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Job description
Yonkers Community Action Program (YCAP) is seeking an experienced, mission-driven Deputy Director to join our Executive Leadership Team. This is a unique opportunity for a strategic and collaborative leader to help advance YCAP's mission of empowering individuals, strengthening families, and building stronger communities throughout Yonkers and Westchester County.
As the second-in-command of the organization, the Deputy Director will work closely with the Executive Director to provide leadership, operational oversight, and strategic direction across the agency. This position plays a critical role in ensuring organizational excellence, regulatory compliance, program effectiveness, and long-term sustainability.
Position Summary
The Deputy Director serves as a key member of YCAP's Executive Leadership Team and supports the Executive Director in advancing the organization's mission, strategic priorities, and organizational performance. The position provides executive oversight of administrative operations, human resources, compliance, technology, fundraising, and agency programs while helping ensure high-quality service delivery and positive community impact.
The Deputy Director may act on behalf of the Executive Director as delegated and is responsible for fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, collaboration, and trauma-informed practice throughout the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Partner with the Executive Director in agency management and strategic planning
Support implementation of organizational goals and strategic initiatives
Provide leadership across departments and programs
Promote a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and service excellence
Serve as the Executive Director's designee when required
Agency Operations
Oversee day-to-day administrative functions and office operations
Manage administrative systems, purchasing, vendor relationships, and facilities coordination
Support staff engagement, professional development, and organizational communications
Lead operational improvement initiatives and organizational growth efforts
Provide executive oversight of all human resources functions
Supervise HR staff and support recruitment, onboarding, retention, and employee relations
Ensure compliance with employment laws, regulations, and agency policies
Oversee benefits administration, HRIS systems, payroll, and workforce development initiatives
Lead agency-wide compliance efforts and regulatory oversight
Coordinate audits, monitoring visits, accreditation activities, and assessments
Oversee safety initiatives, risk management processes, and organizational policies
Present compliance and operational reports to executive leadership and the Board
Provide executive oversight for agency programs and services, including Consumer-Directed Services
Monitor program performance, outcomes, compliance, budgets, and quality standards
Supervise program leadership staff and support continuous quality improvement efforts
Ensure programs align with YCAP's mission, strategic priorities, and community needs
Oversee organizational technology systems and IT partnerships
Support cybersecurity, systems implementation, and operational efficiency
Guide technology planning, procurement, and modernization efforts
Board, Community & External Relations
Support the Executive Director and Board of Directors on governance activities
Prepare reports, presentations, and Board materials
Represent YCAP at community meetings, conferences, and public events
Assist with fundraising, grant support, donor engagement, and community partnerships
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Business Administration, Public Administration, Management, Nonprofit Leadership, or a related field required
Master's degree preferred
Experience
Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible leadership or management experience
Experience in nonprofit organizations, community action agencies, human services, public administration, or related sectors preferred
Demonstrated experience supervising staff, managing operations, and ensuring organizational compliance
Experience supporting Boards of Directors and managing multiple funding sources is highly desirable
Knowledge & Skills
Strong leadership, organizational, and strategic planning abilities
Knowledge of nonprofit management and community-based services
Experience with human resources administration and employment compliance
Understanding of risk management, regulatory compliance, and operational oversight
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
Strong project management, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, HRIS, payroll systems, and cloud-based technologies
Requirements
Valid New York State Driver's License
Ability to travel locally and regionally as needed
Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends for Board meetings, community events, fundraising activities, and agency operations
Why Join YCAP?
At YCAP, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day while helping guide one of Yonkers' leading community service organizations. We are committed to creating a collaborative, diverse, equitable, and trauma-informed workplace where employees can grow professionally while positively impacting the lives of others.
Yonkers Community Action Program (YCAP)
30 South Broadway, Suite 803, Yonkers, NY 10701
Equal Opportunity Employer
YCAP is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and trauma-informed workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.
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