What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Director of Teen and Young Adult Engagement position at YM & YWHA of Washington Heights and Inwood?
The Associate Director of Teen and Young Adult Engagement will create and oversee programs that
engage individuals from middle school to young adulthood. The role will also involve preparing for
programs that take place at Camp Twelve Trails.
LOCATION:
YM&YWHA of Washington & Inwood: 54 Nagle Ave, New York, NY 10040
Camp Twelve Trails: 44 Henry Kaufmann Rd, Orangeburg, NY 10962 (transportation provided from the YM&YWHA)
Essential Functions
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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.
About YM&YWHA Of Washington Heights & Inwood
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.
engage individuals from middle school to young adulthood. The role will also involve preparing for
programs that take place at Camp Twelve Trails.
LOCATION:
YM&YWHA of Washington & Inwood: 54 Nagle Ave, New York, NY 10040
Camp Twelve Trails: 44 Henry Kaufmann Rd, Orangeburg, NY 10962 (transportation provided from the YM&YWHA)
Essential Functions
- Create opportunities to engage local community individuals, representing the diverse population of the region the Y serves, middle school age through young adulthood, in activities, including those related to existing programs like Be Me and activities funded by SONYC, proposed to realize the mission of the YM&YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood.
- Plan and facilitate meetings, including guest speakers and special events to support a diverse “council” of high school students who focus on relationship-building through social action projects, communal and identity exploration, and joint learning.
- Plan and facilitate special events and ongoing activities that bring together young adults from Northern Manhattan to increase their engagement with the Y.
- Develop relationships with schools, Jewish organizations, and community organizations to interface with teens and young adults.
- Communicate with families of middle and high-school-age children regularly about program highlights and any concerns that need to be addressed.
- Create and distribute marketing materials.
- Recruit participants to engage in programs.
- Help lead teen camp programs, including Camp Twelve Trails’ Teen Adventure Program.
- Plan, in collaboration with camp leaders, goals, content, budget, and all details associated with camp teen programs.
- Participate and help lead camp staff training, emphasizing knowledge about working with teens.
- Hire, train, and supervise seasonal camp staff that support teen programs.
- Full-time, FLSA Exempt position
- Sunday through Thursday during the school year; Monday through Friday during the summer months (schedule will be “flexed” when working overnight trips)
- Annual Salary of $64, 350
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and competitive benefits package: Health Insurance; Retirement Plan, Optional 403b Plan, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Benefit Plan, and Y Fitness Center Membership.
- Comfortable working with, recruiting, and engaging individuals from middle school through young adulthood age.
- Proven planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluation skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to communicate in a variety of setting and styles clearly and appropriately.
- Able to present in front of large groups of participants.
- Proficient in using Google Suite, MS Office applications, social media, and other technology platforms for youth programs.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Bilingual English-Spanish preferred.
- Experience facilitating inter-cultural dialogue.
- Experience in managing and supervising staff is preferred.
- Experience in program design, primarily those that support individuals from middle school through young adulthood age.
- Documentation of U.S. citizenship or eligibility to work in the U.S.
- Must pass the background check, medical tests, fingerprinting through the Department of Health and Department of Education, and other pre-employment requirements.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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.
About YM&YWHA Of Washington Heights & Inwood
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.
Salary : $64
