Project Site Manager Jobs in Brooklyn, NY

Organization: Emmy's Dream Builders, Inc.
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Position Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Executive Director

Position Summary

Emmy's Dream Builders, Inc. is seeking an experienced Multi-Site Program Director to oversee multiple school-based afterschool and youth development programs throughout New York City. The Multi-Site Program Director will provide leadership, supervision, compliance oversight, and operational management to ensure high-quality programming, strong staff performance, and positive outcomes for youth and families.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in youth development, school-age child care, program operations, staff supervision, regulatory compliance, and community partnership development.

Qualifications

Candidates must meet one of the following educational requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, Social Work, Child Development, Recreation, Human Services, Public Administration, or a related field preferred; OR
• Associate's Degree in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation, or a related field; OR
• School-Age Child Care Credential or other Office-recognized credential specific to the school-age developmental period and qualifying experience; OR
• Two years of college with at least eighteen (18) credits in Child Development, Elementary Education, Recreation, Physical Education, or a related field.

Required Experience

• Minimum four (4) years of supervisory experience working in afterschool programs, youth development programs, educational settings, or community-based organizations.
• Experience managing multiple sites, programs, or teams preferred.
• Experience supervising Site Directors, Assistant Site Directors, Coordinators, and frontline staff.
• Experience with outreach, recruitment, enrollment management, and family engagement.
• Experience managing budgets, staffing plans, and operational performance goals.
• Knowledge of School-Age Child Care (SACC) licensing and compliance requirements.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of Department of Health (DOH), Department of Education (DOE), Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD), and School-Age Child Care (SACC) regulations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyze data, monitor performance metrics, and implement quality improvement plans.
• Ability to effectively coach, mentor, and support site leadership teams.
• Strong relationship-building skills with school administration, families, community partners, and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, attendance systems, and data management platforms.
• Commitment to confidentiality, professionalism, and ethical leadership.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and operational oversight for multiple afterschool and youth development sites.
• Supervise, coach, and evaluate Site Directors and leadership staff.
• Conduct regular site visits to ensure program quality, safety, and compliance.
• Ensure compliance with all DYCD, DOE, DOH, and organizational requirements.
• Support enrollment, retention, and community outreach efforts.
• Monitor attendance, staffing, budgets, and program performance outcomes.
• Prepare for audits, monitoring visits, and licensing inspections.
• Maintain strong partnerships with principals, school leadership, families, and community stakeholders.
• Assist with strategic planning, program expansion, and organizational growth initiatives.

Required Certifications

Candidates must possess or be willing to obtain:

• Statewide Central Register (SCR) Clearance
• Mandated Reporter Training
• CPR/AED and First Aid Certification
• Health and Safety Training
• Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
• Child Abuse Prevention Training
• Anaphylaxis/Epinephrine Administration Training
• Any additional certifications required by DOH, DOE, DYCD, or School-Age Child Care licensing regulations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $70,000 – $85,000 annually
• Professional development and leadership advancement opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on youth, families, and communities
• Paid holidays and organizational closures
• Potential for performance-based salary growth

Emmy's Dream Builders, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace.

Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Professional development assistance

Application Question(s):

• Are you available to work Monday- Friday 10am-6pm and sometimes weekends?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Childcare: 4 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Sacc Credential Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Brooklyn, NY 11235 (Required)

Work Location: In person