Assistant Director

Harlem Children's Zone

Assistant Director at Harlem Children's Zone supporting strategic priorities and initiatives within the William Julius Wilson Institute. Collaborating with stakeholders to enhance outcomes for children and families.

Posted 6/23/2026full-timeNew York City • District of Columbia, Maryland, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $85,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the execution of strategic priorities, initiatives, and partnerships across WJWI.
Manage project plans, timelines, deliverables, and implementation workstreams to ensure high-quality execution.
Coordinate activities across internal teams, external partners, consultants, and stakeholders.
Track progress against goals and milestones, identify risks and challenges, and support the development of solutions.
Facilitate meetings, prepare agendas, document action items, and ensure follow-through on key decisions and commitments.
Conduct research, analysis, and information synthesis to support planning, decision-making, and implementation efforts.
Develop presentations, briefing materials, reports, communications, and other resources for internal and external audiences.
Support relationship management efforts with community leaders, partner organizations, government agencies, philanthropic partners, and other stakeholders.
Assist with planning and execution of meetings, convenings, learning opportunities, and special projects.
Support cross-functional collaboration and coordination to ensure alignment across teams and initiatives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required.
4+ years of experience in education, nonprofit management, community development, philanthropy, public policy, project management, consulting, or related fields.
Strong project management, organization, and coordination skills.
Experience supporting complex initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and workstreams.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word, with the ability to develop high-quality presentations and materials.
Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in fast-paced environments.
Commitment to equity, community transformation, and improving outcomes for children and families.
Strong Executor: Keeps projects moving forward, manages details effectively, and ensures commitments are met.
Relationship Builder: Develops strong working relationships with partners, stakeholders, and colleagues.
Collaborative Team Player: Works effectively across teams and functions to support shared goals.
Organized Problem Solver: Anticipates needs, addresses challenges proactively, and maintains focus on results.
Effective Communicator: Produces high-quality presentations, written materials, and communications for a variety of audiences.
Mission-Driven Contributor: Brings a deep commitment to equity, community transformation, and improving outcomes for children and families.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Highly competitive base salaries
Paid time off
Employee referral bonus
Career advancement
No-cost health insurance
Life Insurance
Short-and long-term disability
Additional voluntary benefits
Wellness discounts
Commuter benefits
Financial wellness perks
Additional Benefits (Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.)

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementresearchanalysisproblem-solvingpresentation developmentcommunication materialsinformation synthesistimelines managementdeliverables trackingstakeholder engagement

Soft Skills

organizationcoordinationwritten communicationverbal communicationrelationship buildingcollaborationproactive problem solvingcommitment to equityattention to detailmulti-priority management