Deputy Director â The Warehouse (REACH/WRK Group)
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USD 85000 - 95000
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Job Description
Job Announcement
Position: Deputy Director The Warehouse
Location: Wilmington DE
Reports to: Director of Operations The Warehouse
Type: Full-Time Exempt
Salary: $85000 to $95000 annually (commensurate with experience)
Application Deadline: Open until filled
About the WRK Group
The WRK Group is a coalition of three organizationsREACH Riverside Kingswood Community Center and The Warehouseworking together to revitalize the Riverside neighborhood of Wilmington DE. Guided by the Purpose-Built Communities model we focus on four key pillars: high-quality mixed-income housing a cradle-to-college-and-career pipeline community health and economic vitality. Learn more at .
About The Warehouse
The Warehouse is a groundbreaking teen-designed and teen-led youth center that empowers young people through transformative programming. Our work is centered on five core pillars: Recreation Education Arts Careers and Health. As part of the WRK Group The Warehouse provides a safe engaging and supportive environment where youth can grow lead and thrive.
Position Summary
The Deputy Director will support the Director of Operations in managing day-to-day operations data reporting grant writing and strategic initiatives. This leadership role is key to ensuring high-quality programming team development and partnership engagement. The ideal candidate is an experienced leader with a strong background in youth development staff supervision grant compliance and culturally responsive practices. They will help foster a trauma-informed inclusive culture that supports the leadership and well-being of teens in Wilmington.
Key Responsibilities
The Deputy Director will serve as a key operational leader responsible for translating strategic goals into consistent high-quality programming and staff performance. This role requires a proactive hands-on manager who can balance grant compliance team development and program oversight in a dynamic youth-centered environment. Core responsibilities include:
Operational Oversight & Staff Leadership
- Directly supervise program coordinators youth workers and interns providing clear expectations regular performance feedback and coaching for growth.
- Oversee day-to-day site operations ensuring all programs are delivered safely on schedule and with high fidelity to design and objectives.
- Implement systems and routines to monitor staff accountability youth engagement and resource needs across all program areas.
Program Management & Quality Assurance
- Lead the planning execution and evaluation of programming across the five core pillarsRecreation Education Arts Careers and Health.
- Conduct regular walkthroughs team huddles and debriefs to assess program delivery youth engagement and alignment with developmental outcomes.
- Troubleshoot program gaps and intervene directly when issues arise using restorative and trauma-informed approaches.
Grant Compliance & Data-Driven Reporting
- Serve as a point of accountability for Department of Labor and other youth-focused grants ensuring accurate reporting documentation and performance tracking.
- Manage data systems and reporting tools (e.g. Salesforce DJL) supporting staff in using data to inform practice and meet funder requirements.
- Partner with the Development team on grant proposals and reports contributing measurable outcomes and operational insights.
Youth and Family Engagement
- Build trusting relationships with youth and families modeling high standards of care communication and accessibility.
- Collaborate with staff and partners to strengthen pathways for youth leadership goal-setting and wraparound supports.
- Ensure culturally responsive programming that addresses the unique needs of both in-school and out-of-school youth.
Community Partnership Development
- Identify and maintain strategic relationships with schools nonprofit partners and mental health service providers to expand youth supports.
- Represent The Warehouse in community coalitions cross-sector meetings and events to enhance program visibility and collaboration.
- Support recruitment and retention strategies for youth participants volunteers and in-kind resources.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelors degree in a related field (e.g. Education Youth Development Social Work)
- Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience in youth-serving organizations
- Proven experience in grant writing reporting and program evaluation
- Strong understanding of adolescent development and trauma-informed care
- Experience working with diverse and underserved youth populations
Preferred:
- Masters degree in a related field
- Experience in urban community settings and union environments
- Familiarity with data management tools and youth leadership frameworks
Benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Medical dental and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter outlining their experience and interest in the role. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
The Warehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to creating an inclusive equitable workplace where all voices are valued. Candidates from historically underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Our Commitment to Diversity Equity Inclusion & Belonging
Nonprofit HR is committed to fostering and maintaining a work environment where diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) are fully integrated into everything we do for the benefit of our employees and the clients that we serve. To fully realize our goal we prioritize our understanding of the complexities of DEI within our workforce to inform our approach to talent management. We believe that this guides how we do our work advise our clients to operationalize DEI and position our content and educational opportunities help strengthen the talent management capacity of the social impact sector.
Required Experience:
Senior Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
