Job Description

Program Manager

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DEPT OF YOUTH & COMM DEV SRVS Posted On: 12/17/2025
Full-Time Location
MANHATTAN
No Exam Required Department
Vulnerable Youth &At-RiskYout
Salary Range:
$62,868.00 - $97,593.00

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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.




DYCD is seeking a Community Coordinator to help lead its efforts to support CBO's to assist and work with at-risk, homeless, runaway, and vulnerable youth in NYC. Under the supervision of the Director, Community Coordinator will perform the following duties:




Plan, implement, and direct programs related to RHY services by evaluating and researching program
needs, and consulting with key personnel in order to facilitate delivery of services.


Utilize and become proficient with DYCD's web-based information technology program management
systems, such as PTS/EMS, Passport, ECMS and HHS.




Conduct regular site visits at locations in all five boroughs to assess programmatic and administrative

issues, and help improve quality of services.



Provide technical assistance and direct work improvement or corrective action for underperforming
contractors by sharing resources to promote program quality




Provide technical expertise to contractors in the development stages of their contracts and
contract/budget modifications or amendments.



Review and evaluate contract performance reports, as well as agency fiscal documents to ensure
contract compliance.




Create summary reports and statistical and program analyses to inform supervisors and make
recommendations to improve program performance.



Review data submitted by contract agencies by examining forms, records, and other data insuring
that mandates are followed in order to validate proposals.



Other duties as assigned


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

Experience or knowledge of at-risk, runaway, homeless, and vulnerable youth or other youth development programming - Background in working with community-based organizations - Requires project management skills, ability to prioritize multiple tasks, and meticulous attention to detail - Must possess strong oral and written communication, organizational, and analytical skills - Experience with data management information systems - Ability to think and act strategically and proactively - Proficient in Microsoft Office

Residency Requirement

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.

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
726515
Posted until
04/18/2026
Title code
56058
Civil service title
COMMUNITY COORDINATOR
Title classification
Non-Competitive-5
Business title
Program Manager
Experience Level: Experienced (Non-Manager) Job level
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Number of positions
1
Work location
2 Lafayette St., N.Y.
Category: Constituent Services & Community Programs Program Manager