Director of Community Initiatives & Services

The Educational Alliance Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO Policy

Pension Plan

403b Retirement Plans

Free Gym Membership to MCC Fitness & :

Discounts to programs at Educational联盟

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Reward

Job summary

The Educational Alliance Inc. in New York, NY invites applications for the role of Director of Community Initiatives & Services at Manny Cantor Center.

This full-time position reports to the EVP & Chief Program Officer and leads a portfolio of strategic initiatives across EA’s centers and programs. You will supervise staff, partner with cross-department teams, and advance initiatives on public benefits access, Medicaid, economic mobility, and service linkages to strengthen outcomes for New

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred in related fields.
• 10+ years nonprofit/public policy experience.
• Experience leading complex cross-program initiatives.
• Strong understanding of public policy and nonprofit landscape.
• Experience using data to inform strategy and decisions.
• Ability to build relationships with senior leaders and diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent written, verbal, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a focused portfolio of major strategic initiatives spanning programs and centers.
• Lead Community Impact strategies on benefits, Medicaid, mobility, and services access.
• Collaborate with Executive Directors to strengthen and connect programs.
• Provide research, analysis, and recommendations for decisions and new initiatives.
• Support partnerships and external relationships advancing EA’s mission.
• Evaluate policy changes and inform service delivery with leadership input.
• Partner with Development, Finance, Research & Evaluation and Government Relations.
• Use data to assess effectiveness, needs, and impact.
• Represent the EVP & CPO on initiatives, coalitions, and working groups.
• Supervise, coach, and develop assigned staff.
• Monitor policy, funding, and reimbursement developments and implications.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Policy Analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

Research & Evaluation

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

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Director of Community Initiatives & Services

Full-Time Manny Cantor Center, New York, NY, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2908

Salary Range: $130,000.00 To $145,000.00 Annually

Educational Alliance brings together and partners with diverse communities in Lower Manhattan, offering individuals and families high-quality, multi-generational programs and services that enhance their well-being and socioeconomic opportunities. We are a place where everyone is welcome and where progress is powered one relationship at a time. We are proud of our legacy as a Jewish organization, and we provide high-quality, transformational services and programs to all New Yorkers through our network of community centers on Manhattan’s Lower East Side and East Village. As we have for 135+ years, we offer best-in-class programming across multiple sites, focusing on a mix of education, health and wellness, arts and culture, and civic engagement.

Reporting to the Executive Vice President & Chief Program Officer, the Director of Community Initiatives & Services serves as a strategic partner to the EVP & CPO and leads a focused portfolio of major initiatives and emerging priorities across Educational Alliance.

Working across Educational Alliance centers and shared services, this role provides leadership on initiatives requiring cross-program coordination, policy and program analysis, research, and organizational problem solving. The position works closely with Executive Directors and organizational leaders to strengthen programs, identify opportunities, and advance priorities that support the mission and respond to evolving community needs.

The Director leads the Community Impact strategy, focusing on initiatives related to public benefits access and retention, Medicaid and social care, economic mobility, and stronger connections to services across Educational Alliance and the broader community.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership

• Lead a focused portfolio of major strategic initiatives and special projects that span programs, centers, or organizational functions.
• Lead Community Impact strategies related to public benefits, Medicaid and social care, economic mobility, and service access.
• Collaborate with Executive Directors and leaders to strengthen, expand, and better connect programs and services.
• Provide research, analysis, and recommendations to support organizational decision-making and new initiative development.
• Support strategic partnerships and external relationships that advance programs and EA’s mission.

Policy, Program Development & Organizational Collaboration

• Work with program leadership to evaluate how community, funding, and policy changes affect benefits and should inform services.
• Partner with Development, Finance, Research & Evaluation, Government Relations, and shared services on program and funding opportunities to serve EA’s clients.
• Use data, research, and community insights to assess effectiveness, needs, and impact.
• Represent the EVP & CPO on selected initiatives, partnerships, coalitions, and working groups.
• Supervise, coach, and develop assigned staff.
• Monitor federal, state, and local policy, regulatory, funding, and reimbursement developments and assess implications.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors Degree required, Master's degree in social work, public policy, public administration, public health, business, nonprofit management, or a related field preferred.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in nonprofit, human services, public policy, healthcare, government, or a related field.is required.
• Experience leading complex initiatives involving multiple programs, departments, or external partners.
• Strong understanding of public policy and the government, philanthropic, and nonprofit landscape affecting community-based organizations.
• Experience using research, data, and analysis to inform strategy and decision-making.
• Ability to build effective relationships with senior leaders and diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent written, verbal, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

BENEFITS

• Generous PTO Policy
• Pension Plan
• 403b Retirement Plans
• Free Gym Membership to our MCC Fitness & 14th Street Y Gym
• Discounts to programs at Educational Alliance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Reward

Limitations and Disclaimers

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

EEO Info

Educational Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.