Assistant Program Director – Miccio Cornerstone Community Center

Assistant Program Director – Miccio Cornerstone Community Center

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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 after school 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 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 driver’s license preferred.
• Commitment to strength-based and youth development approaches.

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