Project Director

Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New York; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New York is seeking a Project Director to lead programs aimed at improving community well-being. This full-time position involves managing a team and ensuring the successful delivery of key program milestones.

The ideal candidate will have strong project management experience, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders. Benefits include a hybrid work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in grants or program administration.
• A track record of successful end-to-end project management.
• Proven flexibility and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of the LUCHA Initiative.
• Cultivate relationships with stakeholders to drive strategic goals.
• Manage grantmaking timelines and deliverables.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)

Job description

Description

Summary: Catholic Charities Community Services (CCCS) is seeking a Project Director to join our dedicated team. The Project Director will serve in a pivotal role in supporting programs and sub‑grantees aimed at improving the well‑being of individuals and communities. Reporting to the Chief Program Officer, the Project Director will directly manage the Project Coordinator and provide strategic direction and coordination among partners to ensure the successful delivery of key milestones and deliverables.

Salary: $125,000 - $130,000 annually

Location: 80 Maiden Lane, New York, NY, 10038

Responsibilities:

• Lead the execution of the LUCHA Initiative, working closely with CCCS leadership, partner organizations, and key stakeholders to drive progress and success of strategic goals.
• Cultivate and sustain relationships with existing and new stakeholders, strengthening partnership with the Coalition and the Foundation’s visibility and credibility.
• Design and implement a comprehensive timeline for CCCS, including programming, partnerships, activations, convenings, thought leadership, and other strategic activities.
• Represent the CCCS externally through public engagement, events, media and other opportunities.
• Work with sub‑grantees to define work scopes, identify key changes, and other related matters to support the successful completion of program goals.
• Manage grantmaking timelines, workflows, and internal coordination for grantmaking strategies and initiatives, and ensure alignment with program goals and deadlines.
• Attend programmatic events & activities and site visits to ensure programmatic deliverables are being met.
• Manage ongoing relationships with portfolio of grantees, providing progress notes on deliverables, and troubleshoot any escalations with the overall delivery of goals.
• Support the Communications and Marketing team in communicating about grantees’ work, progress, and impact.

Qualifications:

Education and/or Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree required; master's degree preferred
• 5+ years of experience in grants or program administration.
• A track record of successful end‑to‑end project management.
• Proven versatility, flexibility, and ability to manage multiple projects and several priorities simultaneously.
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and sound decision‑making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to strategize, conceptualize, plan, and critically analyze grantmaking and other programmatic opportunities for the agency.
• A track record of working cooperatively and positively with colleagues to drive results.
• Excellent verbal and oral communication and presentation skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).

Preferred:

• Experience in a nonprofit, foundation, social services, healthcare, faith‑based, or public‑sector organization.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full‑time position. Days and hours of work are generally 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday - Friday. Please note that additional night and weekend hours will be required to meet deadlines and attend events.

Working conditions and physical demands:

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Remain in a stationary position at a workstation and use a computer at least 50% of the time.
• Travel for outreach, events and meetings at least 30% of the time using vehicle or public transportation, traverse city streets, ascend/descend stairs, and be exposed to outside weather conditions.
• Engage with the public in social environments.
• Work under demanding conditions such as deadlines and project challenges.
• Hybrid work environment with regular in‑office presence in New York City upon meeting requirements of introductory period.
• Occasional evening or weekend work for events and other convenings.

About Catholic Charities

Chartered in 1917 to coordinate Catholic relief efforts across New York, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York and Catholic Charities Community Services today form one of the region's largest faith‑based human services networks, serving people of all faiths and backgrounds. Together, the two agencies employ approximately 800 staff across more than 45 program sites in ten counties spanning New York City and the Lower Hudson Valley.

Our programs span youth development and family support; behavioral health, housing, and recovery services along a full continuum of care; food access, eviction prevention, and household stabilization; legal services, resettlement, ESOL instruction, and workforce training for immigrants and refugees; and case management, workforce pathways, and housing support through community‑based neighborhood centers.

Every year, Catholic Charities serves tens of thousands of New Yorkers facing hardship, promoting dignity, stability, and opportunity through community‑based programs. We are building an HR and People and Culture function that reflects the same standard of care we extend to those we serve, and this role is central to that work.

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York and Catholic Charities Community Services are equal‑opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.