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About the Role
The Bronx Community Justice Center (BxCJC) is seeking a Program Manager, Youth Initiatives to oversee a range of youth programs including workforce development, violence prevention, and arts-based initiatives. This role is crucial in creating a safer and more equitable Bronx through community-driven safety initiatives and youth opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Develop the vision for youth initiatives at the BxCJC.
- Manage program planning, systems implementation, project oversight, and grant reporting.
- Develop and launch new youth initiatives.
- Manage an interdisciplinary team of youth initiatives staff.
- Facilitate youth programs and develop a youth leadership pipeline.
- Support individual support and advocacy for youth participants.
- Provide crisis intervention support.
- Develop a youth career pipeline strategy.
- Manage the development and implementation of media and arts-based projects.
- Support the development of new program models and community initiatives.
- Develop a strategic plan for youth programs.
- Collaborate with the violence prevention team for effective participant engagement.
- Oversee staff development and training.
- Collaborate with the Project Director on strategic planning and program development.
- Assist with grant writing and fundraising.
- Oversee grant implementation and ensure reporting requirements are met.
- Manage youth workforce development programs.
- Meet with community stakeholders and support community engagement events.
- Represent BxCJC at community events and meetings.
- Develop systems and provide oversight for data tracking and reporting.
- Perform additional relevant tasks as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with at least 5 years of relevant youth work experience OR LMSW with 3 years of youth programs experience preferred.
- Experience providing supervision, guidance, and support to staff.
- Demonstrated commitment to social justice and fostering youth-led, inclusive, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive environments.
- Strong knowledge of the Bronx and its communities preferred.
- Experience with community organizing, placemaking, youth workforce development and/or restorative justice strongly preferred.
- Excellent written skills are a must.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary environment and build strong relationships with agencies, organizations, and community partners.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Must provide accurate and truthful information throughout the hiring process.
Skills
- Youth workforce development
- Community organizing
- Placemaking
- Restorative justice
- Crisis intervention
- Grant writing
- Fundraising
- Data tracking
- Reporting
- Media and arts-based project management
- Staff supervision
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Relationship building
Location
- Bronx, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
- Monday through Friday with varying shifts (10:00 AM-6:00 PM, 11:00 AM-7:00 PM, or 12:00 PM-8:00 PM)
- Some evening and weekend hours required as needed
Experience Level
- At least 5 years of relevant youth work experience
- 3 years of youth programs experience (preferred with LMSW)
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
- LMSW (preferred)
Salary/Compensations
- $66,490 - $75,000
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
- Talkspace and Ginger through healthcare plans for mental health care
- 403(b) retirement plan with a two-to-one employer contribution up to 5%
About the Company
- The Center for Justice Innovation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing community safety and racial justice.
- Since 1996, we’ve worked alongside communities, courts, and those most directly affected by the justice system to build stronger, healthier, and more equitable neighborhoods.
- With a team of over 900 staff and an annual budget of $130 million, the Center carries out its mission through operating programs, conducting original research, and providing expert assistance and policy guidance.
- We bring innovative, practical, and lasting solutions to justice systems nationwide.
Equal Opportunity
- The Center for Justice Innovation is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
- We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other category protected by law.
- We strongly encourage and welcome applications from women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and individuals with prior contact with the criminal justice system.
- Our goal is to create a supportive and respectful environment where everyone, regardless of background or identity, feels valued and included.
- At this time, the Center is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
- In compliance with federal law, all hires must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment verification form upon hire.