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Position: Managing Director, Afterschool Programs

Department: Afterschool

Reports to: Chief Program Officer

Hours: Monday – Friday, 10:00am – 7:00pm

FLSA: Full-Time – Exempt

Bronx House is a multi-site nonprofit organization serving the diverse population of the Northeast Bronx through a broad variety of programs for children and youth, adults and families, and older adults. Our mission is to provide individuals and families with the tools to enrich their lives and build healthy, inclusive communities. We are a modern interpretation of the traditional settlement house. We welcome innovative, qualified individuals who have with diverse backgrounds and experiences, and are inspired by our mission and are highly motivated to bettering lives. 

We are seeking a qualified, experienced Managing Director with a strong commitment to youth development for our four Afterschool Programs. The Managing Director is a member of the agency’s leadership team. The Managing Director will work collaboratively with a team of Multi-Site Directors Afterschool Program Directors, School Staff, and stakeholders. 

We welcome hard working, talented individuals who have diverse backgrounds and experiences, are inspired by our mission and are highly motivated to change lives. Our Afterschool Programs allows participants to explore interests and passions, develop positive social connections, contribute to their community, become life-long learners, and gain meaningful experiences. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Supervision, training, evaluation, and recruitment of Afterschool Directors and other program staff that aligns with our mission, vision, and best youth development practices.
• Collaborate, build relationships, and advocate with key stakeholders (principals, parents, DYCD and ADVANTAGE staff, and funders).
• Program monitoring and management of the day to day program operations and supervision including attendance, incidences, reporting, and evaluation and assessment.
• Assurance of compliance, high quality, and high performing programs that meet contractual, regulatory, and agency evaluative measures and standards.
• Meet with Program Directors regularly for program planning and development of activities.
• Resolve conflicts and negotiate solutions as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s degree preferred) in Education, Social Work, Child Development, Not for Profit management or related field.
• Three to five or more years supervising staff as a Program Director of sizeable programs with increasingly levels of responsibility preferably in urban education and/or youth development.
• Five (5) or more years work experience in the Youth Development Field.
• NYS OCFS School Age Child Care (SACC) Director credentials preferred or requirement to secure and maintain SACC credential training and certification.
• Working knowledge of public educational and afterschool programs/systems.
• Knowledge of contractual, regulatory, funding, and budgetary requirements regarding, Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) COMPASS/SONYC programs, and NYS School Age Child Care (SACC) regulations and NYS OCFS Advantage Afterschool funding.
• Excellent skills in the areas of communication (oral and written), interpersonal, cultural competency, sense of judgement, and decision making.
• Excellent organizational, time management, supervision and follow-up skills.

Additional Details:

• Bronx House offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package. The benefits package includes medical/dental/vision offerings, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, pension plan and a 403b plan, and Bronx House family membership. We value health and wellness too and as such staff can earn up to 25 annual leave days (15 vacation, 10 sick days, and enjoy most federal holidays.

Schedule: Monday-Friday; 10:00 am – 7:00 pm; additional times/dates as required for events & meetings.