Cornerstone Program Director (Staten Island - South Shore YMCA)

The National Council of Young Men’s Christian Associations of the United States of America; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Staten Island South Shore YMCA seeks a Program Director for the DYCD Cornerstone program, driving growth and quality in community youth services. Candidates must hold a relevant Bachelor's degree and have supervisory experience in youth programming. This role emphasizes leadership and community engagement to strengthen local initiatives.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience overseeing community-based youth programs.
• Experience in developing new initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development and administration of the DYCD Cornerstone Program.
• Ensure program quality and secure funding to expand services.

Skills

Program development

Supervision

Grant writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, or a related field

Job description

Salary: $65,500 - $68,000 Annually

The YMCA of Greater New York is committed to empowering youth, improving health, and strengthening communities across New York City. Established in 1852, the Y now serves over half a million New Yorkers through various programs at 24 branches. Community is at the heart of our mission, and we strive to connect active, engaged residents to build stronger neighborhoods.

We foster a culture of learning, leadership, and collaboration to maximize our community impact. Our staff is guided by the "LEAP" career framework—Leadership, Empowerment, Accountability, Personal Growth—which promotes trust, inclusion, and professional development for all.

The Staten Island South Shore YMCA is seeking a Program Director to support the Carter Center Cornerstone program at 230 Broad Street. Reporting to the Senior Director of Youth & Family, the Program Director will oversee the development, administration, supervision, and evaluation of the DYCD Cornerstone Program. The role focuses on maintaining program quality and securing additional funding to expand services to meet community needs.

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, or a related field required.
• One (1) to two (2) years of experience supervising community-based youth programs and developing new initiatives.
• Knowledge of youth program development, supervision, contract management, and grant writing.