Teen Director (Chinatown YMCA)

The YMCA of Greater New York is here for all New Yorkers — to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. Founded in 1852, today the Y serves a diverse population of more than half a million New Yorkers who learn, grow, and thrive through programs and services at our 24 branches. Community is the cornerstone of the Y. Together, we connect active, engaged New Yorkers to build stronger communities.

The Chinatown YMCA is seeking a qualified individual who Under the supervision of the Youth and Family Director, the Teen Director is responsible for management of all YMCA Teen Programs at Chinatown YMCA, which includes the overall development, administration, supervision and evaluation of the Leaders Club, Teen Center, and any other teen program run by the branch.  The Teen Director will focus on maintaining a quality program while raising additional funds to expand the program to meet the needs of the community.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Fiscal, government contract, foundation, and corporate grant management.
• Assist Fund Development Director in grant writing.
• Meet or exceed all contract requirements. 
• Plan and create new and innovative teen programs that meet the needs of the community in keeping with the Branch priority objectives and strategic plan.
• Work collaboratively with branch staff to develop new programs.
• Recruit, select, develop, train and supervise staff.
• Develop and grow community partnerships and create and track a resource referral system for youth and families.
• Represents the Branch at necessary related program cabinets (i.e Teen Leadership Meeting
• To successfully maintain and continue to improve the quality of all programs.
• Become a certified trainer in at least 1 youth area and lead training events.
• Other activities and duties that address the ongoing health and well-being of our staff and members.
• Follow and maintain sanitary habits in accordance with CDC guidelines.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum of one (1) to two (2) years supervising community based youth programs and experience developing
• prevention programs. 
• Experience with case management and youth counseling in a mental health setting.
• Knowledge of: Development and administration of youth programs, Supervision, Contract management, Grant Writing
• Bi-Lingual: Spanish, preferred. 

We offer an exciting and innovative work environment with a culture committed to serving all members of our community. As a leading not-for-profit, community service organization, our Association relies heavily on fundraising to support the wide range of programs we proudly provide the communities we serve. Our expectation is that all staff promotes participation of their branch fundraising efforts in some capacity. 

Benefits:

The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members including retirement benefits, medical, paid-time off, free YMCA membership and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual’s employment status (ie. full-time or part-time), tenure and/or the number of hours scheduled to work. Click here for more information.

How to Apply:

If you would like to be a member of our dynamic team, please complete our online application and submit your résumé and a thoughtful cover letter that explains your interest in the role and our organization.

If you are a current YMCA employee, please submit your application through the Internal Career Site in Cornerstone. 

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