Program Manager

New York City

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New York City, NY, us on site Until 8/23/2026 2+ years exp First posted June 24, 2026 Last posted June 24, 2026
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.

Under the supervision of a COMPASS Deputy Director, with latitude to exercise independent action and decision making, the 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 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.

- Evaluate contract performance reports, as well as agency fiscal documents to ensure contract
compliance.

- Become proficient and provide training to CBOs on DYCD CONNECT, 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

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.

Compensation (from employer):
60889 – 94521 USD

About this role

Summary

Monitor and evaluate community programs, review plans, and provide technical assistance.

Job title

Program Manager

Experience level

2+ years

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

government

Location requirements

On-site in New York City, NY, no remote work allowed.

Salary

$61k–$95k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

community workcontract managementperformance analysissystem trainingreport writing

Preferred skills

contract negotiationperformance improvementweb-based system

Specializations

contract managementcommunity programsperformance evaluationcontractor trainingsystem training
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

New York, NY, USA

On-site City