Assistant Director - Wyckoff Gardens

TITLE: Cornerstone Program Assistant Director

DEPARTMENT: Youth and Community Development Services

PROGRAM: Wyckoff Gardens; 280 Wyckoff Street Brooklyn, NY 11217

SCHEDULE: School-Year: Monday-Friday, alternating times of 11am - 7pm, or 2pm - 10pm, alternating Saturdays 10am-5pm; Summer: Monday-Friday, 8am - 4pm, or 3pm - 11pm; at least 3 days out of the summer program weeks, PD must close program at 11pm; Saturdays (various); as a non-exempt employee, working hours will include non-standard hours

SALARY RANGE: $50,000 - $55,000 annually

REPORTS TO: Cornerstone Program Director/Brooklyn Deputy Director

DATE: November 2026

JOB SUMMARY: Grand Street Settlement Cornerstone Program Assistant Directors are responsible for assisting in the overall development, implementation, and supervision of the NYCHA Community Center. In addition, there is an expectation of high quality, innovative programming for our elementary, middle school, high school and adult participants. Due to the funding and the small nature of the program space, this position is compensated differently than a program space and funding availability of our larger sites.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Associates degree or equivalent of 5+ years in youth services, supervisory experience preferred

Familiarity with respective BK communities, key stakeholders and resources

Experienced in designing, planning, and implementing structured programs

1+ years in supervising staff

1+ years of budget, contract and grant management experience

Ability to work independently, assesses priorities, and take initiative

High level of proficiency in administrative work

Capacity to thrive under pressure while working on multiple tasks and projects

Knowledge of the public education system and positive youth development best practices

Strong public speaking, writing and organizational skills

A team player with demonstrated commitment to working with urban youth and young adults from an asset-based perspective

Ability to set up and maintain work environment that challenges gender stereotypes and is LGBTQIA+-friendly

A background in partnering with the Department of Education and local community based organizations to support programs

Have skills in experiential learning and group facilitation with youth

Must be an outstanding strategic thinker

Must be flexible, cooperative and willing to work in a team environment

Proficiency in Microsoft office suite

Proficiency in a variety of internet research and communication functions

Experienced in DYCD programming regulations and DYCD online

Must obtain NYC Dept. of Health fingerprint clearance and State Central Registry (SCR) clearance ($25 fee)

Must have NYS Food Handler’s Certificate

Must be CPR and Advanced First Aid Certified

Bilingual required (fluent in Spanish/English)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the supervision of the BK Program Supervisor & Cornerstone Program Director, ensure the following:

Program & Community Development:

Provide direct leadership and strategic direction to two program staff

Support with the orientation and evaluation of program staff assigned to center-based after school program, evenings, Saturdays and summer day camp

Support with supervision of all program staff under the guidance of the program director and delivery of services on a day-to-day basis, in order to ensure that all goals, targets, and performance outcomes are met on a daily/weekly/monthly basis

Responsible for participant recruitment and retention strategies by utilizing the DYCD online report

Serves as the primary liaison for school administration, parents and other community entities and constituencies

Work with the Program Director to ensure staff improve job performance through ongoing mentoring, coaching, and monthly staff development

Facilitate bi-monthly team meetings and ensure that all staff meetings are properly executed

Work with the Program Director to set, communicate and enforce clear standards for quality youth development programming

Actively engage community residents, local businesses, community leaders, tenant association, youth, and Resident Advisor to participant on monthly advisory board and youth council to support to community needs

Must understand and navigate community culture and dynamic to ensure program quality

Participate in ongoing efforts to advocate for program needs via community coalition building and via administering feedback surveys and program assessments

Seek partnership opportunities and bring in at least 3 new partners a year to support programs

Create quarterly community events, special events, and workshop series

Assess program on quarterly to ensure that community needs

Administrative:

Ensure attendance tracking and reporting meets contractual requirements regarding enrollment and attendance.

Respond to all electronic and phone communication within 2 business days

Ensure all DOH School-Aged Child Care and DOH Summer Day Camp regulations and procedures are complied with and conduct quarterly self-checklist inspection

Coordinate and execute all major events and activities along with other GSS’s Program Directors

Responsible for the CACFP Food Program and all of its components, including reporting and maintaining appropriate documentation

Communicate with NYCHA and DYCD key stakeholders, as well as participate in meetings

Prepare a monthly calendar of events, programs, meetings, and activities.

Create a budget plan that supports program needs and ensure timely spending.

Collaborate on cross-borough and agency/ department wide events and strategic planning efforts.

Facility:

Maintain and diligently follow up on facility logs to ensure timely response

Ensure maintenance and cleanliness of facility and coordinate with agency (NYCHA & DYCD) to effectively maximize program space

Bi-yearly beautification/upgrade projects for the center

Seek partnership opportunities and bring in at least 3 new partners a year

Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director/Deputy Director/CPO

SUMMER: Manage MS Expansion program (open seven days a week) as required and be available during off hours to provide additional support as needed to the Program Director and Evening Supervisors (including weekends).

HOW TO APPLY: Please submit a resume and a thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications for the position you are applying for. If selected, we ask that you also provide us with three (3) professional references that we can contact (at least one (1) professional reference should be from a former supervisor). Please click the link below, or paste it into a search bar, and apply online through our career center.

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No phone calls, please.

Please be advised that we can only make job offers once your clearances come through.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)