LEAP is looking for a committed, highly motivated individual to lead a major new element of LEAP's programming and an important community partnership. LEAP was chosen by the Q House Advisory Board and the City of New Haven to manage daily operations and programming at the brand new Q House.  This new facility, opening in October 2021, draws on the Q House's almost 10 decades of history and commitment to building power and leadership in New Haven's Dixwell and Newhallville neighborhoods.

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The Director of Q House Programs is a senior level position, responsible for managing LEAP’s work at the Q House, including community relations, staff oversight, program contractor management, partner coordination and youth and adult program implementation.  The Director of Q House Programs also serves as LEAP’s liaison to the Q House Advisory Board and the City of New Haven.  The Director of Q House Programs oversees a full-time programs coordinator and about 20 part time college and high school student staff.  The Director of Q House Programs works closely with multiple LEAP department heads and staff to ensure: quality programming; staff recruitment, training and development; and that programs are appropriately funded and meet financial audit requirements.

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This is a full-time, exempt (salaried) position with excellent growth and leadership opportunities, that requires an efficient individual who works well with young professionals, students, seniors, children, community members and leaders and has a strong understanding of community-based work. This is a highly visible position requiring effective interaction and communication with a wide range of internal staff and outside partner organizations, government agencies, community leaders, educational institutions, and vendors.