Program Manager, Community Centers

Job Description

The New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) invests in a network of community-based organizations and programs to alleviate the effects of poverty and to provide opportunities for New Yorkers and communities to flourish. DYCDs Beacon Community Center is comprised of over 90 school-based programs serving young people enrolled in grades K-12 during afterschool hours; and Young Adults / Older Adults and families in the evening and on weekends. Through its network of community partners, Beacon Community Centers offers high quality programs that offer a strong balance of academic enrichment, recreation, cultural and skill building activities that build 21st century skills. Beacon community partners are awarded funds through a competitive Request For Proposal (RFP) process. Under the supervision of the Deputy Director with latitude for the exercise of independent action and decision making, provides leadership and support to the Department in ensuring compliance with all internal and external program standards, and to promote continuous quality improvement. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to :

• Analyze program statistical data & prepare reports, graphs and charts for planning purposes.
• Assist in the development of program materials for distribution. Materials include pertinent information concerning deadlines, policies and procedures.
• Monitor and evaluate Community-Based Organization (CBO).
• Review, provide feedback and approve annual scope of work.
• Conduct site visits during late afternoon, evening and weekends is a non-negotiable requirement.
• Provide technical assistance and direct work improvement or corrective action for underperforming CBOs.
• Evaluate contract performance reports, as well as agency fiscal documents to ensure contract compliance.
• Make summary reports to higher administrative levels along with recommendations to improve program performance.
• Knowledgeable of Youth Development and Youth Leadership standards and ability to develop and integrate practices into program development.
• Carry out special assignments, tasks and projects as assigned by senior management as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or 2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or 3. Education and / or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

Preferred Skills

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.