Program Manager

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.
Community Coordinator - 56058
Location: Manhattan
Salary: $62,868.00

$97,593.00
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
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.
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.