Program Manager

Chicago Public Schools; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Program Manager to lead community school initiatives. This role involves planning and overseeing afterschool programs aimed at fostering essential 21st-century skills and social-emotional growth among youth. You'll engage with students, families, and community stakeholders to ensure programs meet their needs while providing leadership and mentorship to staff. If you're enthusiastic about youth development and community engagement, this is your chance to make a real impact in the lives of young people through innovative programming. Join a team committed to empowering the next generation!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

403B Plan

Pet Insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of youth development experience, preferably in a community-based setting.
• Strong communication skills and energetic personality required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee afterschool programming focusing on 21st-century skills.
• Cultivate relationships with school leadership and community partners.

Skills

Youth Development

Communication Skills

Leadership

Community Engagement

Program Coordination

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Database Management Systems

Job description

Title: Program Manager - Community Schools

Company: Chicago Youth Centers (CYC)

Website: chicagoyouthcenters.org

Compensation: $45,000 – $50,000

Classification: Full Time; Exempt

Reports to: Director of Community Schools

Purpose: The Program Manager is responsible for planning, implementing, and overseeing school-based afterschool programming that focuses on teaching 21st-century skills and fostering social-emotional growth.

Responsibilities:

• Leadership and Oversight: Provide leadership and oversight for the 21st AVE sites, ensuring that all activities align with the program’s goals of fostering 21st-century skills and social-emotional development.
• Program Coordination: Lead the planning, implementation, evaluation, and documentation of afterschool programming. Mentor and train program staff and volunteers to deliver high-quality, student-centered activities that integrate seamlessly with the school environment.
• Partnership Development: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with school leadership, teachers, and community partners. Develop collaborative agreements to support the delivery of comprehensive afterschool programming.
• Community Engagement: Represent CYC in community group and partner meetings to enhance program visibility, facilitate communication, and promote collaboration. Engage with students, families, and community stakeholders to ensure programming meets the needs of the school community.
• Compliance and Reporting: Oversee the local management of assigned contracts and grants, ensuring compliance with all standards, policies, and procedures. Maintain accurate and up-to-date database records and reporting systems in accordance with agency standards.
• Family Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with parents and families, providing opportunities for involvement in afterschool programs. Develop and implement family engagement activities and ensure consistent communication with the families of CYC youth.
• Program Development: Design, train, and model experiential, project-based lesson plans that develop key skills in communication, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking. Prepare youth for key transitions and ensure that programming is aligned with the needs and goals of the school community.
• Additional Responsibilities: Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Community Schools to support the successful implementation and growth of the 21st AVE program.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Minimum of five (5) years of youth development and related experience, preferably in a community-based setting with two (2) years of demonstrated competence and leadership in the field of youth development
• Desire and plan to meet the required educational qualifications set forth by funding sources
• Advancing Youth Development Certificate, Youth Worker Certification Levels I and II (may acquire at first opportunity)
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Energetic and outgoing personality.
• Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule, including some weekends to meet program needs.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, 403B, AFLAC (Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurances), Pet Insurance

Chicago Youth Centers is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. Chicago Youth Centers will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Salary Description: $45,000 - $50,000

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Function: Project Management and Information Technology

Industries: Education Administration Programs