Summer Rising Program Manager

# Summer Rising Program Manager

• DEPT OF YOUTH & COMM DEV SRVS

Posted On: 04/07/2026

• Part-Time

Location

MANHATTAN

• No Exam Required

Department

COMPASS ELEMENTARY

Salary Range:

$34.41 – $53.42

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## Job Description

This is a Seasonal/Temporary Position
The New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) supports youth and community services through contracts with a broad network of community-based organizations throughout New York City. Our central task is administering available city, state, and federal funds to a wide range of innovative, practical, and quality programs that positively impact youth and communities.
Under the supervision of a COMPASS Deputy Director, with latitude to exercise independent action and decision making, the Summer Rising 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 the morning, afternoon and early evening hours.

• Provide technical assistance and directs work improvement or corrective action for underperforming

CBO contractors.

• 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.

• 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

• 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
• 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
• 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

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 CONNECT experience preferred. 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.

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

771079

Posted until

04/25/2026

Title code

56058

Civil service title

COMMUNITY COORDINATOR

Title classification

Non-Competitive-5

Business title

Summer Rising Program Manager

• Experience Level:

Entry-Level

Job level

00

Number of positions

10

Work location

2 Lafayette St., N.Y.

• Category:

Constituent Services & Community Programs

Summer Rising Program Manager