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About the Role
The Senior Manager, Civic Engagement leads a team of Senior AmeriCorps Members through an 11-month service program and supports the implementation of opportunities within the Site's Impact program. This role is part of a team responsible for securing approximately $4M+ in annual private revenue and works closely with development, communications, staff, and corps members to plan and execute service events with corporate partners.
Responsibilities
- Manage the Civic Engagement (CE) program, including budget management, resource allocation, and execution.
- Evaluate and propose new opportunities for CE events that can be sold to corporate partners.
- Manage the CE event calendar, ensuring proper scheduling and informing the development team of changes.
- Plan and execute an average of 4 corporate CE service events per month.
- Develop and lead the New York Civic Engagement (NYCE) team to execute a comprehensive workplan.
- Oversee all aspects of planning a strong event program, including acquiring speakers, ensuring A/V support, creating food plans, and managing logistics.
- Manage the budget for each event, ensuring spending parameters are followed and invoices are processed.
- Ensure timely follow-up with all partners and volunteers within 48 hours after each event.
- Maintain a mailing list of CE participants in Salesforce.
- Partner with the Senior Manager of Individual Giving to identify potential leads.
- Partner with the Institutional Giving team to inform strategy for developing existing corporate sponsors.
- Oversee the annual hiring process for the NYCE team.
- Lead the NYCE team onboarding, summer training, and ongoing professional development.
- Manage the ongoing workflow and professional development of the NYCE team.
- Provide 1:1 and team-based coaching, support, and professional development to the NYCE team.
- Connect with other Civic Engagement managers across the City Year network to support training and experience.
- Work with City Year New York’s AmeriCorps Member Experience Director to ensure compliance and AmeriCorps standards are upheld.
- Provide hands-on planning, prep, and day-of support for other City Year events.
- Support the Development & Communications team by collecting digital communications content and managing project plans.
- Build strong internal relationships with members of the Development & Communications, Impact, and HQ teams.
- Build strong relationships with existing corporate partners.
- Build strong relationships with external partners such as school principals and administrators.
- Role model a growth mindset and commitment to City Year’s culture and values.
- Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the direct supervisor.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in managing multiple events, balancing short-term execution needs with longer-term planning
- Experience interacting with corporate partners and other donors
- Authorized documentation to work in the United States of America
- Criminal background history clearance to work with school-age children
- Ability to sit for extended periods and occasionally stand or walk
- Manual dexterity for typing, writing, and handling office equipment
- Visual acuity to read screens and printed materials
- Hearing ability to participate in conversations and respond to phone calls
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
- Must have reliable internet access for hybrid work
Skills
- Budget management
- Resource allocation
- Event planning
- Event execution
- Team leadership
- Coaching
- Professional development
- Salesforce
- Project management
- Communication skills
- High EQ
- Adaptability
- Growth mindset
- Detail-oriented
- Teamwork
- Grit
- Resilience
Location
- Hybrid On-Site/Remote
- New York City area
Work Type
- Full-time
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Senior Manager
- 3+ years of experience
Education Level
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Salary/Compensations
- $70,000-$75,000
Benefits
- Vacation
- Sick days
- Organization holidays
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Life insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment coverage
- Disability coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) plan(s)
About the Company
- City Year is a nonprofit organization focused on education and youth development.
- Operates in a professional office environment using standard office equipment.
- Requires regular local travel to donor meetings, events, and community engagements.
Equal Opportunity
- City Year does not sponsor work authorization visas.