Program Director

Program Director

  • Senior Level
  • Applications have closed
Job Category: Executive, Programs/Services, Volunteer Management
Location: Manhattan
Job Sectors: Arts & Culture, Community Improvement, Health, Human Services
Salary Range:

Mission: Groove With Me is a youth development organization using free dance classes and performance opportunities as a tool to instill in young women the leadership, pride, spirit of cooperation, creativity, joy and discipline needed to confront the adverisity in their daily lives and throughout their future development. The program seeks to decrease teen pregnancy, truancy, crime, violence, prostitution, substance abuse, and gang related activity by nurturing youth, building self-confidence, offering positive choices, and providing a safe place to go. We serve 400 girls in East Harlem.

Job Description: We are looking for an energetic, compassionate, and experienced team player. Reporting to and in partnership with the Executive Director, the Program Director will spearhead Groove With Me’s programs. Primary responsibilities includee dance classes, teacher training, performances, and special events. Groove With Me is an ever growing and evolving organization that requires an entrepreneurial spirit and the ability to wear many hats.

Responsibilities:

          • Recruit, train, and supervise volunteer dance teachers. Continuously update postings at dance schools and volunteer websites. Network to recruit teachers. Thoroughly screen potential teachers. Match new teachers with current teachers for training.
          • Develop up-to-date training materials and expectations for volunteers and participants. Advise teachers and support them in classroom management.
          • Assess the needs of program participants and provide necessary services. Refer participants to outside agencies, health centers, and social workers as needed. Collaborate with parents to resolve any concerns.
          • Monitor and manage program outcomes to ensure that program goals are fully met. Utilize evaluation processes and database to make assessments.
          • Coordinate all aspects of organization-wide performances and in-house events.
          • Direct activities within the dance studio, including over 38 weekly dance classes and implement Summer Grooves program.
          • Develop recruitment strategies and implement community outreach to ensure that enrollment goals are fully met.
          • Prepare and submit quarterly performance reports for Executive Director and Board.
          • Attend weekly meetings with Executive Director to discuss performance outcomes and challenges; ensure that program milestones and outcomes are met.

Qualifications:

          • Fluency in Spanish required
          • BA required. MA a plus in areas such as Social Work, Arts Administration, Women’s Issues, Disadvantage Populations, Community Development
          • Minimum of 5 years experience with youth development
          • Experience managing teams, particularly volunteers

Requirements:

          • Superb customer service
          • Excellent communication skills
          • Proven ability to develop strong relationships with students, parents, teachers, co-workers
          • Strong attention to detail
          • Solid interpersonal skills and desire to help others
          • Self-starter and ability to multi-task
          • Ability to encourage adherence to and enforce policies for all students, parents, and other stakeholders
          • Fantastic time management and ability to meet deadlines

Compensation: commesurate with experience. Health insurance. Dental

Send resume, cover letter, references, and writing sample to [email protected]

Groove With Me, Inc.

A youth development organization using free dance classes

  • 186 E. 123rd St.
  • New York, NY 10035
  • USA
  • Phone: 212-987-5910