Job Title: Director
Location: New York, NY
Job Status: Part-Time
Organization History and Mission
A Place for Kids (APFK) is an educational institution providing quality cultural enrichment to support a child’s opportunity
to succeed in the future. Over 40 years old, APFK was founded by a group of community minded college students from
the City College of New York who realized the dire need for low-cost year-round childcare for the children in lower
Manhattan.
A Place for Kids provides an after-school and summer program for over 90 children, ages five to eleven. We serve
families living or working in lower Manhattan. We provide recreation, homework assistance, a nutritious meal, and
enrichment.
Job Description
The Director will report to the Board of Directors and is responsible for the leadership of APFK. The Director will
participate with the Board of Directors in developing a vision and strategic plan to guide the organization and will be
responsible for implementing the vision. The Director’s responsibilities:
Develop an operational and strategic plan which incorporates the goals and objectives of APFK
Oversee the efficient and effective daily operation of the organization
Oversee contracts with the Health Department, Department for the Aging, amongst others
Recruit, interview and select staff that have the right educational and personal abilities to help further APFK’s mission.
Additionally, director will oversee development of professional staff
Research funding sources, oversee the development of fund raising plans and write funding proposals to increase the
funds of the organization
Manage administration of organization’s finances – work closely with the board, bookkeeper, and accountant
Establish good working relationships and collaborative arrangements with community groups, partnering
organizations, funders, parents, and school personnel
Organize and manage volunteers and interns from partnering organizations (AAYC, NYU, etc.)
Job Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Education or Social Sciences
Minimum of two years teaching experience (ages 5+)
Budget management experience required
Ability and willingness to write grant proposals
Proficiency with computers and standard productivity tools (MS Word, MS Excel required / Quickbooks preferred)
Minimum of two years administration experience preferred
Fundraising experience preferred
Bi-lingual Chinese skills preferred
Salary is commensurate with experience. If you are interested in applying, please email your cover letter and resume to
info@aplaceforkidsny.org. (Equal Opportunity Employer)