Location and Job Title:

Chief Program Officer
YM & YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood
54 Nagle Ave
New York, NY 10040

Principal Responsibilities:

• Early Childhood Education including Parenting Center for expecting families and families with infants and toddlers along with DOE and fee for service nursery school for 2-5 year olds.
• Internal Youth Programs including fee-for-service after school, inclusion and special needs, literacy and enrichment;
• City-funded after school programs for Middle School and High School students in public schools;
• A Summer Jewish Day Camp shared by 3 JCCs (650+ campers)
• Center for Workforce Development for adults including the Summer Youth Employment Program for teens.
• Norman E. Alexander Center for Jewish Life including teen programs such as the Jewish-Latinx Youth Council
• Fitness Center, Sports, and Wellness

• Develop and oversee the Y's strategic vision, short and long-term goals, and outputs.
• Based on community needs, identify areas where programs can expand their presence.
• Run regular team meetings and check-ins with direct reports; provide ongoing support to staff.
• Develop and strengthen partnerships with organizations (CBO's, schools, elected officials and places of worship).
• Represent the Y in external forums; participate in and promote Y programs
• Along with Marketing staff, develop and implement various program marketing strategies.
• Lead and support fundraising efforts to enhance the quality of programs and services.
• Model commitment to the values and goals of the Y and champion and articulate the Y's culture.

• Work with the directors of the Y's core programs (Parenting Center, Nursery School, Camps, Youth and Recreation, External Youth Programs, Workforce Development, Senior Center, and Social Services) to instill a common set of values based on Jewish tradition, and develop meaningful, high-quality, and engaging content.
• Responsible for planning, running, supervising, evaluating, and enhancing programs and experiences, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and community needs.
• Develop signature programs and initiatives to raise the profile of the Y.

• Ensure timely compliance and responsiveness to funders, including private donors, UJA, governmental oversight agencies and foundations.
• Complete all system-wide reporting and paperwork requirements in a timely and accurate manner.

• Responsible for the Professional Development of program staff members, including ongoing coaching, mentoring, performance feedback, and training opportunities.
• Work with Human Resources to attract, recruit, develop, retain, and perform evaluations of high quality staff.
• Expose the Y staff to learning opportunities starting from the onboarding process.

• Directly supervise 5-6 Managing Directors
• Responsible for a team of 40 FT staff and 250 PT/seasonal staff.

• Full- time position requiring occasional work on Sundays as well as ensuring presence during weekday evenings
• Able to travel to different sites in New York City (mainly in Upper Manhattan).

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree required, preferably in a field related to Non Profit Management, Education, Social Work, Public Administration, and related fields.
• At least ten (10) years of management experience overseeing diverse portfolios of experience, preferably including both Jewish educational based and government funded programs.
• Strong ability to prioritize and manage time efficiently
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to effectively communicate in a variety of settings.
• Proficient in the use of Google Suite, Microsoft Office, CRM systems and social media.

• Compensation range of $125,000 - $175,000 based on experience, skillset, and education.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and competitive benefits package: Health Insurance; Retirement Plan; Optional 403b Plan; Life Insurance; Flexible Spending Account; Commuter Benefit Plan; Y Fitness Center Membership.

• Documentation of U.S. citizenship or eligibility to work in the U.S.
• Must pass background checks by the Y, Department of Health (DOH), and Department of Education (DOE).

YM & YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Salary:

$150,000 - $165,000

Agency Information:

Established in 1917 as one of the first Jewish community centers in New York City, the YM & YWHA of Washington Heights and Inwood (the Y) is a thriving and visionary not-for-profit human services organization in Northern Manhattan. We welcome people of diverse ethnicities and all ages, from pre-school to older adults, into the Y family with a wide range of educational, recreational and social services and programs that focus on improving the quality of their lives. With a long and distinguished history, the Y is a multi-service community center that is well known for its nurturing environment and non-judgmental philosophy.