>Job Description: Director of Programs > >Girls for Gender Equity (GGE) is an >intergenerational, grassroots organization >committed to the physical, psychological, social >and economic development of girls and women. >Through education, organizing and physical >fitness, GGE encourages communities to remove >barriers and create opportunities for girls and >women to live self-determined lives. > >GGE targets New York City public schools based >in underserved communities of color as sites to >mobilize and collectively work toward gender, >race and class equity. GGE is the umbrella >organization for three core programs and >multiyear campaigns -- Community Organizing, >Urban Leaders Academy and Health and Fitness. >GGE has established a dual approach to >grassroots organizing and direct service that >develops youth leadership and strengthens >resources within the communities we serve. > >As our organization continues to grow, we are >seeking a full-time Director of Programs with a >Masters of Social Work, who firmly believes in >feminist/womanist theory, to join the senior >management team and assist in the effective >delivery of programs and services. The ideal >candidate will provide day-to-day management and >operational support to the Executive Director to >execute the organizations mission and vision. > >Required Qualifications and Experience: > > Masters of Social Work (MSW) with 2-3 years of >management and program development experience. > Seminar in Field Instruction (SIFI) certified. > 3 - 4 years of experience working directly >with youth and/or community development or grassroots organizations. > Experience with evaluation or participatory action research. > Excellent written and verbal communication skills. > Excellent supervisory, organizational and training skills. > Ability to multi task while maintaining a tremendous attention to detail. > Ability to work independently and within a multi-disciplinary team. > Community organizing/political advocacy experience a plus. > >Duties and Responsibilities: > >Management and Administration > Develop, implement and manage effective >internal operational systems for programs. > Effectively align program staff support and >operations with long-term agency goals and expectations. > Provide clinical and administrative SIFI >supervision of Masters level social work interns. > Foster a team-oriented, supportive, accountable work environment at GGE. > Develop new program ideas and work with teams >to implement and carry out programming related >to health, social work, education, employment, and community organizing. > Represent GGE at local events, community >gatherings, workshops, trainings and to >community leaders, local politicians, and community-based organizations. > Work with the Executive Director to develop >and evaluate organization strategy. > Present programmatic elements of GGE in a >compelling manner to prospective funders and other supporters. > >Program Management and Evaluation > Oversee program operations and lead staff in >monthly and long-term program planning. > Evaluate program effectiveness to move closer >to its mission while ensuring the agencys >ability to anticipate changing client needs and effectively respond. > Assist in developing strategies to engage >young people and organizations in the programs and services offered by GGE. > Supervise program staff and program implementation. > Provide hands-on supervision, coaching and >professional development workshops for staff. > Use creative and critical thinking to improve existing programming. > Lead efforts to establish and maintain sound >working relationships with agency partners. > >Core Competencies > Ability to effectively communicate and build >relationships with a wide variety of >constituents including youth, parents, health >and human services professionals, teachers, and school leaders. > Ability to handle a variety of projects and >assignments at once, managing time well, and asking for support when needed. > Ability to work independently and as a team member. > Use creative and critical thinking to improve existing programming. > Familiarity with the New York City Public >School system community preferred. > >Compensation and Benefits: Compensation is >competitive and commensurate with experience >including full health care benefits and paid vacation. > >The candidate must be prepared to make at least >a 2-year commitment to this position. > >How to Apply: Email a cover letter and resume to ><mailto:[log in to unmask]>[log in to unmask] with >Director of Programs in the subject line- No >phone calls or faxes will be accepted. Learn >more about GGE at <http://www.ggenyc.org>www.ggenyc.org. > >Girls for Gender Equity (GGE) is an equal >opportunity employer and strongly encourages >applications from people of color, women, >persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ applicants. > > > <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> If you wish to unsubscribe from the COMHEALUMNI-L List, please send an E-mail to: "[log in to unmask]". Within the body of the text, only write the following:"SIGNOFF COMHEALUMNI-L".