Beacon Program Manager

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 (CBO) 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 the Director and Deputy Director of Beacons with latitude for the exercise of independent action and decision making, oversees Beacon Contracts within an assigned region. Monitors and evaluates Community-Based Organization (CBO) contractors.

• Reviews and approves program plans and budgets.

• Performs site visits. Provides technical assistance and directs corrective action for underperforming

CBO contractors.

• Participates in contract negotiations.

• Provides technical expertise to contractors in the development stages of their contracts and

contract/budget modifications or amendments.

• Evaluates contract performance reports, as well as agency audits and fiscal documents to ensure

contract compliance.

• Makes summary reports to higher administrative levels along with recommendations to improve

contractor performance.

• Participates in contract negotiations.

• Makes final evaluation of contract performance at expiration of contract.

• Prepares standard reports as designated by higher management.

• Supervises and directs assigned subordinate staff.

• Provides subordinates with training in agency policies and procedures, as well as in

federal/state/city regulations governing programs.

• Holds regular conferences with subordinates individually and as a group to provide expertise.

• Evaluates subordinates' performance in accordance with Agency guidelines.

• Establishes and maintains supervisory controls to ensure the unit's work is processed in a

consistent and timely manner.

• Performs other duties as assigned or directed.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Preferred Skills

• Strong communication skills including a professional written and verbal manner. - Computer literate with basic skills in Microsoft: Word, Excel, and Outlook. 1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of full-time satisfactory professional, technical or administrative experience in one or more of the following fields: program evaluation, contract negotiations/management, fiscal /financial management, or project management or 2. A four year high school diploma, or its educational equivalent, and six years of full time satisfactory professional, technical or administrative work experience in one or more of the fields cited above or 3. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" 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.