Cornerstone Community Center 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 perform the following:

• Monitors and evaluates Community-Based Organization (CBO) contractors based on a 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. Become proficient and
provide training to CBOs on DYCD CONNECT, DYCD’s innovative, web-based program management
system.

• Support DYCD initiatives and community-based projects.

• Other projects and tasks as needed to support the Cornerstone unit and its programs.

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.

• Experience or knowledge of after-school or other youth development programming.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Computer literate with advanced knowledge of Microsoft: Word, Excel, and Outlook.

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External Candidates please go to www.nyc.gov/careers
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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.

35 Hours Per Week

2 Lafayette St., N.Y.

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.