Project Director- 21st CCLC After School Program

Mission: YWCA Western New York is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. Our vision is a thriving community without divide.

Since YWCA WNY’s founding in 1870, we have responded to the needs of the community by providing high quality programs and services that promote racial and social justice, and advance women’s empowerment. Working from an anti-racism and trauma-informed foundation, this commitment continues today through a continuum of comprehensive supports and services focused specifically on marginalized community members.

YWCA WNY supports over 3,000 women, children, and families annually. Our programs empower children to grow in healthy, nurturing, and enriched environments, youth to unlock their potential and build a path to success, women to attain self-sufficiency, and seniors to secure safe, affordable housing that keeps them connected to the community.

Position Summary

The Project Director confidently leads all aspects of coordination, planning, and implementation of youth programs. This role involves proactive collaboration with volunteers and actively includes the recruitment, hiring, and training of staff. The Project Director takes the initiative to establish strong partnerships with community organizations, significantly enhancing program effectiveness. In this capacity, the Project Director guarantees the successful operation of the program and adopts a commanding front-line management approach to achieve essential deliverables and drive program success while overseeing staff operations. Additionally, the Project Director excels at building and nurturing impactful relationships within the school environment, further amplifying the program's overall influence. COVID Vaccination REQUIRED

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $54,000.00 - $58,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Program management: 3 years (Required)
• youth development: 5 years (Required)
• supervisory: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person