Deputy Director of Q House Position Available In South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut

Deputy Director of Q House L.e.a.p. Inc. – 4.0 New Haven, CT Job Details $65,000 – $75,000 a year 8 hours ago Qualifications Management Salesforce Microsoft Office 3 years Supervising experience Bachelor’s degree Organizational skills Budgeting software Senior level Communication skills Kitchen experience Time management Full Job Description Deputy Director of Q House Description of the

Organization:

For almost 30 years, LEAP has worked with children, teenagers, and young adults in New Haven, Connecticut in some of the lowest income urban neighborhoods in America. As the largest youth agency in our city, we provide free academic support, social enrichment, and leadership development, but we do so in a unique way. We give older students (ages 16-24) the training, education, and resources they need to work as counselors to our younger students (ages 7-15). In doing so, we go beyond impacting individual lives through education and employment. We build a community with power and purpose. LEAP and the

Q House:

LEAP was chosen by the City of New Haven and the Q House Advisory Board and contracted by the City of New Haven to play two roles: (1) to manage programming spaces including the gym, teaching kitchen, teen lounge, art studio, dance studio, weight room, game room, meeting rooms, recording studio and outdoor plaza; and (2) to coordinate activities done jointly with the other Q House partners (library, senior center, and health clinic) and other important allies (community groups, local schools, etc.).

Position Summary and Principal Working Relationships:

The Deputy Director of Q House Programs is a management-level position responsible for implementing LEAP’s work at the Q House. This public-facing role involves community relations, staff oversight, program coordination, facility management, and youth and adult program implementation. The Deputy Director serves as the primary on-site contact for Q House operations and frequently represents LEAP and the Q House in community interactions.

Essential Duties:

Program Operations Design, support, and improve program activities with LEAP programming staff Manage community engagement activities including calendar coordination and event scheduling, communications, and promotional materials Implement and maintain Q House usage policies for community members and organizations Coordinate Q House classes, programs, and activities with partners and community groups Support LEAP development office fundraising goals and reporting requirements Represent the Q House and LEAP to community members, partners, and media

Facility Management Kitchen Operations:

Oversee safety and sanitation of food production; serve as liaison with CitySeed for shared kitchen scheduling; act as primary contact with New Haven Health Department; prepare for health and fire department inspections; coordinate with facility management on kitchen-related issues; manage equipment purchasing and maintenance; oversee cleaning and maintenance of kitchen linens and equipment Coordinate security and maintenance contractors Serve as primary on-site contact for facility-related questions Manage building access for instructors and third-party vendors Staff Leadership Assist Chief of Staff in hiring, supervising, and training Q House staff Support supervision of programming for all ages, including core youth after-school and summer programs, as well as existing programming and new initiatives for children, teens, adults, and seniors Help identify resources for new classes and activities Assist with staff onboarding and training Support development of new program providers Represent the Q House and LEAP at Q House Advisory Board meetings and Q House Partners meetings

Qualifications Required:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution Willingness and ability to acquire City of New Haven required certifications (including SafeServ food safety certification for kitchen oversight) Experience working effectively with diverse families, children, and adults in community-based programs Strong verbal and written communication skills Proficiency with computer software systems and digital record management Adaptability and collaborative approach to working in a dynamic community environment

Qualifications Preferred:

Three or more years supervisory experience in youth development, education, community center management, or related field Knowledge of child and youth development with commitment to mentorship and talent development Community building experience and successful partnership collaboration Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and work both independently and as part of a team Experience working with media and software systems such as Salesforce, Microsoft Office Suite, budgeting software, and scheduling tools

Salary:

$65,000-$75,000

To Apply:

If you are interested in this position, please send a letter of interest and your resume to this link: Recruitment (adp.com)

Note:

This position is currently based out of the LEAP office in New Haven, CT. Additional information about the organization is available via www.leapforkids.org.