We are seeking a full-time program director for a new SONYC (Middle School OST) after-school program in one of the largest middle schools in Manhattan. The program director must be patient, compassionate, proactive, organized, creative, resourceful, and a good judge of character. The program director must be an educator, a manager, a counselor, a mediator, an administrator, an ambassador, a problem solver, a negotiator, a coach, and a nurse. He or she must be a credible authority at the program, skillfully managing relationships with program staff, students, parents, custodians and school administration, as well as representatives of DYCD and OCFS. He or she must be one of those special people who finds joy helping middle school students through the maelstrom of early adolescence. He or she must be able to earn their trust and gain their confidence. The director must have the ability to hire staff who relate well to the students, and design activities that are developmentally appropriate and suit the individual needs of the students.

Responsibilities Include:

Developing and implementing program structure and activities
Overseeing day-to-day program operations
Hiring, managing and supervising line staff
Maintaining staff files onsite
Recruiting and enrolling participants
Reporting on enrollment and attendance to DYCD
Managing budgets
Organizing special events
Constant communication with parents, students and school staff
Identifying and implementing professional development

Qualifications:

Four-year college degree, preferably in a field related to education and/or child development
Professional experience in a school, after-school program, or other youth service, in a leadership capacity
Ability to manage employees of disparate skill and experience levels
Exemplary oral and written verbal skills, and a comfortable, professional demeanor in person, on the phone, and over email.
Experienced in hiring and supervising staff
Excellent computer skills
Able to produce schedules, manage budgets, and submit reporting on attendance and expenses accurately and on time

How to apply

Email jobs@manhattanyouth.org, and attach:

Cover letter
Resume
Writing Sample

For the writing sample, create a special event that you would like to implement in an after-school program.

Describe the educational and developmental goals of the event.
Draft a promotional email or flyer to send to parents that will build excitement for the event.