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About the Role

The Education and Youth Development Program Manager leads the High Line Fellows Program, a multi-year, paid youth development, career exploration, and leadership program for New York City high school students. This program provides young people with progressive learning and employment experiences rooted in civic engagement and leadership, arts & culture, horticulture & sustainability, and the work of the High Line. The Manager will serve as lead facilitator and curriculum developer for the Civic Engagement and Horticulture learning pathways, designing progressive, engaging, hands-on learning experiences that support Fellows at different stages of the three-year program. The Manager will ensure youth-centered, culturally responsive, and equity-centered programming that supports Fellows’ learning, leadership development, career exploration, and individual growth. They will also support the evaluation and impact of the Fellows Program as well as summer employment opportunities including internal and external residencies and Fellow-led park tours.

Responsibilities

Support the management and administration of the High Line’s Fellows Program, including hiring, payroll, scheduling, attendance and budget management
Support the Fellows Program’s three-year differentiated model, advancing progressive learning, skill development, and leadership opportunities
Develop internal and external mentorship and career development opportunities
Ensure compliance with funding requirements as related to Fellows and support grant reporting, as needed
Develop and maintain systems and evaluation metrics to measure program outcomes, impact, and continuous improvement
Manage outreach, recruitment, attendance and supervision of Fellows and engagement with Fellows alumni
Partner across Education to strengthen content connections and curriculum coordination
Lead the design, development, and facilitation of the Civic Engagement and Horticulture learning pathways in partnership with High Line Education colleagues and external partners
Develop culturally sustaining, interdisciplinary curriculum, the three-year Fellows model, progressing from foundational learning to application and leadership
Create an inclusive and empowering learning environment that supports Fellows’ academic, career, and personal development through skill-building, mentorship, and career exposure
Support Fellows alumni engagement and expand mentorship, summer residency, and employment opportunities
Plan and execute the Fellows Program’s annual culminating event and other key learning experiences
Collaborate with the High Line’s Horticulture team and outside Horticulture, public space, and urban ecology experts to incorporate experiential learning opportunities for the High Line Fellows program
Collaborate internally on High Line Education and Program team initiatives
Collaborate with City Council and external partners on Participatory Budgeting, People’s Money, and other civic engagement initiatives
Establish and cultivate mission-aligned partnerships across community, educational, cultural, green-space, and industry organizations to expand career exploration, mentorship, residency, internship, and professional development opportunities for Fellows and alumni
Strengthen connections with the NYC youth development community through Fellows and alumni engagement, conferences, partnerships, and resource sharing
Partner across High Line departments to connect Fellows with staff expertise, organizational work, and meaningful career pathways

Requirements

4+ years’ experience working with high school-aged young people in an education and/or youth development, including experience designing and facilitating engaging learning experiences
3+ years’ supervisory experience, including hiring and/or supervising high school-aged staff in accordance with youth labor laws
Experience in facilitating learning sessions for youth exploring the content areas of urban ecology, civic engagement, leadership, financial empowerment, career development, identity, and related topics
Experience facilitating learning sessions with young people utilizing experiential learning practices
Experience and interest in with horticulture and civic engagement, green spaces, and/or non-traditional education
Demonstrated commitment to creating inclusive learning environments that promote agency, leadership, belonging, and self-actualization among young people from diverse backgrounds
Strong interpersonal skills, communication, organizational, and project-management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and work both independently and collaboratively
Proficiency with Google Suite and comfort learning and using technology to support program administration
Enthusiasm for the High Line’s mission and for youth development, civic engagement, arts & culture, and horticulture & sustainability
Willing to complete required safety screenings and certifications for working with NYC youth
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment and engage Fellows as active partners in their learning and development
Comfort working outdoors in varying weather conditions, standing for extended periods, and performing physical work, including lifting up to 40 pounds
Creative, collaborative, and adaptable approach, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced team environment
Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends

Skills

Curriculum development
Program design
Designing multi-year learning experiences
Culturally sustainable education practices
Inquiry-based learning
Experiential learning
Social and Emotional Learning
Horticulture
Urban ecology
Participatory budgeting
Career-connected learning
Workforce development
Internships
Mentorship
Youth employment programs
Program/case management
Multilingual
Developing youth-focused digital or social media communications

Location

New York City
Manhattan's Meatpacking District

Work Type

Full-Time
Year-Round
Exempt
In-person
Hybrid

Experience Level

4+ years’ experience working with high school-aged young people
3+ years’ supervisory experience

Education Level

Degree or certificate in Youth Development, Education, or a related field

Salary/Compensations

$65,000–$75,000 annually

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
20 Vacation days, 7 sick days, and 10 paid holidays with 2 floating holidays
Contribution in a 403(b) retirement plan
Commuter benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Paid primary and secondary caregiver leave
Supplemental short-term disability insurance and paid life insurance
Winter Fridays
Growth and Development career opportunities
Discounted Citi Bike Membership
Discounts with vendors on the High Line & around the Meatpacking neighborhood
Free entrance to Whitney Museum

About the Company

The High Line is both a nonprofit organization and a public park on the West Side of Manhattan. We’re devoted to reimagining public spaces to create connected, healthy neighborhoods and cities through our work with communities on and off the High Line.
Built on a historic, elevated rail line, the High Line was always intended to be more than a park. You can walk through the gardens, view art, experience a performance, enjoy food or beverage, or connect with friends and neighbors while enjoying a unique perspective of New York City.
Nearly 100% of our annual budget comes through donations. The High Line is owned by the City of New York, and we operate under a license agreement with NYC Parks.
Since 2012, the Teen program has offered New York City youth a paid opportunity – the best first job ever! – to develop essential work and leadership skills. Participants explore four career pathways closely linked to the High Line: Arts & Culture, Civic Engagement, Horticulture, and Park & Visitor Experience. Through workshops and hands-on learning led by experienced professionals, teens gain resources and mentors to help them navigate the transition to adulthood and fulfilling careers.
We focus on serving young people from adjoining communities who would benefit most from the program. Special consideration is given to residents of public housing, students at nearby under-resourced schools, BIPOC youth, and applicants who would be the first in their families to attend college.

Equal Opportunity

The High Line is guided by a series of values through which we make decisions, including hiring. These values include proactively creating access points for all people, regardless of age, sex, color, creed, race, income, country of origin, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
As part of our commitment to living up to these values and advancing equity within our organization and through our work, we are committed to an equitable hiring process. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with a broad range of lived experiences.
This description shall not be construed as a contract of any sort for a specific period of employment.