Assistant Director, Community Programs & Engagement

Catholic Charities of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities of New York, Spellman Center, seeks an Assistant Director of Community Programming to oversee daily operations, build partnerships with residents and community groups, and strengthen the Center as a trusted neighborhood hub on the Lower East Side.

Reporting to the Division Director, you will lead program development, supervise staff, manage budgets, coordinate events, and collaborate with facilities and marketing to expand services for the Lower East Side.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in human services, nonprofit management, or community-based programming.
• Demonstrated experience in community organizing, engagement, or coalition building required.
• Experience managing community facilities or multi-use community centers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the day-to-day operations of the Spellman Center, including site operations, client flow, scheduling, and building security, in collaboration with the Director of Facilities.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate community programs, events, and initiatives that address neighborhood needs and promote community engagement.
• Conduct ongoing community needs assessments to identify service gaps, emerging needs, and priority areas to inform program development.
• Engage residents, community stakeholders, and partner organizations through surveys, focus groups, and convenings to ensure programming reflects community voice and priorities.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive plan to integrate new community programming into existing services, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and community needs.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with community organizations, government agencies, elected officials, funders, and other stakeholders to expand services and strengthen community impact.
• Collaborate with Program Directors to ensure coordinated center operations, consistent policies and procedures, and effective service delivery.
• Develop and manage a comprehensive calendar of programs, events, meetings, and community activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Project management

Networking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Catholic Charities of New York, Spellman Center, seeks an Assistant Director of Community Programming to oversee daily operations, build partnerships with residents and community groups, and strengthen the Center as a trusted neighborhood hub on the Lower East Side.

Reporting to the Division Director, you will lead program development, supervise staff, manage budgets, coordinate events, and collaborate with facilities and marketing to expand services for the Lower East Side.