Program Director Jobs in New York
Program Director jobs in New York are among the most active in the country, with strong demand concentrated in healthcare systems, nonprofit social services, higher education, and government-funded human services programs at every level from coordinator-track professionals to senior executives overseeing multi-site operations. The largest hiring volumes are in New York City, Albany, and Buffalo, where anchor employers like NYC Health + Hospitals, Columbia University, and Catholic Charities maintain ongoing program director pipelines. The most in-demand specialties include behavioral health program management, workforce development, and public health initiative leadership. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Temporary Program Director Job Description
Job Title: Temporary Program Director
Reports to: Director of COMPASS Programs
Brooklyn College Community Partnership (BCCP) seeks a temporary part-time Program Director to lead a DYCD-funded Compass middle school program. This temporary position has the potential to transition into a full-time role after March 2027. The Program Director oversees daily site operations, ensuring after-school programming aligns with school-day learning and supports youth development. Responsibilities include supervising staff, fostering a safe and inclusive environment, and promoting participants' social, emotional, and physical well-being.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily operations, create and implement age-appropriate educational, SEL, and recreational activities, and ensure program goals are met.
- Manage student recruitment, enrollment, and attendance; facilitate communication and build strong relationships with parents, families, and school personnel.
- Supervise program staff, provide coaching, and motivation to ensure high-quality service delivery.
- Collaborate with school administrators, community-based organizations, and other stakeholders to support program initiatives and events.
- In collaboration with the Director of Compass Programs and the Content Specialist, design and implement engaging activities that promote youth social, emotional, and physical well-being and complement school-day learning.
- Maintain up-to-date SACC training certifications and provide documentation upon request.
- Maintain participant records and files in a safe file cabinet.
- Establish rapport with youth and provide mentoring, guidance, and overall direction for their academic and SEL growth.
- Periodically review staff files to ensure full compliance with NYC DOE, DOHMH, DYCD, and NYS SACC requirements, and ensure adherence to all applicable regulations.
- Communicate program needs and share feedback with the Leadership Team
- Monitor and ensure DYCD Connect is updated weekly.
- Lead weekly team meetings with staff to discuss performance, challenges, and provide feedback and coaching.
- Report accurate staff hours by reviewing and signing off on every staff timesheet.
- Attend weekly check-ins with supervisor and participate in ongoing professional development provided by BCCP and DYCD’s professional development partners.
- Develop and maintain a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all participants.
- Carry out additional duties as needed to support the evolving needs of the program.
Qualifications
- An associate degree (bachelor’s preferred) in child development, elementary education, physical education, or a related field, plus 2 years of direct experience working with children under 13, including at least 1 year in a supervisory role within a childcare or comparable program; or
- A NYS Children’s Program Administrator Credential and 2 years of direct experience working with children less than 13 years of age, including at least 1 year in a supervisory capacity in a childcare program or related field of work; or
- School-Age Child Care (SACC) Credential or other Office-recognized credential specific to the school-age developmental period and 2 years of direct experience working with children less than 13 years of age, including at least 1 year in a supervisory capacity in a childcare program or related field of work; or
- 2 years of college with 18 credits in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation, or a related field; and 2 years of direct experience working with children less than 13 years of age, including at least 1 year in a supervisory capacity in a childcare program or related field of work.
- Strong leadership and communication skills, high interest in the arts, youth development, and community service.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school personnel.
- Proficient in MS Office and Google Workspace
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 12 PM to 6 PM
Salary and benefits:
- $28 - $34 per hour
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible spending
- Paid Time Off (sick leave, annual leave)
Employment Period: November 2026 - TBD
About BCCP: The Brooklyn College Community Partnership (BCCP), operating under the fiscal sponsorship of RFCUNY, is a community-based organization that provides youth development programs connecting Brooklyn College with surrounding neighborhoods. Through after-school and extracurricular initiatives in NYC Public Schools and at the Brooklyn College Art Lab (BCAL), BCCP offers holistic, interdisciplinary programming rooted in the principles of Positive Youth Development. Our activities empower students, spark creativity, and support their academic, social-emotional, and developmental growth while strengthening connections among youth, families, and the broader community.
Pay: $28.00 - $34.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Temporary Program Director Job Description
Job Title: Temporary Program Director
Reports to: Director of COMPASS Programs
Brooklyn College Community Partnership (BCCP) seeks a temporary part-time Program Director to lead a DYCD-funded Compass middle school program. This temporary position has the potential to transition into a full-time role after March 2027. The Program Director oversees daily site operations, ensuring after-school programming aligns with school-day learning and supports youth development. Responsibilities include supervising staff, fostering a safe and inclusive environment, and promoting participants' social, emotional, and physical well-being.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily operations, create and implement age-appropriate educational, SEL, and recreational activities, and ensure program goals are met.
- Manage student recruitment, enrollment, and attendance; facilitate communication and build strong relationships with parents, families, and school personnel.
- Supervise program staff, provide coaching, and motivation to ensure high-quality service delivery.
- Collaborate with school administrators, community-based organizations, and other stakeholders to support program initiatives and events.
- In collaboration with the Director of Compass Programs and the Content Specialist, design and implement engaging activities that promote youth social, emotional, and physical well-being and complement school-day learning.
- Maintain up-to-date SACC training certifications and provide documentation upon request.
- Maintain participant records and files in a safe file cabinet.
- Establish rapport with youth and provide mentoring, guidance, and overall direction for their academic and SEL growth.
- Periodically review staff files to ensure full compliance with NYC DOE, DOHMH, DYCD, and NYS SACC requirements, and ensure adherence to all applicable regulations.
- Communicate program needs and share feedback with the Leadership Team
- Monitor and ensure DYCD Connect is updated weekly.
- Lead weekly team meetings with staff to discuss performance, challenges, and provide feedback and coaching.
- Report accurate staff hours by reviewing and signing off on every staff timesheet.
- Attend weekly check-ins with supervisor and participate in ongoing professional development provided by BCCP and DYCD’s professional development partners.
- Develop and maintain a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all participants.
- Carry out additional duties as needed to support the evolving needs of the program.
Qualifications
- An associate degree (bachelor’s preferred) in child development, elementary education, physical education, or a related field, plus 2 years of direct experience working with children under 13, including at least 1 year in a supervisory role within a childcare or comparable program; or
- A NYS Children’s Program Administrator Credential and 2 years of direct experience working with children less than 13 years of age, including at least 1 year in a supervisory capacity in a childcare program or related field of work; or
- School-Age Child Care (SACC) Credential or other Office-recognized credential specific to the school-age developmental period and 2 years of direct experience working with children less than 13 years of age, including at least 1 year in a supervisory capacity in a childcare program or related field of work; or
- 2 years of college with 18 credits in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation, or a related field; and 2 years of direct experience working with children less than 13 years of age, including at least 1 year in a supervisory capacity in a childcare program or related field of work.
- Strong leadership and communication skills, high interest in the arts, youth development, and community service.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school personnel.
- Proficient in MS Office and Google Workspace
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 12 PM to 6 PM
Salary and benefits:
- $28 - $34 per hour
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible spending
- Paid Time Off (sick leave, annual leave)
Employment Period: November 2026 - TBD
About BCCP: The Brooklyn College Community Partnership (BCCP), operating under the fiscal sponsorship of RFCUNY, is a community-based organization that provides youth development programs connecting Brooklyn College with surrounding neighborhoods. Through after-school and extracurricular initiatives in NYC Public Schools and at the Brooklyn College Art Lab (BCAL), BCCP offers holistic, interdisciplinary programming rooted in the principles of Positive Youth Development. Our activities empower students, spark creativity, and support their academic, social-emotional, and developmental growth while strengthening connections among youth, families, and the broader community.
Pay: $28.00 - $34.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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Program Director Job Market in New York
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Who's Hiring
- Services For The Underserved12
- CAMBA10
- Samaritan Daytop Village8
- Mount Sinai Health System8
- Jericho Project7
Top Industries Hiring
- Education10
- Healthcare & Medical Services5
- Non-Profit & Social Services4
- Technology & Software3
- Science & Research2
What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in program director jobs across New York.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in public administration, social work, or a related field
- Five or more years of progressively responsible program management experience
- Demonstrated experience managing budgets, grants, or government contracts in New York
- Familiarity with New York State Office of Mental Health or OPWDD regulatory requirements
- Proven ability to supervise multidisciplinary teams and report to executive leadership
- Experience with New York City or New York State government procurement and compliance processes
Program Director Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a program director in New York?
Most program director roles in New York require a relevant bachelor's degree at minimum, with a master's in public administration, social work, public health, or nonprofit management preferred. New York does not issue a universal program director license, but many roles in healthcare or behavioral health settings require staff to hold or oversee staff with New York State licensure such as an LCSW or LMHC. Building experience in program coordination or operations management is the standard path.
Which companies hire program directors in New York?
Employers hiring program directors in New York right now include Services For The Underserved, CAMBA, and Samaritan Daytop Village, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. New York's concentration of large hospital systems, city and state agencies, and federally funded nonprofits means program director openings appear across a wider range of sectors here than in most other states.
Which New York cities have the most program director jobs?
New York, Brooklyn, and Bronx have the most program director openings in New York. New York City dominates by volume given its density of hospital networks, municipal agencies, and large nonprofits, while Albany's concentration of state government offices and policy organizations drives consistent demand upstate, and Buffalo's growing healthcare and human services sector supports steady hiring in western New York.
Are there remote program director jobs in New York?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields because program directors typically oversee staff, community services, or facilities that require on-site presence. About 30% of program director openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of November 2026. The roles most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements are those focused on grant writing, policy development, or program evaluation rather than direct service delivery.
How can I get hired as a program director in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving up from a program coordinator or case manager role at a New York nonprofit, hospital system, or city agency, then stepping into a program director title as openings arise internally. Large New York employers like the Department of Social Services, NYC Health + Hospitals, and major human services contractors regularly promote from within. A master's degree in public administration or social work, or a credential like a PMP, can accelerate that move significantly.
Where can I find and apply to program director jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to program director jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Search for roles that match your experience level and location preference, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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