Program Manager for Expansion & Strategic Partnerships

AHRC New York City; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

AHRC New York City is seeking a Project Manager to lead the Partnership for Inclusive Internships program across New York State, coordinating with city, county, and state partners to expand internship opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The role focuses on program development, training design, technical assistance, stakeholder engagement, and data systems, with Westchester piloting and statewide replication.

Qualifications

• BA or BS degree or two-year degree with five years relevant experience; program design/curriculum development experience preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years working with people with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Westchester County pilot implementation of the PII Program and ensure fidelity to the model.
• Develop a comprehensive Training and Certification Program for service providers.
• Provide hands-on technical assistance and build capacity for inclusive internship development.
• Build and manage relationships with service providers, government agencies, and community partners.
• Support data management and performance tracking with AHRC NYC research team.

Skills

Project management

Education

BA or BS degree

Two-year degree with 5 years relevant experience

Job description

Company Description

AHRC New York City is a large, complex nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting neurodivergent children and adults (those with autism, down syndrome, cerebral palsy, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and other disabilities) through a broad spectrum of services , and a family governed organization that envisions a socially just world where the power of difference is embraced and reflected in all that we do. Generosity guides us as we honor our legacy and continuously grow through a culture of curiosity, creativity, and optimism and as we advocate for people with disabilities to lead full and equitable lives.

Job Description

AHRC NYC is seeking a Project Manager to oversee it's Partnership of Inclusive Internships program with City Government. AHRC NYCs Employment and Business Services team seeks to prepare people with intellectual and developmental disabilities for employment. The Partnership for Inclusive Internships (PII) is a public/private partnership between AHRC NYC and City government agencies to expand internship and work opportunities within the public sector. In collaboration with the PII Program Coordinator in NYC, the PII Program Coordinator in Westchester County, and the PII Program Coordinator for State Government in Albany, the Program Manager for Expansion & Strategic Partnerships will lead the initiative to grow the Partnership for Inclusive Internships across New York State.

Compensation Package

$55,000-$60.000 per year. In addition, this position comes with a generous and comprehensive Benefit package. See additional Benefit information below.

Schedule

Monday - Friday 9am-5pm

Essential Responsibilities

The Program Manager for Expansion & Strategic Partnerships will have the following responsibilities.

Westchester County Implementation

Oversee pilot implementation of the PII Program in Westchester County, ensuring fidelity to the PII modelMonitor program performance, identify challenges, and iterate on program designDocument best practices and lessons learned to inform broader replication

Program Development & Training Design

Implement a comprehensive Partnership for Inclusive Internships (PII) Training and Certification Program for service providers, including pilot partners such as The Arc of WestchesterDevelop structured training curricula, certification benchmarks, and evaluation tools to ensure consistency and quality across providersContinuously refine training content based on pilot outcomes, participant feedback, and workforce trends

Technical Assistance & Capacity Building

Provide hands-on, on-the-ground mentoring to provider agencies through a dedicated PII Trainer modelDevelop and standardize technical assistance protocols to support agencies in adopting and sustaining the PII modelBuild provider capacity in inclusive internship development, employer engagement, and participant support strategies by working closely with provider partners

Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement

Build and manage relationships with service providers, government agencies, and community partners for all PII Programs state-wideFacilitate cross-agency collaboration to support program adoption and expansionServe as a key liaison between pilot sites, implementation partners, and leadership

Data Systems & Program Infrastructure

Support in the implementation of a data management platform to:Track participant progress and outcomesSupport service coordination across agenciesEnable real-time resource sharing and communicationEstablish data collection, reporting, and performance measurement systems to drive continuous improvement, in collaboration with the AHRC NYC research team

Qualifications

At least a BA or BS degree and relevant experience; or a two-year degree and five years relevant experienceA minimum of 3 years working with people with disabilitiesExperience with program design or curriculum development, requiredAbility to communicate effectivelyComforta