Assistant Director of Youth Services
Posted on December 17, 2024
Shorefront YM-YWHA - Brooklyn, NY
Not Applicable
The Assistant Director of Youth Services plays a vital role in supporting the overall mission of the Shorefront Y, fostering year-round youth engagement, cultivating teen leadership, planning and managing day camp programming that reflect Jewish values, and ensuring impactful experiences for campers, teens, and staff. Areas of Responsibility: Camp Leadership, Year-Round Teen Program Development & Engagement & Community Engagement and Networking. Qualifications: Experience in camp leadership, youth programming, or Jewish education. Bachelor’s degree in Education, Jewish Studies, Youth Development is a major plus!, Proven ability to develop and implement engaging programming for children, teens, and staff, Excellent leadership and supervisory skills, with experience mentoring staff and young leaders, Exceptional communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities, Strong knowledge of Jewish traditions, values, and practices, with a passion for fostering Jewish identity in youth, Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment & Proficiency in social media and digital engagement tools. Personal Attributes: Passionate about camping and youth engagement, Creative, with the ability to develop innovative programs and activities, Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with teens, staff, parents, and community members, Committed to the mission and values of the Shorefront Y, with a focus on community-building, leadership, and Jewish life & Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple projects and responsibilities year-round. Full Time with benefits. Apply on: https://www.jewishjobs.com/job/t6pn2x/assistant-director-of-youth-services/brooklyn/ny/united-states. https://www.shorefronty.org.
(12/17/24)