Senior Program Director

Partnership for After School Education (PASE); New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & vision

Life & disability insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Holiday closure PTO

Professional development stipend

Job summary

Partnership for After School Education (PASE) in New York City is seeking a Senior Program Director to oversee a diverse portfolio of professional development programs for adults across youth development, school-based, community-based, and government-funded contexts.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience designing, coordinating, or delivering trainings, a strong background in youth development, familiarity with government funding, and the ability to manage multiple projects with competing

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-7 years of related professional experience in youth/workforce development.
• Strong background in youth development in school-based or community settings.
• Familiarity with DYCD funded programs and reporting requirements.
• Solid understanding of adult learning principles, curriculum development and training delivery.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing timelines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Zoom and CRM systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a portfolio of professional development programs and contracts.
• Coordinate and deliver trainings, workshops, and large events.
• Lead budgeting, contracting, and reporting for projects.
• Foster external partnerships and represent PASE at coalitions.
• Supervise and coach program staff; guide program strategy with leadership.

Skills

Adult learning

Curriculum development

Training delivery

Project management

Written communications

Verbal communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Zoom

Salesforce

Job description

Reporting To:

Shreya Malena-Sannon, Chief Program Officer

Status:

Salaried; Full-time – 40 hours per week; Exempt

Location:

Hybrid: Virtual and on-site; 2-3 days a week in person

Salary Range:

$75,000-$80,000/yr

About PASE

The Partnership for After School Education (PASE) is a child-focused organization that promotes and supports quality afterschool programs, particularly those serving young people from underserved communities.

For over 30 years, PASE has helped the dedicated individuals who work in afterschool programs gain and develop the skills they need to provide high-quality, content-rich programmatic experiences to youth in out-of-school time, building a stronger and more resilient afterschool field. As a network leader, PASE collaborates with hundreds of community-based organizations, corporate partners, and higher education, governmental, and philanthropic institutions. Through these partnerships, PASE is able to provide the more than 1,600 community-based organizations in our network with the support they need to provide the 500,000 young people in New York City’s afterschool programs with the opportunities they deserve.

Afterschool transforms young people’s lives. PASE transforms afterschool. Consider joining a team committed to building a brighter future for the young people of New York City. To learn more about PASE, visit www.pasesetter.org.

Position Overview

PASE seeks an experienced, strategic, and highly organized Senior Program Director to oversee a diverse portfolio of professional development programs for adults working across the youth development field spanning school-based, community based, and government funded contexts. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience designing, coordinating, or delivering professional development trainings, a strong background in youth development in school and community-based settings, familiarity with government funding, and the judgment to manage multiple concurrent projects at a high level of quality.

What You’ll Do...

Key Responsibilities:

Program Coordination and Delivery(50% of time):

• Own and oversee a portfolio of professional development programs including PASE’s DYCD-funded professional development contract, ensuring alignment with the needs of the field and organizational priorities.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement various programs including cohorts, standalone workshops, and large-scale events, from conceptualization to evaluation.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing competing timelines, funders, and deliverables while maintaining quality and accountability across the portfolio.
• Navigate government contracting processes, including scopes of work, deliverables, reporting requirements, and budget/contract compliance.
• Develop and facilitate sessions for special projects and events.

External Relations and Network Engagement(25% of time):

• Build and maintain partnerships with consultants, afterschool professionals, funders, and other key stakeholders to enhance the impact and reach of programming.
• Represent PASE externally at coalition meetings and convenings.

Supervision and Team Leadership(25% of time):

• Supervise and support program staff, providing coaching, performance feedback, and professional growth opportunities.
• Work closely with program leadership to identify and respond to emerging trends, develop responsive programming, and use participant feedback for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-7 years of related professional experience, including managing youth development or workforce development programs and staff.
• Experience in NYC school-based settings is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with DYCD funded programs and reporting requirements
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles, curriculum development, and training delivery methodologies. Comfort with both in-person and virtual facilitation.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and manage time effectively
• Proactive attitude with a willingness to take on new tasks and challenges.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, and familiarity with Salesforce or other CRM systems.

What We Offer

• Employer paid medical insurance plan
• Dental, vision, and life/disability insurance offered
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off policy including 15 vacation days that increase after 5+ years of service, sick days and personal days
• Paid time off between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• $500 annually towards Professional Development

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PASE is an equal opportunity employer.

PASE is committed to maintaining a diverse staff and lifting the leadership of people from communities historically underrepresented.