Assistant Director - 2004331
- Compensation
- $80K–$85K / yr
- Location
- New York, New York, United States
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Not specified
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- • Bachelor's degree required.
- • Minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in human services, nonprofit
- management, or community-based programming.
- • Demonstrated experience in community organizing, engagement, or coalition building required.
- • Experience managing community facilities or multi-use community centers preferred.
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- • Ability to build effective relationships with individuals from diverse cultural, economic, and religious
- backgrounds.
- • Strong leadership, interpersonal, communication, organizational, and project management skills.
- • Excellent problem-solving, networking, and relationship-building abilities.
- • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
- • Knowledge of community resources, social service systems, and nonprofit operations.
- • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
- • First Aid, Fire Safety, and Emergency Response certification, or willingness to obtain.
- • Ability to effectively utilize virtual meeting platforms and remote technology.
- Catholic Charities and Catholic Charities Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religio
Full description
Assistant Director of Community Programming
Division: Food & Housing Stability
Main Site: Spellman Center
Classification: Professional
FLSA Status: Full-Time, Exempt
Reports To: Division Director
Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes
Salary: $80,000 - $85,000 annually.Position Summary
The Assistant Director of Community Programming serves as a key representative of Catholic Charities within
the Lower East Side community, building and maintaining strong relationships with residents, community
organizations, government agencies, funders, and other stakeholders. In collaboration with the Government
Relations team, the Assistant Director develops and cultivates strategic partnerships that strengthen community
engagement, identify emerging community needs, expand access to services, and position the Spellman Center
as a trusted and responsive neighborhood resource. This position is responsible for the day-to-day operations
and coordination of community programming at the Spellman Center, ensuring the facility remains a safe,
welcoming, and vibrant community hub.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinate the day-to-day operations of the Spellman Center, including site operations, client flow,
scheduling, and building security, in collaboration with the Director of Facilities.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate community programs, events, and initiatives that address
neighborhood needs and promote community engagement.
- Conduct ongoing community needs assessments to identify service gaps, emerging needs, and priority
areas to inform program development.
- Engage residents, community stakeholders, and partner organizations through surveys, focus groups,
and convenings to ensure programming reflects community voice and priorities.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive plan to integrate new community programming into existing
services, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and community needs.
- Build and maintain strong partnerships with community organizations, government agencies, elected
officials, funders, and other stakeholders to expand services and strengthen community impact.
- Collaborate with Program Directors to ensure coordinated center operations, consistent policies and