Job Opportunities

COUNSELING SPECIALIST

Queens Community House (QCH) is seeking a qualified Counseling Specialist with a strong commitment to social work and educational achievement to work in our Learning to Work Program (LTW) located at Voyages South High School. The LTW program at Voyages South is an alternative pathway to graduation for youth 16 years and older, funded by The NYC Department of Education and implemented in collaboration with Queens Community House (QCH). We are committed to providing support services to students who desire to pursue their high school diploma.

SOCIAL WORKER (SOCIAL ADULT DAY/CAREGIVER SUPPORT SERVICES)

Queens Community House (QCH) is seeking a qualified Social Worker with a strong commitment to social services and older adults to work in our Social Adult Day Services (SADS) programs in Forest Hills, NY and our Caregiver Support Services (CGS) program in Kew Gardens, NY.  QCH offers unique programs for adults age 60 or older who are physically frail, socially isolated, and/or memory impaired.

FOOD JUSTICE LEADERSHIP ACTIVITY SPECIALIST

Queens Community House (QCH) is seeking a passionate, motivated, eager to learn Food Justice Leadership Group Leader or Activity Specialist at our Beacon Programs in Queens to actively supervise, engage and develop youth participants in grades ranging from Kindergarten-12th.

EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST

Queens Community House (QCH) is seeking a qualified Employment Specialist for our Learning to Work (LTW) program at Voyages Preparatory High School in Elmhurst, Queens to be responsible for providing comprehensive support services by preparing participants for internships, job opportunities, and overall post-secondary planning.

PROGRAM ASSISTANT - HIGH SCHOOL LTW PROGRAM

Queens Community House (QCH) seeking a qualified Program Assistant who will perform a variety of administrative and clerical duties within our Learning to Work (LTW) program at Voyages Preparatory High School in Elmhurst, Queens. The LTW Program is an alternative pathway to graduation for youth 17 years and older, funded by The NYC Department of Education and implemented in collaboration with QCH.  We are committed to providing support services to students who desire to pursue their high school diploma.

FRIENDLY VISITING COORDINATOR (TEMPORARY)

QCH’s “Friendly Visiting” program provides volunteers to visit older adults in QCH’s Senior Case Management Program on a regular basis for the purpose of reducing isolation, providing companionship, and monitoring general well-being. Agency-wide, QCH enlists a large base of volunteers that we strive to engage, support, and constantly refresh.

QUEENS CHILDCARE NETWORK PROGRAM ASSISTANT (BILINGUAL KOREAN/ENGLISH)

Queens Community House (QCH) is seeking a qualified Bilingual (English/Korean) Program Assistant with a strong commitment to social services to assist with community outreach at The Queens Childcare Network of Queens Community House. The Queens Childcare Network provides technical assistance and support to family and group family childcare providers. Through home visits, information and referral, education and use of peer role-modeling, the network promotes quality regulated in-home childcare services.

EDUCATION SPECIALIST

Queens Community House is seeking a qualified Education Specialist with a strong commitment to youth development to work at our Young Adult Borough Center (YABC) at High School for Arts and Business. The YABC/LTW Program is an alternative pathway to graduation for youth 17 years and older. The program is funded by the NYC Department of Education and implemented in collaboration with and at the site of YABC at High School for Arts and Business.

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR (POMONOK COMMUNITY CENTER)

Queens Community House (QCH) is seeking a professional Youth Development Director with a commitment to youth development to join our Youth Development Center at Pomonok Community Center (67-09 Kissena Blvd., Queens, NY 11367).  The Youth Development Program Director has overall accountability for the development and growth, quality, and success of the after-school program, summer camp, and youth leadership program operations, its students, and staff.

GROUP LEADER (POMONOK AFTER SCHOOL/SUMMER CAMP)

Queens Community House (QCH) is seeking Group Leaders with a strong commitment to youth development to work in our Youth Development Program at our Pomonok Community Center. The Group Leader is responsible for the direct guidance, supervision, and safety of youth under their care, while ensuring an engaging and intellectually stimulating experience. Group Leaders will serve as a model for youth ages 6-12 by building rapport with participants through positive interactions in program activities.

INTERNSHIP COORDINATOR (LTW PROGRAM @ JOHN ADAMS HS)

Queens Community House (QCH) is seeking a qualified Internship Coordinator, reporting to the Program Director, with a strong commitment to youth development.  The Learning To Work Program (LTW) is an alternative pathway to graduation for youth 16 years and older, the program is funded by NYC Department of Education implemented in collaboration with and at the site at YABC at John Adams High School. We are committed to providing support services to students who desire to pursue their high school diploma.

FAMILY LITERACY COORDINATOR

Queens Community House (QCH) is seeking a qualified Family Literacy Coordinator with a strong commitment to youth development and family literacy to work with our year-round youth development programs. QCH provides services for people from age 5 through the end of life. Family Literacy programming is an evidence-based, intergenerational approach to improving outcomes for families that is a perfect fit for the settlement house model.

PROGRAM DIRECTOR - QUEENS CONNECT

Queens Community House (QCH) is seeking a qualified Program Director for Queens Connect with a strong commitment to workforce development and program oversight. Queens Connect is a sector-focused employment program that trains and prepares out of school youth for successful careers in the food service and manufacturing sector. Participants take part in six weeks of training and eight weeks of paid internship and are able to receive their food handler's certificate.

YOUTHBUILD SOCIAL WORKER

Queens Community House is seeking a qualified Social Worker with a strong commitment to short-term and crisis counseling to join our YouthBuild program’s staff team. The YouthBuild program engages out-of-school, low-income youth ages 16-24 and provides an alternative education and employment pathway that enables participants to obtain a high school equivalency diploma, advance toward post-secondary education or career-oriented employment, and take responsibility for their families and communities.

PROGRAM COORDINATOR - BEACON JHS 210

Beacon programs are collaborative school-based community centers serving children age six and older, and adults of all ages. The Beacon operates Monday-Friday from 1:30PM-9:30PM, Saturdays from 10AM – 5PM, and during school holidays, school recesses, and in the summer from 8AM to 6PM. Our Beacon is designed to help young people develop the skills and the mindset they need to succeed in their educational and career settings, and to become active participants and leaders in their community.

DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE

We are seeking a qualified Development Associate. Reporting to the Director of Development, the Development Associate will assist with all facets of QCH’s individual and corporate fundraising, including donor prospecting and cultivation, donor communications, event planning and implementation, and maintenance of a donor database.  

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CULINARY INSTRUCTOR

We are seeking a qualified Culinary Instructor with a strong commitment to youth development and the culinary arts to work in our Queens Connect Program.  Queens Connect is a workforce development collaboration among 4 community based organizations comprised of Queens Community House, Ocean Bay Local Development Corporation, Jacob Riis Neighborhood Settlement House and Sunnyside Community Services. The Culinary Instructor, will facilitate a 6 week culinary instruction program and lend support with food protection certification instruction.

YOUTHBUILD CONSTRUCTION INSTRUCTOR

We are seeking a qualified Construction Instructor for our YouthBuild program with a strong commitment to teaching and safety.  The YouthBuild program engages out-of-school, low-income youth ages 16-24 and provides an alternative education and employment pathway that enables participants to obtain a high school equivalency diploma, advance toward post-secondary education or career-oriented employment and take responsibility for their families and communities.

YOUTHBUILD PLACEMENT SPECIALIST

We are seeking a qualified Placement Specialist with a strong commitment to job development and retention services for our YouthBuild program. The YouthBuild program engages out-of-school, low-income youth ages 16-24 and provides an alternative education and employment pathway that enables participants to obtain a high school equivalency diploma, advance toward post-secondary education or career-oriented employment and take responsibility for their families and communities.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

We are seeking a qualified Assistant Program Director with a strong commitment to youth development to work in our comprehensive year-round “After School Program”. We currently have positions available at PS 82 and Queens Collegiate. The Assistant Program Director, in the absence of the Program Director, will serve as the point person to all staff, participants, parents, and stakeholders.

SYEP SERVICE LEARNING FACILITATOR

We welcome amazing individuals who have diverse backgrounds and experiences, are inspired by our mission and are highly motivated to change lives. We are seeking a qualified Service Learning Facilitator with a strong commitment to youth development for our Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP).

ACTIVITY SPECIALISTS (Sports, Art, Literacy, Guitar, Leadership, or STEM)

We are seeking qualified Activity Specialists with a strong commitment to youth development for our After School Programs. The Activity Specialists will serve as a model for middle school and elementary school youth by providing an engaging and fun experience, while conducting activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, practice and implementation.

We are seeking multiple Activity Specialists that have expertise in the following areas: Sports, Dance, Art, Literacy, Guitar, Leadership Development, and STEM

GROUP LEADERS (AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS)

We are seeking Group Leaders with a strong commitment to youth development for our After School Programs. Group Leaders are responsible for the direct guidance, supervision, and safety of youth under their care, while ensuring an engaging and intellectually stimulating experience. Group Leaders will serve as models for elementary school or middle school aged youth by providing an engaging and fun experience, while conducting activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, practice and implementation. 

FACILITIES OPERATIONS MANAGER

Queens Community House seeks a Facilities Operations Manager to serve in an essential administrative role in our Operations/Maintenance Department. The Facilitates Operations Manager will work closely with the Chief Operating Officer on forthcoming renovation and new construction projects across the Borough. The Facilities Operations Manager is also responsible for supervising all maintenance and custodial staff as well as various management tasks at all QCH owned and leased commercial properties.

DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT GRANT WRITING

We are seeking a Director of Government Grant Writing to join the Management Team. The Director of Government Grant Writing is primarily responsible for developing and writing grant proposals and persuasively communicating QCH's mission and programs to potential funders. They will establish and maintain relationships with contacts, conduct prospect research, and manage all of the organization’s government grant proposals.

GROUP LEADERS / ACTIVITY SPECIALISTS (BEACON PROGRAMS)

Beacon programs are collaborative school-based youth and community development centers serving children age six and older, and adults of all ages. The Beacon operates Monday-Friday from 1:30 PM-9:30 PM, Saturdays from 9 AM-5 PM, and during school holidays, school recesses and in the summer from 8 AM-6 PM. Our Beacon is designed to help young people develop the skills and the mindset they need to succeed in their educational and career settings, and to become active participants and leaders in their community.

CUSTODIAN (TUESDAY-SATURDAY)

We welcome amazing individuals who have diverse backgrounds and experiences, are inspired by our mission and are highly motivated to change lives. We are seeking a qualified Custodian, reporting to the Supervisor of Maintenance, to support the day-to-day cleanliness and safety of QCH’s facilities. The custodian is responsible for the maintenance, care and equipment of internal/external areas by completing specific tasks related to cleaning, plumbing, minor electrical work, carpentry, or other areas of maintenance expertise.