Project Director - West Farms

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The SBS West Farms Youth Project Director provides strategic and operational oversight of youth workforce development programs funded by the NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS). This position is responsible for ensuring program quality, contractual compliance, budget performance, and partnership engagement, including direct support to subcontractor Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation on financial literacy implementation. The Director leads a dynamic team, engages the broader community, and applies strong analytical and leadership skills to drive outcomes that empower young people through education, employment, and life skills development.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Oversight & Strategic Leadership

• Lead the overall planning, execution, and performance of youth workforce programs at the West Farms site under the SBS contract.
• Oversee subcontract management, particularly financial literacy programming provided through Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration.
• Ensure alignment of program activities with contract goals, youth development principles, and organizational mission.

Community Engagement & Partnership Development

Build and sustain strong relationships with local schools, community-based organizations, employers, and public agencies.

Represent the West Farms program in community forums, youth-focused coalitions, neighborhood events, and advisory boards.

Collaborate with stakeholders to identify community needs and co-create responsive programming for youth and families.

Contract Compliance & Data Management

• Ensure all contractual benchmarks, deliverables, and enrollment targets are met in accordance with SBS guidelines.
• Monitor data entry and reporting systems to maintain timely and accurate documentation.
• Use data-driven strategies and analytics to identify trends, address gaps, and guide decision-making for program improvement.

Financial Management & Subcontractor Support

• Manage program budget in coordination with the finance department, ensuring accurate tracking of expenses and revenue.
• Provide technical assistance and oversight to Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration to ensure high-quality financial literacy workshops and services.
• Monitor subcontractor performance, review reports, and ensure contractual obligations are fulfilled.

Staff Supervision & Development

• Recruit, supervise, and develop a high-performing team,
• Conduct regular team meetings, one-on-one supervision, and performance evaluations.
• Foster a culture of accountability, inclusion, professional growth, and collaboration.

Evaluation & Continuous Improvement

• Analyze program data and key performance indicators to assess impact and inform ongoing program development.
• Lead efforts to continuously improve service delivery and operational efficiency.
• Stay informed about best practices in workforce development, youth engagement, and financial literacy education.

Other Key Performance Indicators

• Leads by example through servant leadership values
• Promotes the company mission, vision, values, and brand
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with funders, staff, partners and employers
• Sets strategy for successful operations taking into consideration funder, local area and organizational needs
• Fosters a positive, inclusive and accountable culture
• Establishes a motivational, collaborative, and innovative work environment that fosters excellent customer experience and results
• Participates in business development activities, including contract rebid and new business opportunities
• Communicates project and company activities and progress to Equus leadership, funder staff and Board Financial
• Responsibility for fiscal operations of the project
• Manages contract investment to maximize services
• Forecasts spending to ensure funding availability throughout the fiscal year
• Creates and delivers on Equus and funder's budget expectations
• Reviews costs are in alignment with local, federal and state allowances
• Establishes and reviews cost allocation plans Human Resources
• Manage human resource responsibilities such hiring, coaching, disciplining (when appropriate) in coordination with the corporate HR team and Employee Relations Director
• Oversees hiring of team members to include consistent onboarding and training
• Sets SMART goals for team members that align with contract, funder and Equus goals/objectives
• Evaluates the performance and impact of the organization and staff in meeting objectives Performance and Quality
• Ensure compliance to meet or exceed contractual expectations while responsibly achieving our mission and vision, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness of the operation
• Ensure proper practices regarding record keeping, control systems, and proper reporting
• Ensure all requisite training is delivered appropriately, providing effective training and support Operations
• Ensure compliance with contractual and program requirements - Ensure a positive customer experience for all internal and external customers
• Ability to interpret funder priorities and develop implementation plans
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with our customers, including the funding agency and area employers
• Administer policies and procedures in accordance with company, funder and program standards
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with our customers, including the funding agency and area employers - perform Quality Assurance and Quality Monitoring
• Other duties as assigned

• BS/BA in Business Administration, Organizational Development, Project Management, or closely related field of study and/or a combination of relevant experience and education
• Operational leadership experience with a minimum of 5 years professional experience organizing, planning, and developing programs and services at a management level, including supervision of others;
• Senior level management experience managing multiple departments/functions/teams, with direct responsibility to executive leadership or a board of directors strongly desired; or equivalent combination of education, experience and demonstrated results as determined appropriate for the specific opportunity by the hiring manager
• Fiscal / financial management experience, operational oversight, and experience managing grants and/or contracts
• Proven ability to manage contractual relationships
• At least 2 years of experience providing operational oversight in a workforce development or human services environment desired, but not required
• Experience in public speaking
• Intermediate level MS Office Skills
• Proof of valid driver's license and liability insurance may be required
• Solid supervisory experience in a competitive environment and/or working with target population or similar.
• Workforce Development experience a plus.
• Ability to travel based on operational / organizational need.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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