Community Programs Manager

Position Title:

Community Programs Manager

Job Description:

We are looking for a Community Programs Manager to support YouthCity Government, YouthCity Employment, and the My Brothers Keeper programs. This position will be a combination of direct service for High School students and policy work for Salt Lake City youth.

IMPORTANT: Early application submittal is encouraged. This position will close on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. (MST).

Position Salary Range:

E24 - $55,269/yr. - $75,376/yr.

The established market rate for this position is $75,376/yr.

This position is eligible for full city benefits, including: 

• Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city) 

• Dental, Vision and Life Insurance 

• Paid vacation and personal leave 

• Six to twelve weeks of paid parental leave from day 1 of employment 

• Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k) 

• A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) 

• Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually 

• Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services 

Learn more about our benefits here: https://www.slc.gov/hr/benefits-and-wellness/.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manages, plans, develops and implements community activities, including programs, events, staffing, scheduling, and budget administration.

• Responsible for fund-raising and publicity for programming events and activities; communicates philosophy, goals and results to external sources and community partners. May also research, write and submit applicable grant proposals to sustain long-term viability of community programs.

• Maintains, prepares and analyzes demographic data; conducts needs analysis, sets program goals and monitors/evaluates program effectiveness. Tracks program statistics and other business-related operations data.

• Prepares, issues and tracks compliance with programming partnership/artist’s agreements and serves as project contact for each agreement.
  Develops and maintains successful relationships between the site and city/ community program partners.  Coordinates with various community-based groups, agencies, schools, committees and other organizations to plan and develop programs to benefit residents and maximize participation. 

• Supervises staff, seasonal workers, and volunteers, including hiring, training, and performance evaluation. Initiates corrective and/or disciplinary action, as necessary.

• Responds to patron complaints and resolves problems.

• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in: Art, Education, Public Administration, or closely related field plus three years directly related work experience. A combination of education and work experience may be substituted one for the other on a year-for-year basis.

• Must be 21 years of age or older and possess a valid state driver’s license or Utah driving privilege card.

• Knowledge of budget and record keeping.

• Knowledge of marketing, advertising, and promoting programs and special events.

• Ability to effectively supervise and train subordinate personnel.  Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of effective personnel supervision.

• Ability to research, write and monitor grants may be required depending on specific assigned program responsibilities.

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, and build consensus with individuals of diverse backgrounds, with varied organizational needs and differing priorities.

• Ability to monitor measurable program performance goals, statistically analyze data and report results.

• Ability to use a personal computer and related programs including word processing and spreadsheet software.

Desired Qualification:

• Bilingual.

Working Conditions:

• Moderate physical activity.  Required to push, pull or lift medium weights.

• Exposure to stress as a result of human behavior.

• Work periods include evening and weekend hours.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills requir