Assistant Director - Queens Community House : Job Details

Job Posting: Beacon Assistant DirectorStatus: Full-TimeSchedule: 35 hours/week (afternoons, evenings, weekends, school breaks, and summer as needed)Compensation: $27.47 – $30.00 per hourLocation: Queens, NY (school-based community center)

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:

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)

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.

About the company

QCH offers a broad network of programs and services that help people at every stage of life. These programs include: school- and center-based, after-school programs for children Ages 5-12; gender specific youth leadership development; organizing and yo...

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