Afterschool Youth Development Director (021)

Socket.dev; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Youth Development Director to plan, organize, conduct and evaluate leadership development programs for youth ages 6-18, delivering engaging activities and guidance to help participants build character, citizenship and personal growth within a dynamic youth center setting.

The role emphasizes collaboration with families, schools and community partners, strong written and verbal communication, and a proven ability to engage youth from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• College degree from a state-accredited university and at least two years’ related experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively with youth aged 6–18 and other staff.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills essential.
• Proven track record engaging youth in a responsible and mature manner.

Responsibilities

• Recruit members for Character and Leadership Development programs.
• Deliver engaging programming for youth ages 6-18.
• Ensure effective delivery of programs in the Good Character and Citizenship area.
• Thoroughly evaluate all assigned departmental programs.
• Manage department inventory and budget, acquiring materials as needed.
• Collaborate with community partners, families, schools and organizations.
• Participate in organizational meetings and conferences.
• Maintain a healthy, safe environment in program areas.

Skills

College degree

Two years’ experience

Effective communication

Youth engagement

Diversity communication

Program planning

Safety awareness

Education

College degree

Job description

Summary: Youth Development Director will be responsible for planning, organizing, conducting and evaluating departmental leadership development programs, activities and events and providing individual guidance and referrals as needed.

Youth Development Director Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Recruit members for Character and Leadership Development programs.
• Deliver fun and engaging programming for boys and girls, ages 6-18.
• Ensure the effective delivery of all programs in the Good Character and Citizenship priority outcome area.
• Thoroughly evaluate all assigned departmental programs.
• Conduct periodic inventory of departmental equipment, recommend the acquisition of necessary materials and resources to support programs and order required materials and maintain the assigned budget.
• Collaborate with outside entities to enhance programs and services, families, schools and other organizations and institutions.
• Participate in organizational meetings and conferences as requested.
• Ensure a healthy, safe environment in program areas.

Youth Development Director Required Skills/Knowledge

• College degree preferred required from a state-accredited university or college and a minimum of two years’ experience in a related field.
• Ability to communicate effectively with young people from diverse backgrounds, ages 6-18 as well as a range of other organizational personnel in a courteous and professional manner.
• Highly motivated and dedicated to the organizational mission.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Proven track record of engaging youth in a responsible and mature manner.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not supervise any employees.

Work Environment

This job operates in a youth center environment. The environmental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive.

• Exposure to a variety of childhood and adult diseases and illnesses.
• Occasional exposure to a variety of weather conditions.
• Exposure to heated/air conditioned and ventilated facilities.
• Exposure to a building in which a variety of chemical substances are used for cleaning, instruction, and/or operation of equipment.
• Function in a workplace that can be noisy at times.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.

Unless reasonable accommodations can be made while performing this job, the staff member shall:

• Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.
• Sit, stand and walk for required periods of time.
• Speak and hear.
• Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision.
• Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, computers, and/or controls.

• Hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm.
• Use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired.
• Use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects.

• Some filing may be required - This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending or standing on a stool as necessary.
• Be able to lift up to 25 pounds

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday 7:30am to 3:30pm. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel

Work may require local travel and may require occasional overnight travel and weekend and/or evening work.