Adult Programs Lead – Inclusion & Community Engagement

Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation & federal holidays

403(b) retirement plan

Professional development

Access to cultural/arts programs

Leadership development

Free fitness membership

Discounts on JCC programs

Job summary

The Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan is seeking an Adult Program Manager to oversee strategic coordination and day-to-day operations of our adult programs, including CORE and Route 21+. The role focuses on adults with I/DD, collaborating with the Director of Adult Programming and Inclusion Services to expand services and ensure meaningful engagement.

Based on the Upper West Side, the role involves intake support for new families, staff coordination, program development, and maintaining accessible

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Social Work, Education, Psychology, or related).
• Clinical experience with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Experience coordinating programs and community initiatives.
• Experience supervising facilitators, staff, interns, or volunteers.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage adult programming (social, recreational, life-skills, cultural and community activities).
• Promote social connection, belonging, independence, and learning.
• Identify gaps and develop new program offerings for higher-need adults.
• Track attendance, engagement, and feedback for program development.
• Coordinate logistics including room reservations, transportation, vendor coordination, and staffing.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in related field

Job description

The Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan is seeking an Adult Program Manager to oversee strategic coordination and day-to-day operations of our adult programs, including CORE and Route 21+. The role focuses on adults with I/DD, collaborating with the Director of Adult Programming and Inclusion Services to expand services and ensure meaningful engagement.

Based on the Upper West Side, the role involves intake support for new families, staff coordination, program development, and maintaining accessible