Program Manager — Active Design & Community Health

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Loan forgiveness program

Health insurance

Work from home policy

Job summary

City of New York’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention, seeks a Program Manager to oversee place-based health initiatives in schools and neighborhoods. You will coordinate budgets, partnerships, and evaluations to advance Active Design goals across NYC communities.

Join a mission-driven team focused on reducing chronic disease through evidence-based planning, community engagement, and cross-agency collaboration with public health and design professionals.

Qualifications

• Three years of full-time experience in program management, community-based programming, public health, government, or a related field.
• Knowledge of chronic disease prevention, physical activity, the built environment, and/or Active Design.
• Excellent oral, written, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities, work collaboratively across disciplines, and build effective relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong project management and coordination skills, including the ability to work effectively with government agencies, community organizations, consultants, academic partners, and other external stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel throughout NYC

Responsibilities

• Oversee and implement place-based program projects that advance the goals of the Active Design Unit and BCDP, in close collaboration with community-based organizations, government agencies, consultants, and other external partners.
• In collaboration with unit Director, manage and oversee programmatic budgets, contracts, and procurement.
• Manage strategic relationships with peer city agencies, community organizations, academic institutions, and other external partners to share information, coordinate activities, and collaborate on projects that support and inform the work of the Active Design Unit.
• Support community engagement and partner coordination throughout program planning and implementation, including activities that incorporate community perspectives and lived experience into Active Design projects.
• Prepare program updates, grant proposals, funder progress reports, and other written materials to communicate program activities, accomplishments, and outcomes.
• Supervise and manage staff and other team members as assigned, providing guidance, setting priorities, and overseeing work assignments.
• Conduct research and review public health and built environment literature to inform the design and implementation of evidence-informed initiatives that leverage urban planning, architecture, and design strategies to promote healthy behaviors and improve health outcomes.
• Coordinate with Bureau and agency colleagues and external city agency and private partners to plan and implement research and evaluation activities in support of Active Design programs and strategic initiatives.
• Support the development and implementation of data collection and evaluation protocols to document program implementation, participation, utilization, and outcomes, and contribute to analyses, reports, presentations, and peer-reviewed publications.
• Monitor and synthesize emerging research, best practices, and public policy developments related to the built environment, physical activity, mental health, social connection, and other health outcomes, particularly in school and neighborhood settings.
• Plan and coordinate meetings and events, including developing event logistics, preparing presentations and other materials, and communicating program information to key audiences.
• Contribute to the development of reports, publications, presentations, and other knowledge-sharing materials that communicate best practices and practical strategies for integrating Active Design into school and neighborhood settings.
• Perform additional duties as needed.

Skills

Program management

Public health

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Policy analysis

Community partnerships

Job description

City of New York’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention, seeks a Program Manager to oversee place-based health initiatives in schools and neighborhoods. You will coordinate budgets, partnerships, and evaluations to advance Active Design goals across NYC communities.

Join a mission-driven team focused on reducing chronic disease through evidence-based planning, community engagement, and cross-agency collaboration with public health and design professionals.