New Americans Initiative Director (Flushing YMCA)

Lansing YMCA; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 66.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

retirement benefits

medical benefits

paid time off

free YMCA membership

and more!

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

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

Conocimientos

Supervisory experience

Budgeting and hiring

Strong communication

Multilingual (English + another)

Project management

Social justice and inclusion

Educación

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Master’s Degree with supervisory experience (preferred)

Herramientas

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Database management

Descripción del empleo

Salary: $66,300 - $70,000 Annually

The YMCA of Greater New York is here for all New Yorkers – to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. Founded in 1852, today the Y serves a diverse population of more than half a million New Yorkers who learn, grow, and thrive through programs and services at our 24 branches. Community is the cornerstone of the Y. Together, we connect active, engaged New Yorkers to build stronger communities.

To help fulfill our mission, we cultivate a culture of learning, leading, and collaboration to enhance community impact. Through our talented staff and “LEAP” career framework (Leadership, Empowerment, Accountability, Personal Growth), we are committed to a people-first approach that fosters trust, inclusion, growth, and development for all.

The Flushing YMCA is seeking a New Americans Initiative Director who will be responsible for leading the strategy, implementation, fidelity, and quality of the New Americans Initiative (NAI) Welcome programs and services.

Benefits:

• retirement benefits
• medical benefits
• paid time off
• free YMCA membership
• and more!

Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual’s employment status (i.e., full-time or part-time), tenure, and/or the number of hours scheduled to work.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience required. Master’s Degree with two (2) years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Three (3) 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 that facilitate the achievement of desired results.
• 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 commonly spoken in our community (Spanish, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese) preferred.