Program Director - Youth Services - Beacon/Cornerstone Program
The Mosholu Montefiore Community Center (MMCC) is the largest not-for-profit provider of quality education, employment, and health and recreation programs in the impoverished neighborhoods of the North Bronx, serving the needs of more than 35,000 residents each year. Since our founding as a neighborhood community center in 1942, MMCC has served the needs of thousands of neighbors from all cultural backgrounds, religions, races, ethnicities, sexual orientations and special needs.
The mission of MMCC is to improve the lives of Bronx and Manhattan residents with our dedication to humanitarian efforts; reaching out to a rich tapestry of cultures, building gateways to success through quality service and programs, building confidence, sustainability and working toward self-sufficiency for the individuals we serve.
We have a family like working atmosphere where everyone works as a team. Join us in building communities one life at a time and build relationships that last a lifetime.
MMCC is seeking an experienced Program Director with 2+ years’ full time experience supervising staff and developing effective Programs. Previous staff supervision experience is mandatory in this position. Candidates must have knowledge and experience of DYCD programs including DYCD online/Connect. The ideal candidate will also have a strong knowledge of public relations & youth development. For additional requirements, please see below.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Planning the delivery of the overall program and activities in accordance with the mission and the goals of the Agency.
- Developing new initiatives to support the strategic direction of the Agency.
- Developing and implementing long-term goals and objectives to achieve the successful outcome of the program.
- Assisting in the creation of an annual budget and operating plan to support the program.
- Building upon the program evaluation framework to assess the strengths of the program and to identify areas for improvement.
- The ability to engage in crisis-intervention activities and demonstrate, lead, and teach a range of group activities.
- Serving as the Program marketer and partner to the community, neighboring communities, schools, and other local agencies.
- Ensuring that activities operate within the policies and procedures of the Agency.
- Ensuring that activities comply with all relevant legislation and professional standards.
- The ability to firmly meet all deadlines pertaining to payroll and new hire packages.
Work Schedule:
Requirements:
The ideal candidate will possess:
- A Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Education, Human Services, Recreation or a related field is required
- 2 years full time experience supervising staff is mandatory
- A strong knowledge of public relations & youth development
- Demonstrated ability to work with flexibility and efficiency in a fast-paced environment
- The ability to work sensitively with diverse people and communities
- High standards, integrity, a detail-oriented, well-organized self-starter who enjoys working in a collaborative environment
- Strong interpersonal skills, sound judgment and discretion.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Required Software:
- Knowledge of DYCD online/connect STRONGLY preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Benefits:
- MMCC offers health, dental, vision, life insurance, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, dependent care & transit accounts, retirement plans, vacation/sick leave, paid holidays, professional development opportunities and employee discounts
To Apply:
- Interested candidates please email resumes and address cover letters to Shonte Armstrong, Project Manager for Youth Services.
- Your cover letter must address your interest in MMCC, your qualifications for this position and salary requirements.
- Resumes received without a cover letter stating salary requirements will not be considered MMCC offers a competitive salary, health, dental, vision, retirement plans, vacation and holidays.
- We are looking for individuals with a high level of maturity, respect for others, the ability to work on a team, and an appreciation for a multicultural workplace
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, DRUG FREE WORKPLACE.
MMCC is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to cultural competency, diversity, and inclusion and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by the applicable law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $58,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Do you have knowledge of DYCD online/connect?
Education:
Experience:
- Supervising: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person