Program Manager -Community Schools

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

Job summary

Join a leading organization dedicated to transforming children's lives as a Program Manager for Community Schools. You will lead afterschool programs, ensuring they foster essential skills and community engagement. This role requires strong leadership, communication skills, and a commitment to youth development.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

403B

AFLAC Insurance

Pet Insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of youth development experience.
• Advancing Youth Development Certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Bilingual

Youth Development

Education

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Access

Job description

Job Description

Description:

Do you want a career that impacts the community? Do you have a desire to work somewhere that changes children’s lives?

Join Chicago Youth Centers as we serve over 3,000 children and families each year!

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

Supervisor Responsibilities:

Yes

Location:

Minnie Miñoso Academy at 3527 S. Wallace St and Phillip Randolph School at 7316 S. Hoyne Ave (Chicago, IL)

Schedule:

8:30a - 5:00p; Monday - Friday; schedule varies depending on program needs

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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree required; Bachelor’s Degree
• 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 the first opportunity)
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Bilingual abilities (English/Spanish) is a plus
• Computer expertise (MS Word, Excel, Access, etc.)
• Energetic and outgoing personality
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including some weekends to meet program needs, and support neighboring schools (Miñoso and Randolph)

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 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, citizenship, marital status, Veteran status, or other protected classes. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Additional activities and duties may be assigned as needed.