Center for Justice Innovation · 9 hours ago
Program Manager, Youth Initiatives
Brooklyn, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$76K/yr - $85K/yr
3+ years expThe Center for Justice Innovation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing community safety and racial justice. They are seeking a Program Manager for Youth Initiatives to oversee the strategy, execution, and evaluation of programs that advance youth opportunity and community safety.
CommunitiesNon ProfitSocial
No H1B
Responsibilities
Utilize data, community input, and youth feedback to identify opportunities for community safety interventions in neighborhood hotspots
Design and lead youth and community programs that integrate project-based learning, youth organizing, civic engagement, and experiential learning opportunities; and
Be a thought leader and develop strategy to identify opportunities to scale programs, align resources, and deepen BCJC’s youth development work and community impact
Facilitate youthled planning and execution of community interventions and events such as the [B] Live Arts and Music Festival, the Be On Belmont campaign, and other cornerstone initiatives
Identify and implement new opportunities for community-based programming and public engagement; and
Assist the Project Director with identifying new strategic initiatives, youth and public programs and safety interventions that support testing and innovation at the Justice Center
Monitor progress toward key program deliverables, including recruitment, participation, and engagement goals
Implement course corrections as needed to ensure successful program, project and event outcomes; and
Lead data collection and reporting on metrics including attendance, engagement, stipends, neighborhood reinvestment, and partnership outcomes
Oversee the development and maintenance of systems to track subcontractor services, program resources, and community partnerships; and
Ensure consistency and accessibility of information across teams to support coordination and long-term sustainability
Proactively seek sponsorships and funding to support program growth and event execution; regularly pitch partnership opportunities to public, private, and philanthropic stakeholders; and
Lead the development and submission of funding proposals and new program concepts aligned with local needs and organizational goals
Manage the Community Initiatives team, providing regular supervision, coaching, and performance evaluations; and
Set clear goals and accountability standards while promoting professional growth through targeted training, mentorship, and development opportunities
Ensure compliance with grant requirements, reporting deadlines, and budgetary parameters for all assigned initiatives and contracts; and
Collaborate with the Project Director and the finance and development teams to ensure fiscal responsibility and alignment with funding agreements
Perform additional tasks, as assigned, to support the mission, vision, and strategic goals of the Brownsville Community Justice Center
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in public administration, nonprofit management, youth development, urban planning, or a related field
Master's degree strongly preferred
Minimum 3–5 years of experience in youth and community organizing, program design, youth development, or event planning required
Demonstrated success in leading large-scale public events and youth-centered programming
Strong leadership and supervisory skills, with experience managing multidisciplinary teams
Excellent organizational and project management abilities, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
Advanced communication skills, including the ability to engage diverse audiences and represent the organization externally
Experience with data tracking, evaluation, and reporting
Deep commitment to racial equity, restorative justice, and community-led approaches to safety and well-being
Availability to work some evenings and weekends, as needed, for community events and meetings
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare with a national network
Free basic dental coverage
Vision insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Life insurance
Flexible spending accounts including commuter FSA
Mental health care for our staff and offer services like Talkspace and Ginger through our healthcare plans
403(b) retirement plan with a two-to-one employer contribution up to 5%
Company
Center for Justice Innovation
Center for Justice Innovation offers research, evaluation, service programming, and training.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dan Lavoie
Chief External Affairs Officer
James Brodick
Chief Program Officer
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