Senior Program Director for Youth Programs

Ymca; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 64,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Pension

403B

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

The Capital District YMCA is seeking a Senior Program Director to lead signature youth programs, fostering development and academic growth. You will oversee program quality and collaborate with partners to deliver impactful services across the Capital District.

The role requires strong leadership, community engagement, and a commitment to YMCA core values. This is a full-time exempt position with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Human Services/Community Development or related field or equivalent experience.
• Three to five years professional experience in management of YMCA programs, community development, or youth programming.
• Proven competence in community development, board development, program development, collaborations, staff coaching, marketing, and financial development.
• Proven success in building collaborations, leading community initiatives, working with elected officials, and representing the Association.

Responsibilities

• Lead our signature Black & Latino Achievers, Youth & Government, and Leader's Club Programs.
• Ensure exceptional programs and services supporting Youth Development.
• Demonstrate the YMCA’s four core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility in all activities.

Skills

Program management

Community development

Staff coaching

Communication

Board development

Fundraising

Education

BA/BS in Human Services/Community Development or related field

Job description

Job Details

Posting Details

• Posted on October 7, 2026

Locations

• Albany, NY 12210, USA
• On-site
• Travel Required: Yes
• Salary: $67,872 USD per year
• Teen & Family Programming
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: SENIO002326
• Supervisor: Abigail Gomes

Description

The Capital District YMCA is seeking an innovative and dynamic individual to lead our signature Black & Latino Achievers, Youth & Government, and Leader's Club Programs. These programs welcome students from all backgrounds, and helps them develop skills, raise their academic standards, graduate from high school, and focus on career goals. The Senior Program Director is responsible for ensuring exceptional programs and services that support the priority area of Youth Development – the social-emotional, cognitive, and physical processes that all youth uniquely experience from birth to career.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA/BS in Human Services/Community Development or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Three to five years professional experience in the management of YMCA programs, community development, or comparable youth programming.
• Proven competence in community development, board development, program development, community collaborations, staff coaching, marketing, and financial development.
• Proven success in building and sustaining strong collaborations, leading community-wide initiatives, working with elected officials, and representing the Association in key community initiatives.
• Excellent human relation skills and strong organizational and communication skills.
• Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of the YMCA and its capacity to build strong kids, families, and communities, with the deep ability to articulate and model the YMCA’s four core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibilities.
• Demonstrated passion for youth success and growth.

This is a full-time exempt position with full benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Pension, 403B, Tuition Reimbursement and more).

ALL EDUCATION CREDENTIALS MUST BE UPLOADED IN DOCUMENTS SECTION OF YOUR PRESENCE (PROFILE) BEFORE AN OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT CAN BE EXTENDED.

Travel Required

Yes . Travel across the Capital Region and annual college trip to HBCUs.

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