Youth Program Director (Youth Development)

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Youth Program Director (Full-Time)

New Jersey Community Development Corporation

New Jersey Community Development Corporation (NJCDC) is a non-profit community development agency located in the historic district of Paterson, New Jersey. We are a comprehensive community development organization operating a variety of programs and services in the areas of community development, youth development, education, and affordable housing. Learn more about us by visiting www.njcdc.org.

NJCDC is a place-based organization serving thousands of children and their families within our neighborhood. We operate a variety of programs and services in the area of youth development, including after-school programs, teen centers and youth centers. These programs provide academic enrichment and support during non-school time to high school students and aim to create a career- and college-bound focus among students and families through academic support, health consciousness, parent engagement, field trips, and career exploration opportunities. We are practitioners of positive youth development, working with people in a way that builds on their existing strengths as a means of overcoming challenges.

Program Directors are responsible for coordinating all aspects of management and delivery of the program to address needs of students, families and community members. This includes program development; planning; marketing; recruitment; day-to-day operations; management of partner relationships, event implementation, record-keeping; and evaluation. We seek inspirational individuals with leadership skills who are enthusiastic about helping inner-city youth succeed.

In addition to leadership skills, successful candidates will have strong organizational, writing, and program implementation skills. A bachelor’s degree is required and as is experience working with people.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Driver's License ()

Ability to Commute:

• Paterson, NJ 07501 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Paterson, NJ 07501: Relocate before starting

Company DescriptionDedicated to creating opportunities to transform lives and neighborhoods within the City of Paterson, New Jersey Community Development Corporation (NJCDC) is a private, non-profit community development and social service agency focusing on education, youth development, housing, and community building initiatives.

Founded in 1994 by Bob Guarasci with one other employee, NJCDC has grown into a $12 million agency employing 150 individuals that serve over 3,000 children, teens, and families daily.Company DescriptionDedicated to creating opportunities to transform lives and neighborhoods within the City of Paterson, New Jersey Community Development Corporation (NJCDC) is a private, non-profit community development and social service agency focusing on education, youth development, housing, and community building initiatives.\r\n\r\nFounded in 1994 by Bob Guarasci with one other employee, NJCDC has grown into a $12 million agency employing 150 individuals that serve over 3,000 children, teens, and families daily.