Program Manager

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.
Under the supervision of the Director and Deputy Director of Cornerstone Programs with some latitude for the exercise of independent action and decision-making, the Program Manager oversees multiple Cornerstone Program Contracts and performs the following:
- Monitors and evaluates a portfolio of Community-Based Organization (CBO) contractors based on
specific criteria.
- Conduct site visits during late afternoon and early evening hours. (After school, evening, Saturday)
- Prepare standard reports as designated by higher management.
- Become proficient and provide training to CBOs on DYCD CONNECT, DYCD’s innovative,
web-based program management system Coach portfolio of providers to improve quality.
- Support DYCD initiatives and community-based projects.
- Other projects and tasks as needed to support the Cornerstone unit and its programs. Strong
written and verbal communication skills. Computer literate with advanced knowledge of Microsoft:
Word, Excel, and Outlook.
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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.

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.