Program Director- Boulevard Cornerstone

CAMBA Inc; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

CAMBA is seeking a Program Director for the Boulevard Cornerstone in Brooklyn to lead the Cornerstone program and supervise staff across youth, adult, senior, and community initiatives.

You will ensure program services meet contractual goals, maintain strong relationships with schools and local partners, and guarantee safety, compliance, and high-quality delivery across all activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 18 credits in education/related field or Youth Studies certificate with two years relevant experience
• OCFS credentials with supervisory experience
• Two years supervisory/management experience
• Bilingual in English and another language (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership, supervision, and day-to-day management of the Cornerstone program
• Oversee planning, implementation, and evaluation of all program components (youth, adult, senior, community)
• Ensure program meets contractual goals, targets, enrollment, attendance, and reporting deadlines
• Supervise, coach, and support Assistant Directors, Coordinators, Group Leaders, and staff
• Ensure compliance with DYCD regulations, SAC licensing, CAMBA policies, and safety protocols
• Develop and maintain relationships with NYCHA, schools, partners, officials, and stakeholders
• Oversee staff scheduling, timekeeping, and daily operations including evenings/weekends
• Manage incident response, crisis management, and leadership communications
• Oversee recruitment, retention, outreach, and community engagement
• Monitor program quality via observations, meetings, feedback, and improvement
• Ensure accurate documentation, data entry, attendance tracking, reports
• Coordinate budgets, purchasing, inventory, and expenditures
• Coordinate special events, trips, workshops, and community initiatives
• Foster welcoming, inclusive, safe environment for participants and staff
• Attend trainings, meetings, events, and professional development
• Evening and weekend hours required
• Other duties as assigned

Education

Bachelor's degree

OCFS credentials

Program Administrator Credential (NYS)

School Age Child Care Credential

Two years of college with 18 credits in child development

Job description

Who We Are: CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients, donors, neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City, where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports they need to thrive. We take a comprehensive approach by offering more than 180integrated programs in: Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. We reach more than 72,000individuals and families each year at our 100locations, including 10,000 youth. CAMBA serves a diverse cross section of New Yorkers from new mothers in Brownsville to job seekers in the Rockaways. More than half of our clients are immigrants and refugees from around the globe. Over 85% of our families live in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today.

CAMBA administers services at 9 Cornerstone Community Centers across Brooklyn. All Cornerstone programs are run in partnership with other community organizations to provide education, recreation, cultural activities, health information and screenings, youth leadership and social services to the neighborhood’s students, their families, and other residents. Activities and services are available after school, evenings and on weekends.

Position: Program Director

Reports To: Senior Program Manager

Location: Boulevard Cornerstone

What Does a/the Program Director Do:

• Provide overall leadership, supervision, and day-to-day management of the Cornerstone program in accordance with DYCD and CAMBA expectations.
• Oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of all program components, including youth, adult, senior, and community programming.
• Ensure the program meets contractual goals, performance targets, enrollment benchmarks, attendance expectations, and reporting deadlines.
• Supervise, coach, evaluate, and support Assistant Directors, Program Coordinators, Group Leaders, administrative staff, and other program staff.
• Ensure the program operates in compliance with DYCD regulations, School-Age Child Care (SAC) licensing requirements, CAMBA policies, and all safety protocols.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with NYCHA, resident associations, schools, community partners, elected officials, and local stakeholders.
• Oversee staff scheduling, site coverage, timekeeping approvals, and daily program operations, including evenings and weekends.
• Manage incident response, crisis management, de-escalation, and communication with leadership regarding significant program or facility issues.
• Oversee participant recruitment, retention, outreach, and community engagement efforts to ensure strong program participation.
• Monitor program quality through observations, staff meetings, participant feedback, and continuous improvement practices.
• Ensure accurate completion of program documentation, data entry, attendance tracking, incident reports, and monthly/quarterly reports.
• Collaborate with CAMBA leadership and fiscal staff to monitor budgets, purchasing, inventory, and program expenditures.
• Coordinate special events, trips, workshops, performances, showcases, and community initiatives.
• Support the development of a welcoming, inclusive, safe, and engaging environment for participants, families, staff, and community members.
• Attend required trainings, meetings, community events, and DYCD/CAMBA professional development activities.
• Evening and weekend hours required.
• Other duties as assigned.

What are theQualifications for the Position:

Education, Licenses and/or Certifications Required:

• Bachelor’s degree; OR 18 credits completed in education/a related field; OR a certificate in Youth Studies and two years of applicable experience
• Or the following minimum requirements of the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS):
• Associate’s degree in child development, elementary education, physical education, recreation or a related field AND two years direct experience working with children under the age of 13 years, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity
• New York State Children’s Program Administrator Credential AND two years direct experienceworking with children 13 years, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity.
• School Age Child Care CredentialAND two years direct experience working with children 13 years, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity.
• Two years of college with 18 credits in child development, elementary education, physical education, recreation or a related field AND two years direct experience working with children 13 years, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity.

Minimum Experiences and Skills Required:

• Education and experience listed above
• Two years ofsupervisory/managementexperience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual in English and any other language

Compensation: -$64,500 annually
When salary ranges are listed, the range would represent the low and high end for the applicable position & program. The salary offered would be based on various factors unique to each program and candidate.This includes but is not limited to experience, education, budget and/or program size, internal equity, skills and other factors that may be required for the position and organization.

Status: –Full-time (35 hours per week)
Benefits: CAMBA offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time), and paid holidays.

CAMBA and CAMBA Housing Ventures are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse & inclusive workforce and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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