Program Manager, Community Engagement

Vibrant Emotional Health•New York, NY

37d•$73,000 - $92,400•Hybrid

About The Position

Do you thrive on building connections that strengthen communities and empower young people? Vibrant Emotional Health is seeking an inspiring Program Manager, Community Engagement to oversee the Coordinated Children’s Service Initiative (CCSI) and drive community engagement efforts across New York City. In this role, you’ll be at the center of citywide collaboration—bringing together youth, caregivers, service providers, and government leaders to shape the future of children’s mental health. You’ll lead dynamic community councils and advisory committees that ensure local voices inform policy and programming, while building trust and visibility for Vibrant’s groundbreaking work.

Requirements

Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent organizational, planning and prioritization skills
Strong negotiation skills
Strong analytical, risk management and creative problem-solving skills
Strong presentation skills
RFP, proposal and grant writing experience
Experience with budgeting processes
Experience supervision and leading teams
Familiarity with social services, behavioral health and health care landscape
Entrepreneur mindset
Personal alignment with Vibrant’s Vision, Mission, and Core Values
Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health discipline, public administration, or public health
5+ years of experience in community case management, public policy, public health, or social services
Experience working with youth and caregivers/parents
Work flexible hours, as required

Nice To Haves

Bilingual and bi-cultural candidates are encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

Lead activities, coordination, moderation, and implementation of the Coordinated Children's Service Initiative (CCSI), including 5 Borough-Based Councils (BBCs) per month, one Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) meeting a month, and quarterly Citywide Oversight Committee (COC) meetings.
Support Strategic Impact leadership in all aspects of pursuit and development of new community-based partnerships and alliances
Support AVP of Community Engagement in due diligence activities and engagement with potential impact partners and consumers
Manage Family Advocate and Youth Peer Advocate
Support Strategic Impact leadership in all aspects of pursuit and development of new community-based partnerships
Research, identify, and pursue new partnership opportunities
Build and maintain partnership/resource database
Provide administrative support for Vibrant’s speaker’s bureau and advocacy initiative
Write monthly summaries of each Borough Based Council meeting that summarizes concerns, themes, and insight provided by community members
Provide trends analysis and strategic advisory on a regular and annual basis for the funding partner and internal leadership
Lead and coordinate with internal staff to implement regular trainings that meet the needs of community members and participants that inform support of youth mental health
Conduct city-wide policy research and analysis
Collaborate with Vibrant Program’s staff, PPGA and Community Engagement leadership to design and support new and ongoing community advocacy, engagement and outreach activities
Design outreach, advocacy and recruitment activities
Support contract oversight and drive all administrative tracking, reimbursement, and distribution of materials, for deliverables
Build a strong relationship with the funding partners to ensure grant deliverables are met, communication is strong, and all administrative needs are met
Track and report status of partnerships within Community Engagement department
Represent Vibrant in external meetings
Other tasks as deemed appropriate for the role