Director

East Side House is a community-based organization in the South Bronx. We work with schools, community centers and other partners to bring quality education and resources to residents of the Bronx and Northern Manhattan. Recognizing education as the key to economic and civic opportunity, we help approximately 10,000 individuals improve their lives each year with programs ranging from basic literacy to specialized technology training.

Requirements

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the center.
• Provide supervision of program staff.
• Coordinate and help develop programs for senior participants in the areas of social, cultural, educational and recreational activities.
• Develop and implement out-reach plans to ensure maximum utilization of center.
• Recruit volunteer workers (We Care, Maturity Works, Senior Companion, NYCHA and others).
• Serve as a liaison with community and neighborhood groups that can assist in the process of advancing senior citizen issues.
• Ensure contract compliance as outlined by program work plans and contracts.
• Prepare and submit all program reports to the Program Director in a timely fashion.
• Promote senior citizens participation and involvement in the advisory board, grievance committee, other such committees, and the center.
• Assist in registering new participants in the program.
• Provide case assistance services to seniors (i.e. supportive contact, referrals, benefits and entitlement assistance, immigration assistance, advocacy).
• Assist in the development of program resources.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan