Summer Rising Program Manager

This is a Seasonal/Temporary Position

The New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) supports youth and community services through contracts with a broad network of community-based organizations throughout New York City. Our central task is administering available city, state, and federal funds to a wide range of innovative, practical, and quality programs that positively impact youth and communities.

Under the supervision of a COMPASS Deputy Director, with latitude to exercise independent action and decision making, the Summer Rising Program Manager will be responsible for monitoring over 25 sites and perform the following duties:

- Monitor and evaluate Community-Based Organization (CBO) COMPASS contractors.

- Review and approve program plans.

- Conduct site visits during the morning, afternoon and early evening hours.

- Provide technical assistance and directs work improvement or corrective action for underperforming
CBO contractors.

- Advance knowledge of COMPASS sites by providing technical assistance and sharing resources to
promote program quality.

- Provide technical expertise to contractors in the development stages of their contracts and contract.

- 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.

- Prepare standard reports as designated by higher management.

- Other projects and tasks as needed to support the COMPASS unit and its programs.

COMMUNITY COORDINATOR - 56058

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.