About the Cornerstone The Cornerstone is a community center located in a public housing development, offering after-school, evening, and weekend programming for all ages. Our mission is to create an inclusive, welcoming, and responsive environment that meets the needs of the Red Hook community through a continuum of services and youth development programming. Position Summary The Assistant Program Director supports the daily operations, planning, and scheduling of the Cornerstone. This role ensures high-quality programming for families and youth, supervises staff and interns, and assists with overall program development. Location: 110 West 9th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 Reports To: Senior Program Director, Miccio Cornerstone Community Center Hours: 35 hours/week; Exempt (Evenings & Weekends required) Salary: $50,000 - $55,000 Major Duties and Responsibilities Assist in planning and coordinating evening/weekend programs. Manage day-to-day operations of evening/weekend programming. Supervise part-time staff (Group Leaders, Program Aides, Specialists). Recruit and retain Cornerstone participants. Assist with registration and oversight of summer job programs (e.g., SYEP). Provide on-site crisis intervention during program hours. Ensure smooth building operations, including maintenance and security concerns. Conduct daily facility walkthroughs. Monitor and maintain inventory of equipment and supplies. Attend agency-wide trainings and meetings. Collaborate with Program Director on professional development opportunities. Oversee documentation for evening programs (enrollment forms, logs, activity sheets, permission slips, incident reports). Facilitate program activities and special events. Manage requests for special initiatives throughout the year. Be available to cover afterschool and summer camp as needed. Create and maintain a calendar of evening activities and events. Facilitate ongoing staff meetings. Attend community Advisory Board meetings. Maintain positive relationships with TA Presidents, residents, elected officials, and stakeholders. Partner with consultants and community organizations as needed. Supervise weekend programming. Participate in staff onboarding with Program Director and Administrative Assistant. Maintain professionalism and resolve conflicts effectively. Assist with DYCD online reporting and compliance. Cover evening programs as scheduled. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications High School Diploma or GED required; minimum 3 years of experience in youth program supervision and administration. Strong administrative and supervisory skills in youth development programs. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel. Ability to engage in crisis intervention and lead group activities. Availability for weekend training requirements. Valid drivers license preferred. Commitment to strength-based and youth development approaches.
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