where all people have the opportunity to make choices that lead to better lives for themselves and their families. The Isaacs Center focuses primarily on the needs of children and low-income families, out-of-school and out-of-work youth, and aging New Yorkers. We operate at community centers located in the neighborhoods of East Harlem and Yorkville, and seek to deliver programs that are impactful, innovative, and intergenerational.

Program Description: Goddard Riverside Community Center is working in collaboration with the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development and the New York City Housing Authority to provide Leadership opportunities and have knowledge of Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) for young people 13 to 24 years old at our Teen Center location, Lincoln Square Neighborhood Center on the Upper Westside. Teen Center @ Lincoln Square Neighborhood Center is located within the Amsterdam Addition Housing Development and across from the Amsterdam Houses. The teen center operates seven days a week during the summer months.

Position Summary: The GRCC Teen Center at Lincoln Square Neighborhood Center seeking a dynamic individual to oversee the day-to-day program activities and functions. The primary duty is to manage the programmatic and administrative aspects of the Teen Program in a manner consistent with DYCD and NYCHA guidelines.

Schedule: Monday-Friday (5:30pm-11:00pm) Saturday-Sunday (3:00pm-11:00pm)

Hourly Rate: $36/hr

Role, Responsibilities, and Essential Duties

• Responsible for providing administrative supervision of program and staff
• Program Outreach
• Oversee enrollment, engagement and retain teen participants
• Assure the facilitation and enforcement of safety procedures in accordance with the program’s Safety Plan, DYCD & Department of Health Guidelines.
• Ensure timely and accurate data submission into the required data base (SharePoint enrollment and attendance tracking)
• Serve as a positive and engaging role model for participants and staff
• Always maintain a high level of flexibility and professionalism
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• Must be able to pass the organizational background check
• Current CPR/First Aid Training a plus
• Current DOE & DOH mandated trainings a plus
• Experience working with teens

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Familiar with Microsoft Outlook, SharePoint & Word
• Ability to work independently and as a team
• Strong leadership development with knowledge of STEM
• Demonstrated strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to be flexible with the children
• Must be Patient
• Must have a good sense of humor and enjoy working with children
• Additional skills in music, dance, sports, etc. a plus
• Must be able to communicate effectively with parents

Physical Requirements

• Frequent bending, kneeling, walking –include participating in program activities with program participants

Work Environment

• Mainly Indoor/Outdoor /community center setting

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace community grounded in respect for differences. We support hiring a broadly diverse team of qualified individuals who will contribute to our organizations.

Goddard Riverside and Isaacs Center provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job related task other than those specifically presented in this description. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.