Assistant Director

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• 3+ years (5+ years preferred) of direct supervisory and program management experience in community building/engagement/organizing/advocacy or related fields

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, detail-oriented, Strategic planning, problem-solving, emotional intelligence, and leadership skills.
• Advanced interpersonal and public speaking skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Zoom, and Outlook)
• Prior experience with budget management (I.e., balancing budgets, spending proposals, cost analysis, etc.)
• Experience with Salesforce/data management systems is strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple time-sensitive tasks independently
• Experience working with community groups and community-based organizations
• Networking experience, community building, and Familiar with the Harlem Community, related service providers, and challenges prevalent in underserved communities of color
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate with sensitivity, tact, and professionalism
• Open to working with a diverse population of families, parents/caregivers, and children within the community
• Highly collaborative, customer service-focused, and dedicated to fostering a welcoming and supportive environment for all.
• Bilingual Spanish/English/French is a plus

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision of a team, including managers and community organizers, to ensure efficient delivery of community and program services
• Responsible for overseeing the planning and implementation of community-driven initiatives, workshops, events, and activities
• Develop and implement programs that support efforts for meeting programmatic goals within the following areas: Community Organizing, Leadership Development, Community Outreach, and Neighborhood Revitalization
• Schedule and manage local community outreach, including door-knocking, telephone campaigns, etc.
• Work with the program director to create, plan, and execute the department's mission and vision
• Work with the program director to support the management of organization-wide events and activities
• Work with the program director to develop and successfully execute program strategies and processes, including but not limited to direct services for the residents
• Foster strong relationships and effective communications with staff, HCZ leadership, and local community stakeholders
• Attend and participate in community, block, and tenant association meetings and events
• Ensure all data and information are correctly tracked, reported, and updated promptly
• Oversee, develop, and manage the CYC Community Youth Connections to increase scholar participation
• Work with local businesses to serve as vendors for the program
• Stipend management
• Recruit local volunteers for activities, including community advisory board and resident meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Schedule Must be available to work flexible hours, including evenings and Saturdays

Benefits

• Highest competitive base salaries
• Paid time off
• Employee referral bonus
• Career advancement
• No-cost health insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-and long-term disability
• Additional voluntary benefits
• Wellness discounts
• Commute benefits
• Financial wellness perks
• Additional Benefits (Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.)