Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

PAY RANGE:

$60,000 - $66,000 annually

  HOURS/AVAILABILITY:  

Monday - Friday

Weekends and holidays as needed.POSITION SUMMARY:

In alignment with the mission and vision of the YMCA of Honolulu, the Project Director collaborates closely with fellow YMCA team members under the leadership of the Program Executive Director of Teens & Young Adults. This pivotal role assumes primary responsibility for the management, dynamic development, and exceptional execution of our 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21CCLC). Tasked with ensuring the seamless delivery of top-tier afterschool and summer programs and services, the Project Director operates with precision, adhering to established policies and procedures while strategically advancing the Association's overarching goals. Key duties encompass the cultivation of a thriving team culture through effective leadership and professional development, driving program retention and expansion initiatives, and
adeptly managing reports and expenses. Our 21CCLC programs will focus on providing quality academic and enrichment opportunities for those in need. Additionally, the Director plays a central role in fostering and fortifying invaluable relationships and partnerships with educational institutions, colleges, and community
organizations. The Project Director will have a pivotal role in emphasizing our organization's missions and values, thus facilitating the design and implementation of impactful opportunities at the Y.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/JOB DUTIES:

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for youth and teen programs, including afterschool and summer initiatives across multiple HIDOE schools.

• Manage program funding and grants, ensuring compliance with YMCA, 21st CCLC, and Youth Development standards.

• Collaborate with executive and departmental leadership to drive program quality, innovation, and strategic growth.

• Build and maintain community partnerships to enhance program visibility, engagement, and impact.

• Oversee staff and volunteer recruitment, training, scheduling, and development to ensure program excellence and retention.

• Monitor and evaluate programs to ensure effectiveness, safety, and alignment with YMCA values and policies.

• Develop and manage program budgets, ensuring timely financial and narrative reporting.

• Support fundraising and grant efforts to sustain and expand youth program funding.

• Ensure adherence to all safety protocols, risk management procedures, and staff certifications.
  
   

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Skills & Knowledge:

• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Federally grant-funded program management, narrative and expenditure reporting, required.
• 4+ years of related experience in program development, management, operations, planning and staff development required.
• 3+ years of related experience with staff and/or volunteer supervisory responsibilities required.
• 2+ years of related experience working with youth in grade Kindergarten to College-Age required.
• Ability to work with parents, children, staff, and volunteers of diverse ethnic populations.
• Ability to plan, organize and implement focus area programs.
• Excellent skills in staff and volunteer supervision and development, budget analysis, communication, and human relations.
• Ability to motivate individuals, lead a team, and conduct training.
• Ability to travel from one location to another in a timely fashion required.
• Exemplifies the YMCA mission and the pillars of character development: honesty, caring, respect, responsibility, and diversity.

Education & Training:

• College degree in Social Services, Public Health, Education, or related field; or 4 years equivalent in related work experience required. Graduate degree preferred.
• First Aid, CPR, AED certification obtained within 3 months of hire
• Bus Driver’s certification required within 6 months of hire, which include a valid driver’s license and clean traffic abstract.
• Commitment to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Windows XP, Canva, preferred.
• Completion of various YMCA trainings within the allotted time frame after hire

WHY THE Y?:

• Free Y membership with employment 
• Referral bonuses - Y employees can earn cash or Y credit bonuses for referring a new hire*
• Up to 60% discounts for yourself, family, and even your siblings on Y programs, camps, preschool, childcare, and more.

 

 

*See job opportunities page for full details

All 21CCLC positions are dependent on the availability of funds and continuation of the 21CCLC contract. The current contract provides programming for the following three school years (2025-2026, 2026-2027, and 2027-2028) with the possibility of extension for an additional two years (2028-2029 and 2029-2030).

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