Community Programs Manager

Salt Lake City Corporation; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

Paid vacation and personal leave

Paid parental leave

Pension/401(k)

Job summary

Salt Lake City Corporation seeks a Community Programs Manager for Adult Learning to lead program development, staffing, scheduling, and budget administration.

You will oversee fundraising, publicity, grant writing, and demographic data analysis to measure program effectiveness; report to the Senior Community Programs Manager. Full-time role with strong city benefits and opportunities for impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Art, Education, Public Administration or closely related field plus three years directly related work experience.
• Knowledge of budget and record keeping.
• Knowledge of marketing, advertising and promoting programs and events.
• Ability to supervise and train subordinate personnel.
• Ability to research, write and monitor grants.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; build consensus.
• Ability to monitor program performance goals and analyze data.
• Ability to use word processing and spreadsheet software.

Responsibilities

• Manages, plans, develops and implements community activities including programs, events, staffing, scheduling, and budget administration.
• Responsible for fundraising and publicity for programming events; may research, write and submit grant proposals.
• Maintains demographic data; conducts needs analyses, sets goals and evaluates program effectiveness.
• Develops and maintains relationships with city/community partners; coordinates with groups and organizations to maximize participation.
• Supervises staff, seasonal workers and volunteers; may hire, train and evaluate performance.
• Responds to patron complaints and resolves problems.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Budget management

Grant writing

Staff supervision

Communication

Data analysis

Program planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Art, Education, Public Administration

Job description

CAN YF Sorenson Unity Center

Full time

JR6231

Position Title:

Community Programs Manager

Job Description:

As a Community Programs Manager for Adult Learning, you will report to a Senior Community

Programs Manager. In this role you will direct the operation, manage, plan, develop, and implement programming for Adult Learning.

About the Position:

This role requires you to manage, hire, train, teach, implement programs, collect data, and develop effective strategies to meet and exceed all the teams’ organizational goals and objectives.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in Art, Education, Public Administration, or closely related field plus three years directly related work experience. A combination of education and work experience may be substituted one for the other on a year-for-year basis.

About the Team:

The adult learning program will focus on education for adults at the Sorenson Campus. There is 1 Director, 1 Associate Director, 1 Senior Program Manager, 1 Community Programs Manager, and 2 Art/General Education Instructors.

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Work periods may also include weekends.

Position Salary Range:

E24 - $55,269/yr. to $75,376/yr. annually based on qualifications and experience.

The established market rate for this position is $75,376/yr.

Use our total compensation calculator to see your earning potential in this role!

Relevant Experience Counts Toward Your Leave!

Salt Lake City values the professional experience you bring. Eligible new hires in full-time, benefit-eligible non-represented positions may receive leave accrual credit for prior full-time, benefit-eligible work that is directly related to this role or earned within a comparable public career service system. If selected, details about your credited leave time will be included in your offer.

This position is eligible for full city benefits, including:

• Health Insurance
• Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Paid vacation and personal leave
• Six to twelve weeks of paid parental leave from day 1 of employment
• Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)
• A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually
• Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services

Learn more about our benefits here: https://www.slc.gov/hr/benefits-and-wellness/ .

Key Responsibilities:

• Manages, plans, develops and implements community activities, including programs, events, staffing, scheduling, and budget administration.
• Responsible for fund-raising and publicity for programming events and activities; communicates philosophy, goals and results to external sources and community partners. May also research, write and submit applicable grant proposals to sustain long-term viability of community programs.
• Maintains, prepares and analyzes demographic data; conducts needs analysis, sets program goals and monitors/evaluates program effectiveness. Tracks program statistics and other business-related operations data.
• Prepares, issues and tracks compliance with programming partnership/artist’s agreements and serves as project contact for each agreement.Develops and maintains successful relationships between the site and city/ community program partners. Coordinates with various community-based groups, agencies, schools, committees and other organizations to plan and develop programs to benefit residents and maximize participation.
• Supervises staff, seasonal workers, and volunteers, including hiring, training, and performance evaluation. Initiates corrective and/or disciplinary action, as necessary.
• Responds to patron complaints and resolves problems.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in: Art, Education, Public Administration, or closely related field plus three years directly related work experience. A combination of education and work experience may be substituted one for the other on a year-for-year basis.
• Knowledge of budget and record keeping.
• Knowledge of marketing, advertising, and promoting programs and special events.
• Ability to effectively supervise and train subordinate personnel. Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of effective personnel supervision.
• Ability to research, write and monitor grants may be required depending on specific assigned program responsibilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, and build consensus with individuals of diverse backgrounds, with varied organizational needs and differing priorities.
• Ability to monitor measurable program performance goals, statistically analyze data and report results.
• Ability to use a personal computer and related programs including word processing and spreadsheet software.

Desired Skill:

• Bilingual.

Working Conditions:

• Moderate physical activity. Required to push, pull or lift medium weights.
• Exposure to stress as a result of human behavior.
• Work periods include evening and weekend hours.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a criminal background check in accordance with City policy and applicable law. Criminal offenses will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and do not automatically disqualify a candidate from City employment.

Position Type:

Full-time

Department:

Community and Neighborhoods

Full Time/Part Time:

Full time

Scheduled Hours:

40

Salt Lake City is a place where your skills and dedication directly contribute to the community. With a team serving over 200,000 residents, we take pride in delivering meaningful work—from maintaining infrastructure to shaping public programs—with integrity and professionalism.

We value experience, accountability, and results. Our organization recognizes talent and rewards contribution, offering employees opportunities to grow, lead, and make a lasting difference.

If you're driven by public service and want to help shape the future of our city, we’d love to work with you.

Salt Lake City offers a competitive and well-rounded benefits package designed to support your health, financial future, and professional growth. To learn more, visit our Benefits & Wellness (https://www.slc.gov/hr/benefits-and-wellness/) site.

Health & Wellness

• Medical insurance
• Dental, vision, life insurance
• HSA (with $1,000-$2,000 City contribution)
• Wellness clinic for employees & families
• Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Financial Perks

• Tuition reimbursement (up to $4,000/year)
• Retirement contributions (pension and/or 401(k))
• Discounted pet insurance, legal services, and more

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We know time away from work is essential for rest, personal needs, and family life. Salt Lake City offers generous paid leave to help you recharge and stay balanced. To learn more, visit our Benefits & Wellness (https://www.slc.gov/hr/benefits-and-wellness/paid-leave/) site.

• 12 vacation days to start
• 12 paid holidays + 1 personal holiday
• Up to 80 hours personal leave annually
• 6 - 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Bonus leave credit for eligible rehires & public sector transfers

The City is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Salt Lake City will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 801-535-7900.

Salt Lake City is proud to be a partner of the Utah Patriot Program, providing employment opportunities for Veterans, Military and spouses. We are also a proud National Service Partner.