Job description:

About Us:

Flatbush Development Corporation is a dynamic and community-focused organization dedicated to providing high-quality after-school programs for youth in Brooklyn. Our commitment to youth development and enrichment is at the core of everything we do, and we are proud to be a partner of the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) and the Department of Health.

Position Summary: The Evening Coordinator supports the daily operations, planning, and scheduling of the Cornerstone Evening & Weekend Program. This role is essential in fostering a community center environment that is inclusive, welcoming, and responsive to the needs of children, youth, and families. The Coordinator ensures a continuum of services and youth development opportunities by overseeing program delivery, supervising staff and interns, and contributing to the overall development and growth of the program..

WORK SCHEDULE:

• School-Year: Monday-Friday 6:00 P.M-10:00 P.M, Saturday 10:00 P.M -3:00 P.M- (25 hours a week)
• Summer: Monday-Friday, 6:00 PM-11:00 P.M., Saturday or Sunday 5:00 PM-11:00 P.M (31 Hours a week)

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the coordination and day-to-day management of evenings, Saturday, and Sunday programs.
• Supervision of all evening and weekend group leaders, activity specialists, part-time program aids, and interns.
• Coordinate, recruit, and outreach of all High school and Adult Cornerstone participants.
• Providing on-site crisis intervention when the program is in operation.
• Ensure the smooth operation of the program within the building, including responding to specific maintenance and security concerns.
• Monitor and inventory the use of equipment and supplies to ensure the equipment is repaired when necessary and that adequate supplies are maintained.
• Attend agency-wide training and meetings.
• Assist in the facilitation of program activities and special events.
• Assist in the facilitation of ongoing staff meetings and trainings.
• Attend community Tenant board meetings.
• Facilitate and manage Youth Council and advisory board meetings.
• Available to supervise weekend programming.
• In consultation with the Program Director, participate in the hiring of staff members.
• Assist in the Oversight of ongoing work with DYCD, DOH, and NYCHA.
• Assist in the coordination and collection & summary of statistical information.
• Perform other programmatic duties as assigned.
• Create monthly and weekly schedules for evening and weekend participants to follow
• Create and implement adult activities.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience in childcare, education, or youth development preferred
• HS Diploma or GED and at least 1-2 years of experience in youth program supervision and administration.
• Must have at least 2 years of supervisory experience
• Strong administrative & supervisory skills in a youth development program.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Must be able to engage in behavior management activities and demonstrate, lead, and teach a range of group activities.
• Must be available for weekend training requirements.
• Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based and/or youth development perspective.

Flatbush Development Corporation, 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.