DDE Assistant Program Director Application

Position:	Assistant Program Director (Contractor; Part Time)
Organization:	Decidedly Different Events
Location:	Queens, NY
Reports To:	Program Director

ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND:
Decidedly Different Events (MWBE), is a full-service event production company in New York City. Via our creative arm, we produce and manage high caliber art programs in NYC public schools.

THE OPPORTUNITY:
Decidedly Different Events is seeking an Assistant Program Director for an arts-based after school program for the 2025-2026 school year in Queens, New York. The Assistant Program Director will report to and work closely with the Program Director at location site. General responsibilities include overall assistance with program management.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Attend program daily, Monday through Friday. Must be on school site during program hours, approximately 2:30pm-6pm (M, T, Th, F) / 12pm-4pm (W)
Act as a liaison between parents/guardians of program participants, DDE staff, and host school
Assist in the management DDE communications to parents via email, phone, and app-based services (Bloomz)
Assist in the management of participant enrollment / registration processes and associated waitlists
Oversee daily coordination of program start and dismissal procedures
Draft incident reports and provide program highlights or concerns upon request
Distribute snacks to program participants
Escort program participants from the program floor to designated dismissal areas
Assist in general program dismissal
Perform other duties as assigned

WHO SHOULD APPLY?
We’re looking for a candidate with real-world professional work experience, which doesn’t always equate to an undergraduate degree. Yes, we have preferences (which are listed below) but we will also strongly consider candidates with field experience. Here’s what we’re looking for:

Experience working in a leadership or supervisory capacity in a school, after school, day camp or community youth outreach setting
Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with school staff, program staff, and parents
Ability to communicate effectively and demonstrate sensitivity to others as well as respond to critical incidents and act swiftly in an emergency situation
Proficient in basic computer software, including but not limited to MS Office, app-based programs, e.g., ClassDojo and virtual meeting platforms e.g., Google Meet
Candidates with an affinity for children!

Position Requirements:

Must be U.S. citizen or authorized to work in the United States
Must be able to pass a background check

Preferences:

Undergraduate degree (or working towards completion)
Fingerprinted with the Department of Education (DOE)
CPR Certified
Bilingual; Spanish

SALARY
This is a long term, part-time contract / freelance position (1099). Pay rate is $20.00 - $22.00 per hour, with a minimum of 18 hours per week (maximum of 20). Possible expansion to a full-time salaried position as the program grows.

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This position will start with training in August, 2025. Our program will start in early September.
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