>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 organization’s 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 agency’s 
>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.
>
>
>

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