Status: Full-Time, Exempt

　　Compensation: $60,000 - $70,000 annually

　　Schedule: Varies based need

　　Queens Community House (QCH) provides networks of programs for children, youth, and, older adults throughout the diverse population of Queens. Our mission is to provide individuals and families with the tools to enrich their lives and build healthy, inclusive communities. We welcome amazing individuals who have diverse backgrounds and experiences, are inspired by our mission, and are highly motivated to change lives.

　　The Beacon Director is responsible for all operations of the Beacon Community Center. Beacon Community Centers are collaborative school-based community programs serving children aged six and older, and adults of all ages. Our Beacons guide participants in building both positive social connections and a sense of community, exploring their interests and their passions, becoming life-long learners, gaining meaningful experiences, developing the skills and the mindset they need to succeed in their educational and career settings, and in becoming active participants and leaders in their communities.

　　Primary Responsibilities:

　　E xecute safe and high-quality positive community and youth development programming

　　Meet and exceed agency & contractual expectations for recruitment, enrollment, and retention of participants and families through outreach initiatives and in-demand services

　　Respond to the needs of the Beacon participants and the community

　　Maintain systems to ensure adherence to all policies, guidelines, and contractual requirements

　　Ensures accurate and timely input of all attendance, registration forms, data, and reporting in agency and funder databases

　　Leads or supports the planning, facilitation, and development of special events

　　Maintains and develops collaborative relationships and program experiences for participants and sponsors

　　Represents QCH in the community through outreach and attendance at meetings

　　Monitor staff attendance and hours, and approve time sheets for payroll processing

　　Serves as a senior leader within the Beacon Unit and the Youth Services division as a whole

　　Responds appropriately to emergencies ensuring proper protocols, documentation, and follow up

　　Oversees sub-contracted and co-located programs, referral linkages, and reciprocal agreements

　　Must be available to work events during the evenings and weekends

　　Completes other duties and leads special projects as assigned

　　Qualifications:

　　BA/BS Degree in Social Services, Social Work, School, Public Health, Education, or a related field

　　Minimum of 3 years of supervisory and management experience developing and implementing youth and community development programs

　　Demonstrated capacity to build partnerships and work effectively with staff and stakeholders from a wide range of backgrounds to achieve shared goals

　　Proficiency with: Microsoft Outlook E-mail, Calendar, One Drive, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Classroom, Canva, Adobe PDF Editor

　　Ability to obtain appropriate clearances and meet NYS School Aged Child Care Program Director requirements

　　Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, including the ability to articulate ideas in writing and to make effective public presentations

　　PREFERRED skills/experience/qualities:

　　Master’s Degree

　　Previous experience in school settings and working with age groups

　　The ability and the technology to work with participants both in-person and remotely

　　Bilingual Spanish, or other languages

　　What you’ll get:

　　Queens Community House offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

　　Medical

　　Dental

　　Vision

　　Life Insurance

　　Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

　　Paid Family Leave

　　403b Retirement Plan

　　Eligible for up to 27 days of annual leave (17 days in your first year), and 12 sick days

　　Specified Federal Holidays off

　　Professional development, training, and networking opportunities

　　Additionally, QCH supplements the New York State Paid Family Leave benefit to ensure our team members receive full pay during their approved leave.

　　Status: Full-Time, Exempt

　　Compensation: $60,000 - $70,000 annually

　　Schedule: Varies based on the need

　　Queens Community House requires all staff to be fully vaccinated and must provide either proof of COVID-19 vaccination or evidence of having received one dose of the two-dose vaccination before beginning their employment unless they have been granted a reasonable accommodation for religious or medical reasons.

　　Queens Community House, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

　　Drug-Free Workplace.