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About Extreme Kids & Crew (EKC)

Extreme Kids & Crew (EKC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating inclusive opportunities for people with disabilities through community, arts, and innovative programming. EKC centers joy, access, and belonging—amplifying the voices, talents, and leadership of people with disabilities while building systems that support equity and creative expression.

Accessibility Commitment

Extreme Kids & Crew is committed to equity, access, and inclusion in all aspects of our work. We strongly encourage applications from people with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals, and those with lived experience relevant to EKC’s mission. EKC will provide reasonable accommodation throughout the application process and contract engagement. Applicants are welcome to communicate access needs at any stage.

To Apply

Please submit either a brief cover note or a two-minute video, along with your résumé or portfolio highlighting relevant experience, to HR@extremekidsandcrew.org. Applications are accepted until the position is filled.

 

Open Positions:

Director of Programs

Part-Time

Position Summary:

The Director of Programs will develop and sustain high-quality recreational and community-based programs that advance EKC’s mission to create accessible, judgment-free spaces where neurodivergent young people, their friends, and families can connect, play, and thrive. This leader will center lived experience, cultural humility, and trauma-informed practice in all aspects of program design and delivery. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Director of Programs is a key member of EKC’s leadership team. They will translate organizational vision into actionable, high-impact programs while building, mentoring, and supporting a growing program staff. Success in this role requires strong people management skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to adapt quickly in a dynamic, evolving organization.

Position Details:

  • Status: Part-time, 20 hours per week

  • Compensation: $40,000–$48,000 annually

  • Location: Hybrid, based in Brooklyn

  • Schedule: Occasional evening and weekend hours required

This role requires initiative, flexibility, and excellent time management to meet the needs of a growing organization and diverse community.

Key Responsibilities

(includes duties and responsibilities within the scope of key responsibilities)

Program Leadership & Team Management:

  • Supervise, coach, and mentor program staff, fostering professional growth, accountability, and retention.

  • Build and sustain a positive, inclusive, and high-performing team culture grounded in collaboration, trust, and shared values.

  • Lead recruitment, onboarding, training, and professional development for program staff and facilitators.

  • Ensure staff are equipped to work effectively and respectfully with neurodivergent youth and families across a range of identities and lived experiences.

  • Collaborate closely with the Executive Director to align program priorities with organizational strategy and growth goals.

Program Development & Strategy:

  • Design, implement, and manage a multi-year program strategy and annual program calendar that supports both virtual and in-person offerings.

  • Expand program capacity to serve a growing number of participants across New York City.

  • Ensure programs are responsive, accessible, and informed by participant feedback, data, and community voice.

  • Partner with internal teams to develop new initiatives that advance EKC’s mission while supporting long-term sustainability.

Community Partnerships & External Relations:

  • Cultivate and manage relationships with community partners, including the Brooklyn Children’s Museum, schools, arts organizations, and other program collaborators.

  • Collaborate with community leaders to ensure programming remains relevant, culturally responsive, and community-informed.

  • Represent EKC in external meetings, community forums, and partnership discussions as needed.

Program Administration & Operations:

  • Develop and manage program budgets in collaboration with the Director of Finance and Executive Director.

  • Oversee vendor, site, and contractor relationships to ensure smooth and safe program operations.

  • Ensure compliance with funder requirements, partner agreements, and applicable regulatory standards.

  • Coordinate program evaluation efforts and use insights to strengthen program design and outcomes.

  • Track and analyze program participation data to inform reporting, evaluation, and strategic decision-making.

Skills & Qualifications Required:

  • 3–5 years of demonstrated nonprofit program development and leadership experience.

  • Knowledge of or experience working with the disability and/or neurodivergent community.

  • Strong staff management, coaching, and team-building skills.

  • Strategic, creative problem-solver with the ability to adapt to evolving organizational priorities.

  • Excellent project management, organizational, and time-management skills.

  • Demonstrated cultural competency and ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse racial, cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Skills & Qualifications Desired:

  • Familiarity with nonprofit budgeting and collaboration on grant-funded programs.

  • Experience working across all five boroughs of New York City.

  • Experience facilitating meetings and building community relationships.

  • Fluency in Spanish or Mandarin.

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