Assistant Director

Harlem Children's Zone; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Employee referral bonus

Wellness discounts

Job summary

Harlem Children's Zone in New York seeks an enthusiastic Assistant Director for Community Pride. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree, over 3 years of supervisory experience, and a passion for community building. Responsibilities include leading teams, managing community initiatives, and developing outreach programs. Competitive salary of $70,000-$75,000 annually, with comprehensive benefits and a supportive environment dedicated to empowering children and families.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of direct supervisory experience in community building.
• Strong leadership skills and emotional intelligence.
• Experience managing budgets and overseeing multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team to ensure efficient delivery of services.
• Plan and implement community-driven initiatives.
• Develop programs supporting community organizing and outreach.

Skills

Excellent communication

Project management

Community organizing

Bilingual Spanish/English/French

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Salesforce

Job description

Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) — a world-renowned education and poverty‑fighting organization based in New York — seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, mission‑aligned Assistant Director to join Community Pride.

The Assistant Director will bring a passion for the mission of Harlem Children’s Zone: break the cycle of intergenerational poverty with comprehensive, on‑the‑ground programming that builds up opportunities for children and families to thrive in school, work, and life.

Community Pride is a resident‑driven, neighborhood revitalization program that has led to the creation of community coalitions and the transfer of city‑owned buildings to resident management and ownership. We work with community residents to develop their leadership skills, advocate for services, enhance the physical environment of their neighborhood, and improve overall economic stability.

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Director who can efficiently drive daily operations in a fast‑paced environment, meet short‑term goals, and increase the productivity of Community Pride in Harlem. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for the mission of HCZ, an understanding of Harlem culture, strong project management skills, and proven community‑organizing expertise. The Assistant Director will report directly to the Program Director.

Qualifications

• 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 is required.

Who you are

• 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

What you’ll do

• 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
• Establish partnerships 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

As a member of the Harlem Children’s Zone team, you will join a supportive and inclusive community dedicated to helping children, families — and our staff — thrive. We offer highly competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for growth.

Our exceptional full‑time benefits include:

• Highly 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
• Commuter benefits
• Financial wellness perks
• Additional Benefits (Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.)

The salary range for this position is $70,000-$75,000 per year.

Harlem Children’s Zone is an EOE.