Senior Community Program Manager

Position Title:

Senior Community Program Manager

Job Description:

We are looking for a Senior Community Programs Manager to support our Youth and Family YouthCity Employment High School Program.

About the Position:

This role is responsible for providing career development programming to support youth participants’ long term success, as well as identifying and securing meaningful employment opportunities for them. The position also collaborates closely with school districts, City departments, and other community partners to strengthen pathways to youth employment. The role also includes building and maintaining partnerships with colleges, universities, and local businesses.

The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, strategic thinking, and a commitment to equity and community engagement. Join us in making a lasting difference in the lives of Salt Lake City residents.

About the Team:

This new high school program is exciting, and you will be working with high school students.  There is 1 Director, 1 Associate Director, 1 Senior Program Manager.

Position Salary Range:

E26 - $60,941/yr. to $83,111/yr.

The established market rate for this position is $83,111/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/.

Relevant Experience Counts Toward Your Leave!

Salt Lake City values the professional experience you bring. Eligible new hires in full-time, benefit-eligible non-represented positions may receive leave accrual credit for prior full-time, benefit-eligible work that is directly related to this role or earned within a comparable public career service system. If selected, details about your credited leave time will be included in your offer.

IMPORTANT: Early application submittal is encouraged. This position will remain open until filled and may close at any time without notice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develops, implements, manages, and directs the operations of all (or specified) community programs and program related activities, including events, staffing, scheduling, and budget administration for multiple sites.

• Networks effectively with a variety of organizations including government agencies, schools, social service agencies, courts/probations/corrections, grass root organizations, and so forth to develop partnerships to foster strong community ties and grow engagement in youth and family efforts.

• Responsible for 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.

• Provides family support, school support, and evidence-based programming and services to youth and families involved in any Salt Lake City Police Department community-based programming, including if needed specific case management.

• Manage crisis and provide services in prevention and intervention collaboratively with Salt Lake County and Salt Lake City partners and organizations (i.e., Salt Lake City Police Department Social Workers, Vict