Youth Workforce Initiatives Manager

Center for Justice Innovation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental coverage

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

FSA

Mental health support

401(k) plan

Job summary

The Center for Justice Innovation in Brooklyn, NY seeks a Community Initiatives Manager to lead the Level Up workforce development program serving youth aged 16–30. Reporting to the Director of Youth and Community Initiatives, you will oversee operations, manage staff, and ensure grant compliance while building partnerships with local agencies.

This role emphasizes outreach, curriculum development, data reporting, and collaboration with the Brooklyn District Attorney's Office, Probation, Family

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least 2-3 years of relevant experience required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Experience managing workforce development programs or projects in a nonprofit, government, or community-based organization setting.
• Experience working with underserved and underrepresented populations.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience required supervising, leading and developing dynamic work teams.
• Excellent communication, written, organizational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, social media platforms, and other relevant software applications.
• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary settings and maintain strong relationships with multiple agencies and organizations both onsite and in the community.

Responsibilities

• Oversee program operations of the YCI department, including Level Up and seasonal youth programs.
• Develop and execute strategic plans to achieve program goals.
• Review and assist in curricula and case management.
• Monitor program activities and performance metrics.
• Maintain records and grant compliance documentation.
• Submit regular monthly reports to the YCI Director.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Outreach

Grant compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Social media platforms

Job description

The Center for Justice Innovation in Brooklyn, NY seeks a Community Initiatives Manager to lead the Level Up workforce development program serving youth aged 16–30. Reporting to the Director of Youth and Community Initiatives, you will oversee operations, manage staff, and ensure grant compliance while building partnerships with local agencies.

This role emphasizes outreach, curriculum development, data reporting, and collaboration with the Brooklyn District Attorney's Office, Probation, Family