• Assistant Director

    Queens Community House (Forest Hills, NY)


    Status: Full-Time

    Schedule: 35 hours/week (afternoons, evenings, weekends, school breaks, and summer as needed)

    Compensation: $27.47 – $30.00 per hour

     

    Are you passionate about helping communities thrive?

     

    Join Queens Community House (QCH), a dynamic nonprofit with a 50-year legacy of serving the diverse communities of Queens. We provide comprehensive programs for youth, adults, families, and older adults, helping individuals enrich their lives and build healthy, inclusive neighborhoods. If you're a compassionate leader inspired by social justice and youth development—and ready to make a lasting impact—we want to hear from you.

    About the Beacon Program

    Beacon Community Centers are vibrant, school-based hubs that serve children (ages 6+) and adults of all ages. Operating Monday–Friday (1:15 PM–9:15 PM), Saturdays (8:30 AM–4 PM), and full days during school holidays and summer break, Beacons are places for lifelong learning, exploration, connection, and community engagement.

     

    The Assistant Director helps lead all aspects of Beacon operations, supporting the Beacon Director in advancing QCH’s mission, vision, and values through high-quality programming and strong community partnerships.

    Key Responsibilities

    + Build positive, trusting relationships with youth, families, school staff, and community members.

    + Support the planning and delivery of engaging, safe, and inclusive youth and community development programming.

    + Ensure effective outreach, recruitment, and retention to meet contractual goals.

    + Supervise, coach, and inspire a team of approximately 15 part-time staff.

    + Monitor program operations to ensure compliance with safety, fiscal, and reporting requirements.

    + Track and input accurate attendance, registration, and outcome data in QCH and funder systems.

    + Organize and lead events, staff meetings, and professional development sessions.

    + Serve as a liaison between QCH, the school, funders, and the broader community.

    + Manage timecards, budgets, petty cash, and other administrative tasks with precision and transparency.

    + Step into leadership roles within the Beacon unit and Youth Services division as needed.

    + Respond to crises or incidents, ensuring appropriate documentation, follow-up, and communication.

    + Maintain organized and up-to-date participant and staff records, both digitally and physically.

    + Assist with sub-contracted/co-located programming and community referral partnerships.

    + Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

     

    What You’ll Bring

    Required:

    + BA/BS degree

    + Minimum 2 years of experience supervising youth and/or community development programs

    + Strong relationship-building, leadership, and communication skills

    + Comfort using Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Zoom, Canva, and other digital platforms

    + Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities

    + Commitment to youth development and community engagement

    + Willingness to work evenings/weekends and adapt to evolving program needs

    + Must meet NYS School-Aged Child Care Program Director requirements and obtain necessary clearances

    Preferred:

    + BA/BS in Education, Social Work, Public Health, or related field

    + Bilingual (Spanish or another language)

    + Experience with performance-based contracts (e.g., DYCD), budgeting, and compliance

    + Familiarity with NYS OCFS and NYC DOHMH child care regulations

    What You’ll Get

    At QCH, we believe in investing in our team. Full-time employees enjoy:

     

    + Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

    + Life insurance and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

    + 403(b) retirement plan

    + Up to 27 vacation days (17 in your first year), 12 sick days, and federal holidays

    + Paid Family Leave (with full pay supplement provided by QCH)

    + Robust professional development, training, and networking opportunities

     

    Join us in building a stronger Queens—one community at a time.

     

    Apply today to make a difference.

     

    Queens Community House is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We value diversity and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.