Program Director, NYC Youth Workforce & Partnerships

The New Jewish Home; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Jewish Home’s SkillSpring program seeks a dynamic, mission-driven Program Director to lead the implementation of the CRED NYC program. The Director will oversee daily operations, supervise a multi-disciplinary team, and serve as the primary liaison to the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD).

This full-time role requires experience managing workforce programs for young adults facing barriers such as housing instability and unemployment, with a commitment to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred in Education, Public Administration, Social Work, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience supervising staff and managing workforce or youth development programs.
• Familiarity with DYCD-funded programs and NYC’s workforce development landscape strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, coordination, and execution of all CRED NYC program components.
• Supervise and support a multidisciplinary team of case managers, training instructors, job developers, outreach specialists, and mental health professionals.
• Serve as the primary liaison to DYCD, ensuring compliance with all contractual requirements, performance benchmarks, and reporting standards.
• Oversee data systems, monitor participant progress, and drive quality improvement through regular review of metrics, case conferencing, and stakeholder feedback.
• Partner with SkillSpring’s Senior Director and TNJH’s Development, Finance, and HR teams to support program integration, fundraising, budgeting, and compliance.
• Cultivate and maintain strategic relationships with employer partners, training providers (including Lehman College), and community-based organizations such as East Side House Settlement and Fair Futures.
• Represent SkillSpring in high-level meetings with DYCD, TNJH leadership, elected officials, and funders; attend workforce convenings, peer learning networks, and CRED NYC cohort gatherings.
• Support curriculum development across key areas including trauma-informed practice, eldercare, professional skills, and participant empowerment.
• Contribute to strategic planning and fundraising by supporting proposal development and government grant renewals.
• Maintain a flexible schedule including occasional evenings and weekends to accommodate community outreach, employer engagement, and special events.
• Ensure a culturally responsive and inclusive environment for participants and staff.

Skills

Staff supervision

Program management

Partnership development

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

The New Jewish Home’s SkillSpring program seeks a dynamic, mission-driven Program Director to lead the implementation of the CRED NYC program. The Director will oversee daily operations, supervise a multi-disciplinary team, and serve as the primary liaison to the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD).

This full-time role requires experience managing workforce programs for young adults facing barriers such as housing instability and unemployment, with a commitment to