Afterschool Director At CHENY Community Center

 With community residents leading the way, the mission of Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation (CHLDC) is to build a strong, equitable East New York, where youth and adults achieve educational and economic success, secure and preserve affordable housing, and develop leadership skills to transform their lives and community. We actively promote policies that advance racial equity.

Position: Afterschool Director 

Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation has an opening for one (1) Part- time Afterschool Director in the Community Center Division. This position is salaried for 25 hours per week. AGENCY MISSION/STRATEGIC PLAN: Shows understanding and commitment to CH LDC mission and values, adherence to strategic plan, agency’s policies and procedures, participates in agency's committees/events. Supports leadership development & community building represents CHLDC and residents’ concerns in coalition and advocacy campaigns organizations.

Principal Core Competencies

• SUPERVISORY SKILLS: Is effective in developing others, provides consistent supervision opportunities, and provides regular performance feedback. Must develop and obtain respect and trust by being forthright with their team and the greater community of which they are a part.
• PLANNING, ORGANIZING, EXECUTION/IMPLEMENTATION OF PLANS: Well organized; identifies priorities, completes them in a timely way. Demonstrates initiative and flexibility. Approaches work assignments in systematic way; meets deadlines; organizes workspace to facilitate productivity.
• PROBLEM SOLVING, DECISION MAKING AND JUDGEMENT: Can find appropriate solutions to problems; works efficiently and effectively, confident and effective decision maker, gathers information to solve problems, anticipates problems and demonstrates accountability.
• COMMUNICATION: (Both written and verbal) Demonstrates the ability to express ideas and feelings clearly, consistently and effectively. Keeps supervisor properly informed of activities and/or concerns. Observes Agency’s policies and procedures.
• COLLABORATION: Maintains and models strong working relationships with staff, colleagues, funders and others in the field. Shows ability to work well with others as well as the ability to oversee and cultivate healthy teams.
• LEADERSHIP: Demonstrates the ability to establish authority through positive leadership and development practices, communication, and most importantly patience, giving our staff and students the confidence, stability and nurturing atmosphere they need to succeed.

Principal Duties:

• Design and implement high-quality after-school and summer camp programming, incorporating Arts, Sports and Fitness, Recreation, Community Service, Academic Assistance and Leadership Development.
• Hire, supervise, train and evaluate the performance of program staff. Conduct weekly staff meeting and 1:1 supervision with staff.
• Recruit, enroll and retain students to meet and exceed the required enrollment and rate of participation expectation of our funders.
• Plan and carry out family events and parent meetings.
• Assess and address the individual and collective needs of students and parents and solicit and respond to their input into the program.
• Build and maintain effective partnership with principal. Conduct a monthly meeting. Develop positive relations with all stakeholders, school staff, building partners, parents.
• Serve as liaison to funders and regulators of programs.
• Maintain contractual and regulatory compliance.
• Manage budget and petty cash account.
• Participate in division-wide, agency-wide, and project team meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned as necessary for the success of the program.

Position Requirements:

• Extensive experience with after school/extracurricular settings with middle school aged young people.
• Minimum 1 years of experience with supervision of a staff team of greater than 10 people.
• Demonstrated Commitment to youth development principles and practice and capacity to engage middle and high school aged youth. Familiarity with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) and/or 21st Century programs.
• Should be enthusiastic and dedicated to program’s educational and youth development goals.
• Bachelors in education, Social Work or related field required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish) preferred.

Compensation:

• $35/ hourly.
• Generous benefits package includes paid time off for service (in addition to vacation and holidays)
• Medical/dental/vision coverage and Retirement matching.
• Resources for professional development, and more.

To Apply:
Please forward cover letter, resume, and three references to Shawn McCauley, the Site Director of the CHENY
Community Center, at shawnm@cypresshills.org.

CYPRESS HILLS LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER AND IS COMMITTED TO WORKPLACE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment based on race, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We promote recognition and respect for individual and cultural differences, and we work to make our employees feel valued and appreciated, whatever their race, gender, background, or sexual orientation.

We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a pleasant working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and commensurate with experience.
EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans

Salary : $35