Program Manager, Youth Initiatives

Center for Justice Innovation•New York, NY

1d•$66,490 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Bronx Community Justice Center (BxCJC), a project of the Center for Justice Innovation, works to create a safer, more equitable Bronx through community-driven safety initiatives, violence prevention, youth opportunity, and economic development. The Program Manager, Youth Initiatives oversees youth initiatives that include workforce development, youth organizing, arts-based programming, and therapeutic programs. The role reports to the Director, Bronx Community Justice Center. The manager develops and implements youth programming and strategy; leads and supports an interdisciplinary staff team; facilitates youth programs and participant support; builds career and leadership pipelines; and oversees program operations, grants, data, and reporting. The position also involves collaboration with the violence prevention team, community engagement and partnerships, strategic planning, fundraising, and representing the BxCJC at community events and meetings. This is a full-time position based in the Bronx, New York, Monday through Friday, with varying shifts of 10:00 AM–6:00 PM, 11:00 AM–7:00 PM, or 12:00 PM–8:00 PM. Some evening and weekend hours are required as needed. Compensation is $66,490–$75,000, commensurate with experience.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of relevant youth work experience, or an LMSW and 3 years of youth programs experience.
Experience providing supervision, guidance, and support to staff.
Commitment to social justice and fostering youth-led, inclusive, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive environments.
Excellent written skills.
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary environment.
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with agencies, organizations, and community partners.

Nice To Haves

LMSW with 3 years of youth programs experience is preferred as an alternative qualification.
Strong knowledge of the Bronx and its communities.
Experience with community organizing, placemaking, youth workforce development, and/or restorative justice.

Responsibilities

Work with the team to develop the vision for youth initiatives at the BxCJC.
Manage program planning, systems implementation, project oversight, and grant reporting.
Develop and launch new youth initiatives.
Manage an interdisciplinary team of youth initiatives staff, including advocates, program facilitators, social workers, interns, and teaching artists.
Facilitate youth programs and develop a youth leadership pipeline to support peer-led projects.
Support individual assistance and advocacy for youth participants.
Provide crisis intervention support.
Develop a youth career pipeline strategy, including partnerships and programming.
Manage the development and implementation of media and arts-based projects.
Support the development of new program models, community initiatives, and projects.
Develop a strategic plan for youth programs.
Work with the violence prevention team to support effective participant engagement in programming.
Oversee staff development and training.
Work with the Project Director on strategic planning and program development.
Assist with grant writing and fundraising.
Oversee grant implementation and ensure reporting requirements and deliverables are met.
Manage youth workforce development programs.
Meet with community stakeholders and support community engagement events.
Represent the BxCJC at community events and meetings.
Develop systems and oversee data tracking and reporting.
Perform other relevant tasks as needed.