• Job Description

  Req#: AFTER001978

  Job Overview:

  Division/Department: Education & Employment – Youth Services
  Hours: 35 hours per week, Full-Time, Regular
  Schedule: Monday–Friday, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  Location: Fully onsite in the Lower East Side
  Pay: $50,000–$60,000 annually (Salary)
  Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

  Organizational Overview

  Henry Street Settlement opens doors of opportunity to enrich lives and advance progress for Lower East Side residents and other New Yorkers through social services, arts, and health care programs. With a 125+ year history and over 50 programs, we are one of NYC’s largest and most innovative nonprofit agencies.

  Program Overview

  The Education and Employment Division, with an $8.2M budget, serves over 8,000 people annually. We offer services from Early Childhood Education to Adult Workforce programs, including Early Learn, six after-school programs, four day camps, youth recreation, high school and college success programs, and community-based workforce training.

  Job Summary

  The Program Coordinator oversees the daily operations of the after-school and summer camp programs at P.S. 184. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Afterschool and Camp Services, this role includes managing program staff, ensuring high-quality service delivery, and handling compliance and reporting. The role includes coverage of 13 holiday camp days from 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM and serves as the primary contact for the program.

  Qualifications

  • Demonstrates integrity, credibility, and a strong commitment to our mission
  • Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field (master’s preferred)
  • At least five years of supervisory experience in after-school or camp program
  • Strong understanding of age-appropriate development for K–8 youth
  • Experience working with diverse student populations
  • Proven ability to create and evaluate youth programming
  • Familiarity with DYCD Connect
  • Experience leading program staff to deliver engaging youth activities
  • Skilled in hiring, training, managing, and developing team members
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong experience engaging families to support youth success
  • Able to support youth at varied academic levels
  • Highly organized and dependable
  • Self-motivated with a collaborative and flexible attitude
  • Available to work on select school holidays

  Responsibilities

  Leadership

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with partners
  • Develop strategies to connect all program components
  • Guide staff in creating engaging and meaningful activities

  Team Management and Development

  • Assess staff skills and professional development needs
  • Provide training and coaching to support staff growth
  • Promote accountability and high performance
  • Hire, train, and support new team members

  Program Operations

  • Gather and use feedback from staff, families, and school partners
  • Ensure compliance with SACC and other regulations
  • Oversee after-school programming for K–8 students
  • Collaborate with DOE staff for program alignment
  • Manage materials, equipment, and supply purchases
  • Keep accurate records of attendance and program activities

  Physical Requirements

  • Able to lift up to 10 lbs.
  • Able to sit, stand, bend, or move for extended periods

  Equal Opportunity Employer
  This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

• About the company

  Henry Street Settlement opens doors of opportunity to enrich lives and enhance human progress for Lower East Side residents and other New Yorkers through social services, arts and health care programs.

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