Assistant Director - Cornerstone Farragut

Brooklyn Community Services; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 36.000 - 44.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Brooklyn Community Services (BCS) is seeking an Assistant Director for Cornerstone Programs in Brooklyn, NY. You will supervise staff and activities, coordinate schedules, and help deliver high-quality youth programs aligned with BCS philosophy.

The role requires evening weekday shifts and weekend availability. A focus on safety, outreach, and community partnerships will drive program success and youth engagement.

Formación

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Ability to supervise staff and coordinate activities.

Responsabilidades

• Supervises staff and participants, providing regular supervision and feedback.
• Develops staff schedules, enforces rules, and evaluates activities.
• Assists with hiring, training, and evaluating center staff.
• Schedules facilities and manages setup/breakdown of equipment.
• Manages crises and handles mental health issues as needed.
• Facilitates mediations and conflict resolutions between participants and parents.
• Supports planning trips, celebrations, and leadership activities.
• Builds one-on-one relationships with participants, parents, and partners.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Supervision

Staff scheduling

Hiring & training

Conflict resolution

Crisis management

Communication

Educación

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree

Descripción del empleo

Position: Assistant Director - Cornerstone Programs

Reports to: Program Director

Location: Farragut - 228 York Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Hours/Schedule: Full Time 35 hours per week --

School Year Program Hours: Tues – Fri, 2pm-10pm and Sat, 10am -5pm

Summer Program Hours: Weds – Fri, 3pm to 11pm and Sat & Sun, 3pm to 11pm

Must be able to work evening weekday shifts, and Saturdays and Sundays.

Salary Range: $40,000 - $40,000

Position Summary

Founded in 1866, Brooklyn Community Services (BCS) empowers children and families to reach their full potential, strengthen families, and foster self-sufficiency in adults. With programs in 25 locations, BCS serves more than 12,000 individuals a year.

Cornerstone Programs provide academic and recreational opportunities to children, teens and adults in NYCHA community centers. The Cornerstone program is offered every weekday from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm, Saturdays from 10:00 am to 5:00pm, and extended hours during the summer and school holidays. BCS Cornerstone Programs are located in Brownsville, Fort Greene, and Coney Island.

In conjunction with the Site Director, supervises staff and participants in the community center. Oversees the day-to-day activities of the center. Assists Site Director in creating high quality experiences that are aligned with the BCS philosophy: planning, organizing, developing, scheduling, enforcing rules, and evaluating recreation/educational activities in the center.

Responsibilities

• Supervises Group Leaders, Activity Specialists and custodial staff. Provide them with regular supervision through observations and feedback
• Develops staff schedules, enforcing rules, and evaluating recreation/educational activities in the center.
• Assists with hiring, training, supervising, scheduling and evaluating center staff.
• Schedules the community center facilities and supervises conditions of the facilities such as set-ups and breakdowns of facility equipment and resources.
• Manages crisis as needed including, handling mental health issues .
• Facilitate mediations and conflict resolutions sessions between participants and parents as needed.
• Assist in carrying out other aspects of the program including planning trips, celebrations, and leadership activities.
• Develop one on one relationships with the participants, parents, and community partners
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Must be timely, dependable and youth driven
• Excellent leadership, communication, supervisory and team-building skills, including the ability to motivate, align staff efforts to changing priorities and approaches, set goals, delegate responsibilities, and manage staff performance so as to ensure effective service delivery in accordance with organizational goals and program contracts.
• Must undergo pre-employment screenings such as the Criminal Background Check required by OCFS/DOH

BCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.