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Program Manager

Posted on Oct. 2, 2025

  • Manhattan, United States of America
  • 62868.0 - 97593.0 USD (yearly)
  • Full Time

Program Manager job opportunity

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  • DEPT OF YOUTH & COMM DEV SRVS
Posted On: 10/02/2025
  • Full-Time
Location
MANHATTAN
  • No Exam Required
Department
Compass Elementary

Salary Range:
$62,868.00 – $97,593.00

Job Description

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. The Department of Youth and Community Development’s Comprehensive Afterschool System of NYC (COMPASS) formerly known as the Out-of-School Time Program is comprised of over 900 programs serving young people enrolled in grades K-12.

Through its network of providers, COMPASS offers high quality programs that offer a strong balance of academics, recreation, enrichment, and cultural activities that build 21st century skills. COMPASS providers are awarded funds through a competitive Request For Proposal (RFP) process. Today, with increased funding and commitment of Mayor de Blasio and his administration, COMPASS is projected to serve over 95,000 youth. Changed to COMPASS in 2014 to better name NYC’s contribution to building an out-of-school time system providing services afterschool, during holidays, and in the summer.

Under the supervision of a COMPASS Deputy Director, with latitude for the exercise of independent action and decision making, the Community Coordinator will be responsible for monitoring 20 sites and perform the following duties:

  • Monitor and evaluate Community-Based Organization (CBO) COMPASS contractors.
  • Review and approve program plans and budgets.
  • Conduct site visits during late afternoon and early evening hours.
  • Provide technical assistance and directs work improvement or corrective action for underperforming
CBO contractors.
  • Participate in contract negotiations.
  • 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/budget modifications or amendments.
  • Evaluate contract performance reports, as well as agency fiscal documents to ensure contract
compliance.
  • Become proficient and provides training to CBOs on DYCD Online, DYCD’s innovative, web-based
program management system.
  • 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


Minimum Qualifications


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.


Preferred Skills


Minimum Qual Requirements 1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of full-time satisfactory professional, technical or administrative experience in one or more of the following fields: program evaluation, contract negotiations/management, fiscal/financial management, or project management or 2. A four-year high school diploma, or its educational equivalent, and six years of full-time, satisfactory professional, technical, or administrative work experience in one or more of the fields cited above or 3. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. College credits obtained from an accredited college may be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 college semester credits for one year of experience as described in "1" above. However, all candidates must have at least a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and at least two years of full-time experience as described in "1" above. Preferred Skills - Background in working with community-based organizations. - 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. - Familiarity with DYCD’s data system DYCD Online experience preferred.

Residency Requirement


ew 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.

Additional Information


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.

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Job ID
732773
Title code
56058
Civil service title
COMMUNITY COORDINATOR
Title classification
Non-Competitive-5
Business title
Program Manager

  • Experience Level:
    Experienced (Non-Manager)
Job level
00
Number of positions
1
Work location
2 Lafayette St., N.Y.
  • Category:
    Constituent Services & Community Programs

Program Manager


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