Full-time

  • Development Manager

    POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT


    Position Title: Development Manager

    Reports To: Executive Director

    Department: Development

    Full-time In-person

    Status: Exempt

    Date: October 2025


    About the Organization


    Casita Maria Center for Arts & Education is a youth, family and community serving organization in the Hunts Point and Longwood sections of the South Bronx. We were established in East Harlem in 1934 by Claire and Elizabeth Sullivan and Sister Mary Imelda who observed waves of Spanish-speaking people pouring in from Puerto Rico and in desperate need of services. While settlement houses were in place to address the needs of the poor, this population was made up of predominantly European immigrants. Seeing the barriers and isolation that Spanish-speaking people were confronting, Claire, Elizabeth, and Sister Mary provided essential nutrition, housing, childcare, and educational support. What they could not know at the time is that they were championing social justice for what would become one of America’s most historically marginalized groups.


    For 91 years, Casita Maria has expanded its population base to serve everyone in the community and continues to serve as a gathering place for hope and enrichment through arts, culture, and education. Currently, Casita Maria has approximately 15 full-time employees and approximately 35-40 part-time assistant program coordinators, group leaders, and teaching artists who lead after-school and summer camp programs. 


    About the Opportunity – For Immediate Hire


    Casita Maria is seeking a skilled and strategic Development Manager – Grants Researcher & Administrator – to be responsible for the full grant lifecycle, including the management and reporting of approved grants in specified functional and program areas. Additionally, and based on your performance and ability to meet or exceed deliverables and department metrics, the person in this role will have the opportunity to become Casita Maria’s Director of Development, building and leading a robust fundraising arm as Casita Maria dynamically expands its portfolio and program reach. Our hope is that you will revitalize development from one consisting on government contracts predominantly, to one that can more deeply penetrate our private sector and philanthropic contacts broadly. 


    The Development Manager is a member of the senior leadership team and has one direct report, a Develop Associate. Work is performed under the supervision and direction of the Executive Director and in collaboration with select Board and staff members engaged in similar fundraising activities. It requires independent judgment to determine courses of action, an ability to develop and articulate presentations of facts, and the acumen to support conclusions and recommendations. This is professional work of a specialized nature which involves problem solving and decision making; systematic investigation and research of community and City needs; determination and recommendation of programs which are fundable; securing of grants and monitoring compliance; and building a pipeline of government, institutional, private and public sector donors that will allow Casita Maria to advance our after-school program initiatives into a considerable force for the next 100 years. It is a heavy lift for a heavyweight developer!


    Primary Responsibilities 


    Grant Strategy & Management

    1. Work closely with the Executive Director and members of the senior leadership team to develop and execute Casita Maria's grants and fundraising plan consistent with our mission, vision, goals, program model and agency brand. 
    2. Lead the full grants pipeline: research, strategy, writing, budgets, submissions, renewals and reporting (narrative and financial). 
    3. Use our online grants management platform (Instrumentl) to identify private foundations, corporations, and governmental grants. 
    4. Manage the Grants Procurement and Sourcing Solutions Portal for New York City (PASSPort).

    Fundraising Infrastructure & Systems

    1. Strengthen fundraising operations, documentation, and processes that support long-term revenue growth. 
    2. Manage our CRM software (Bloomerang), internal calendars, tracking systems, and compliance documentation. 
    3. Track KPIs including ROI, success rates, and stewardship metrics. 

    Donor Engagement & Communications 

    1. Support donor cultivation and stewardship leading with communications and collateral as needed and directed. 
    2. Liaise with the Board of Directors to provide updates and engage them in fundraising activities including annual appeals. 
    3. Coordinate site visits, tours, and funder engagements, and represent Casita Maria at meetings, conferences, and networking events virtually and in-person.

    Collaboration & Organizational Leadership

    1. Serve as a member of the senior leadership team, contributing to strategic planning and organizational priorities. 
    2. Direct, supervise, and guide the Development Associate to support all fundraising activities, and provide for their professional development, strengthening development as a whole. 
    3. Establish and maintain positive working relationships, both internally and externally, to achieve the development goals of the organization.

    Skills & Experience We’re Looking For


    Required

    • Bachelor’s degree in fundraising, nonprofit management, public administration, communications, or related field. 
    • 3–5 years of fundraising or grants research, writing, and administration in a nonprofit setting or arts/education sector. 
    • Proven success securing private foundations, corporate grants, and government funding. 
    • Experience with donor databases and grant management software; CRM proficiency. 
    • Proficiency navigating the city’s procurement and sourcing solutions portal, PASSPort.

    Preferred 

    1. Master’s degree. 
    2. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
    3. Strong project management, organization, and multi-deadline prioritization. 
    4. Collaborative mindset with experience working across teams and with a Board of Directors. 
    5. Data-driven mindset with experience evaluating and reporting on outcomes and impact, and a fearless utilization of technology to help Casita tell a compelling story. 
    6. Strong computer skills: knowledge of Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Mac, and other standard business technologies. 
    7. Bilingual – Spanish/English a plus.

    Physical Requirements & Working Conditions 


    • Frequently sits for long periods of time. 
    • Frequently speaks, reads, writes, uses a computer and computer keyboard. 
    • Will require standing, walking, lifting, stooping, and bending. 
    • Will require interacting with young children, vendors, government agencies, and technology.

    Work Hours


    The Development Manager will work weekdays 9am-5pm (10am-6pm is an option) in an in-office environment. As a direct service organization, our remote work policy is extremely limited and subject to the Executive Director. The Development Manager is allowed one remote day weekly, and must be available to work some weekends and/or evenings as needed or scheduled in advance.


    Compensation


    Salary range for this opportunity is $90,000 to $100,000 commensurate with experience.  


    Benefits


    Casita Maria benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability insurances; Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Commuter benefits; 403(b) and pension plans; a generous package of vacation (20 days annually); sick days (56 hours annually); and 16 holidays which includes a Wellness Week between December 26 and January 1.  


    Equal Employment Opportunity


    Casita Maria welcomes applicants of all backgrounds. We strongly encourage candidates from the local community to apply for our Development Manager role. 


    The Development Manager can expect to work in an environment that roots its after-school staff and program in transparency, physical and psychological safety, and whose 91 years of championing social justice is not just a statement but our story. We value staff who are thoughtful, curious, and committed to building systems that support equitable access to the arts and education for all.


    How to Apply


    Email the required items below to hr@casitamaria.org with Development Manager/Your Name in the subject line. Candidates who do not submit the below will not be considered.


    1. Cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in Casita Maria. 
    2. Resume/CV. 
    3. A writing sample or portfolio (grant proposal or grant report, or successfully completed fundraising campaign). 
    4. Contact information for three professional references.

    This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position. There may be unplanned activities and other duties as assigned. We appreciate your flexibility in advance. 





Part-time

Casita Maria accepts applications for the Group Facilitator position on a rolling basis. As opportunities become available, we may contact you. Applicants for the Group Facilitator position must be available to work in-person Monday through Friday between the hours of 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM.

  • Group Facilitator - Applications accepted on a rolling basis

    POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT


    Position Title: Group Facilitator

    Reports To: Program Coordinator

    Department: Education

    Part-time In-person

    Status: Non-exempt

    Date: Applications accepted on a rolling basis


    About the Organization

    Casita Maria Center for Arts & Education is a youth, family and community serving organization in the Hunts Point and Longwood sections of the South Bronx. We were established in East Harlem in 1934 by Claire and Elizabeth Sullivan and Sister Mary Imelda who observed waves of Spanish-speaking people pouring in from Puerto Rico and in desperate need of services. While settlement houses were in place to address the needs of the poor, this population was made up of predominantly European immigrants. Seeing the barriers and isolation that Spanish-speaking people were confronting, Claire, Elizabeth, and Sister Mary provided essential nutrition, housing, childcare, and educational support. What they could not know at the time is that they were championing social justice for what would become one of America’s most historically marginalized groups.


    For 91 years, Casita Maria has expanded its population base to serve everyone in the community and continues to serve as a gathering place for hope and enrichment through arts, culture, and education. Currently, Casita Maria has approximately 15 full-time employees and approximately 35-40 part-time assistant program coordinators, group leaders, and teaching artists who lead after-school and summer camp programs. 


    About the Opportunity

    Casita Maria is seeking experienced, detail-oriented, enthusiastic Group Facilitators who thoroughly enjoy supporting young artists (participants) with care and professional role modeling. Group Facilitators serve as direct line staff during programming hours, and are responsible for leading in one or more STEAM disciplines, physical activities, or other activities that develop and strengthen academic, physical, and social emotional learning (SEL) for young people. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, supervision of participants at all times, providing academic support, facilitating activities, collaborating among teams, and developing lessons that are aligned with our Creative Youth Development (CYD) framework. 


    Reporting to both Program Coordinators and Associate Program Coordinators, Group Facilitators are supported by a team of education professionals including Program Coordinators, Associate Program Coordinators, Activity and Content Specialists, and Teaching Artists.


    Primary Responsibilities 

    1. Supervise participants, aged Pre-K to middle school, transitioning from the school day into afterschool programming, including tracking attendance, overseeing snack distribution, transitions to activities and events, and with dismissal. 
    2. Build age-appropriate relationships with participants that establish positive connections and rapport. 
    3. Create and maintain a structured safe space (studio) that supports learning, growing, and social-emotional wellbeing. 
    4. Log and report all daily attendance, behavioral issues, and emergency incidents. 
    5. While working with Teaching Artists, appropriately support their work and encourage participants to engage in Teaching Artists’ led activities. 
    6. In coordination with Content Specialists, develop engaging and age-appropriate lesson plans and instructional material in STEAM, civic engagement, physical recreation, arts & crafts, and literacy activities that encourage growth and exploration. 
    7. Actively participate and attend weekly/bi-weekly/monthly team meetings and one-on-one coaching and professional development sessions. 
    8. Model the principles of CYD in the studios and in the workplace at all times.
    9. Co-facilitate team trainings and meetings in collaboration with Program Coordinators, Associate Program Coordinators, and Content Specialists.

    Skills & Experience We’re Looking For

    Required

    • High school diploma required 
    • A minimum of 2 years direct service experience working with youth under 13 years of age.
    • This position requires completion of a minimum 30 hours of training/professional development workshops that focus on youth development, safety, mandated reporter, social-emotional learning, lesson planning, and facilitation.

    Preferred

    1. Excited to work in a fast-paced, arts and education-focused environment.
    2. Loves working with children and young people particularly those with special needs.
    3. Ability to work collaboratively at all levels of staff. 
    4. Excellent written and communication skills. 
    5. Good project management, organization, and deadline prioritization talents.
    6. High integrity and emotional intelligence with the ability to handle confidential or sensitive information appropriately. 
    7. Good computer skills and knowledge of Google, Microsoft Office, and other standard business technology is encouraged.
    8. Ability to work some evenings and weekends to support special events.
    9. Bilingual – Spanish/English a plus.

    Physical Requirements & Working Conditions 

    • Frequently speaks, reads, writes, and interacts with children and young people.
    • Requires significant standing, walking, lifting, stooping, bending, and physical activity.
    • Works in a classroom (studio) environment.
    • Willingness to perform activities outdoors and/or during inclement weather. 
    • Must be patient/willing to wait, utilize modeling behavior, be consistent in scheduling and attendance, and act quickly in emergencies. 

    Work Hours

    Group Facilitators primary schedule is weekdays, part-time 2-6pm in a combination in/outdoor environment. This is a direct service position with no remote work options and where punctuality and attendance are critical. Must be available to work weekends and/or evenings.


    Compensation

    Salary range for this opportunity is $18-22 hourly commensurate with experience.  


    Benefits

    Casita Maria offers its part-time employees participation in the following benefits if eligible: Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Commuter Benefits; 403(b); Safe and Sick Leave; FMLA and PFL; and 8 paid holidays.


    Equal Employment Opportunity

    Casita Maria provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, and military service in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. We encourage candidates from the local community to consider applying for this employment opportunity.


    How to Apply

    Email the required items below to hr@casitamaria.org with Group Facilitator/Your Name in the subject line. Candidates who do not submit the below will not be considered.


    1. Cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in Casita Maria.
    2. Resume/CV.
    3. Contact information for three professional references.

    This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position. There may be unplanned activities and other duties as assigned. We appreciate your flexibility in advance.


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    These job descriptions are not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all d uties and responsibilities that may be required in these positions. There may be unplanned activities and other duties as assigned. We appreciate your flexibility in advance!

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