Director, New Americans Initiative & Community Impact

YMCA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

retirement benefits

medical benefits

paid time off

free YMCA membership

and more!

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater New York is seeking a New Americans Initiative Director to lead the strategy, implementation, fidelity, and quality of the NAI Welcome programs and services at our NYC branches.

This role requires strong supervisory experience, a commitment to immigrant rights, and the ability to manage multiple projects while engaging diverse communities. A Bachelor's degree is required, with a Master's preferred, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Master’s Degree with two years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Three or more years of direct supervisory experience.
• Ability and interest in working with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated commitment to immigrant rights and social justice.
• Strong and polished interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to identify/document necessary information for program functioning and evaluation.
• Creative, strategic, and analytical thinker with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Experience developing and managing budgets and hiring, training, supervising, and assessing personnel.
• Demonstrated success in past employment.
• Must be a self-starter, highly organized, patient, and able to work well with others.
• Knowledge of principles and practices related to adult literacy and civic education, immigration legal services, and case management.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, and working knowledge of Microsoft Suite.
• Knowledge of Windows-based computer applications and database management.
• Bilingual English and another language preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the New Americans Initiative strategy and implementation.
• Ensure fidelity and quality of the Welcome programs and services.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Budgeting and hiring

Strong communication

Multilingual (English + another)

Project management

Social justice and inclusion

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Master’s Degree with supervisory experience (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Database management

Job description

The YMCA of Greater New York is seeking a New Americans Initiative Director to lead the strategy, implementation, fidelity, and quality of the NAI Welcome programs and services at our NYC branches.

This role requires strong supervisory experience, a commitment to immigrant rights, and the ability to manage multiple projects while engaging diverse communities. A Bachelor's degree is required, with a Master's preferred, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.