City of New York · 19 hours ago
Program Innovation & Resource Development Specialist
Manhattan, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$63K/yr - $98K/yr
2+ years expThe City of New York is committed to alleviating poverty and providing opportunities for its communities. The Program Innovation & Resource Development Specialist will lead the planning, coordination, and execution of citywide initiatives that enhance youth services, working closely with various stakeholders to ensure effective implementation and support for community-based organizations.
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Responsibilities
Lead the strategic planning, coordination, and implementation of new DYCD initiatives, including development of action plans with timelines, milestones, deliverables, and responsibilities
Translate citywide priorities into clear operational steps and guidance for Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) and DYCD staff
Coordinate with internal divisions and external partners to ensure aligned implementation
Create provider-facing resources such as implementation guides, FAQs, communication plans, and training materials
Support CBOs in planning and implementing curricula, as well as coordinating special events, field trips, employer worksite visits, family engagement events, and community career days
Support provider readiness through targeted technical assistance, office hours, listening sessions, and rollout support
Develop user-friendly program materials including lesson templates, family engagement guides, event planning toolkits, and visual resource sheets
Create digital and print content to support Literacy, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), career readiness, youth with varying support needs, and youth engagement initiatives
Monitor initiative progress, collect and synthesize field feedback, and provide regular reports to leadership on status, challenges, and recommendations for improvement
Assist in the implementation of special initiatives, including professional development activities, program site visits, and operational improvements
Conduct site visits as needed to provide on-site support
Organize implementation workgroups to address operational challenges and exchange best practices for quality program delivery
Track trends, produce reports, and provide recommendations to improve quality across the DYCD portfolio, while using data and feedback to inform program improvements and decision-making
Qualification
Required
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above
High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above
Education and/or experience which is equivalent to '1' or '2' above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in '1' above
Preferred
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above or
High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above or
Education and/or experience which is equivalent to '1' or '2' above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in '1' above
Company
City of New York
City of New York, often called as New York City, is the most populous city in United States.
10001+ employees
Funding
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Carl G Esposito
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