Program Director- NYCA Cornerstone

Position Description

Position

Program Director

Classification

Non-Exempt

Compensation

$50,000- $55,000

Department

Patterson Community Center

Location

210 Alexander Avenue

Reports to

Department Head of Middle Schools

DATE

5/12/2025

General Overview: East Side House Settlement is a community resource in the South Bronx. We believe education is the for key that enables all people to create an economic and civic opportunities for themselves, their families and the communities. We are seeking a dynamic, hard-working and creative leader who shares our passion for providing exceptional programming to children and families in the South Bronx and Northern section of Manhattan.

Under the supervision of the Department Head of Middle Schools, the Program Director, with latitude for independent judgment, will be responsible for the overall development, implementation and supervision of the New York City Housing Authority (NYCA) Cornerstone. Also, there is an expectation to develop and lead high quality, innovative programming for our middle school, high school, and adult participants.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Program & Community Development:

• Provide leadership and strategic direction to full-time and part-time program staff assigned to a cornerstone, evenings, Saturdays, and summer day camp
• Recruit, hire, orient, and develop program staff
• Provide direct/indirect supervision of all program staff and delivery of services on a day-to-day basis, 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 Connect report
• Serves as the primary liaison for school administration, parents, and other community entities and constituencies
• Prepare and evaluate mid-year performance reviews of program staff
• Work with program staff to improve job performance through ongoing mentoring and coaching, and monthly staff development
• Facilitate monthly team meetings and ensure that all staff meetings are adequately executed
• 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 participate 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
• Provide and maintain a safe program environment abiding by safety protocols outlined by DYCD, ESH, Office of Child and Family Services, and DOH Safety plan.
• Seek partnership opportunities and bring in at least three new partners a year to leverage resources to support programs
• Create quarterly community events, special events, and workshop series
• Assess program on quarterly to ensure that community needs are met

Administrative:

• Ensure attendance tracking and reporting. Meet contractual requirements regarding enrollment and attendance
• Respond to all electronic and phone communication within two business days
• Ensure all DOH School-Aged Child Care and DOH Summer Day Camp regulations and procedures are complied with and conduct a quarterly self-checklist inspection
• Coordinate and execute all major events and activities along with other ESH's Program Directors
• Responsible for the CACFP Food Program and all 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
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