Program Coordinator - 5076

BronxWorks Community Center Youth Program Coordinator

BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community. In all aspects of our work, we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and are guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences.

Across our 60+ locations, we provide programs in a variety of service areas, including workforce development, children, youth, families, seniors and homeless prevention.

Our Cornerstone community center youth programs are designed to provide engaging, high-quality youth services in partnership with NYCHA and our strong network of nonprofit providers across the City. The Cornerstone adult programs are designed to enhance skills and promote social interaction, community engagement, and physical activity.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, interview and recommend new hires.
• Establish and monitor quality assurance of program goals in compliance with agency and contract expectations.
• Monitor program's contractual compliance and meet with contract manager during site visits.
• Assist with program and facility operations/functionality.
• Act as a conduit with funding source DYCD, DOH, NYCHA and FDNY.
• Attend internal and external agency/contract meetings.
• Attend contract and agency training sessions as provided.
• Conduct monthly staff meetings or more frequently as required.
• Supervise and evaluate staff performance, providing monthly written feedback.
• Complete each staff members' annual performance review.
• Provide staff training on program goals and duties as well as expectations to the agency.
• Meet monthly with Program Director for exchange of ideas and written feedback.
• Submit monthly reports to supervisor and funding source.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree with a minimum of two years program experience.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (preferred)
• Engaging personality and detailed oriented skills are essential.
• Strong oral and written communication, time management and organizational skills are necessary.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other standard business technology is required.

Skills/Abilities

• Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, or sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to climb five flights of stairs, if required to conduct home visits and/or fieldwork.
• Ability to bend and retrieve objects and/or documents.
• Ability to travel in the boroughs of New York City and its adjacent counties via public transportation.
• Ability to travel for a minimum of 1 mile within a reasonable amount of time and in all types of weather, including inclement weather, if required to conduct home visits and/or field work.

Authorization to work in the United States for any employer is mandatory.

BronxWorks seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. BronxWorks is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. This commitment applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and employee development, placement, promotion, demotion, upgrading, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact hrbenefits@bronxworks.org.