COMMUNITY PROGRAMS MANAGER

$62,400 - $62,400/Yr

Project Eats - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

New York, NY

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations

About the position

The Community Programs Manager (CPM) at Project EATS is a pivotal role responsible for the successful execution and management of all community programs under the Our Well Being initiative. This position is integral to fostering relationships and expanding the reach of Project EATS' mission to create community-based food systems in urban areas with limited access to nutritious food. The CPM will report directly to the CEO and will oversee the Community team, ensuring that activities are designed to engage and build ongoing relationships with youth, families, and adults in targeted neighborhoods including Brownsville (Brooklyn), Belmont (Bronx), Essex (Lower East Side), and East Harlem (Manhattan). The primary goal of the CPM is to enhance community involvement, appreciation, and support for agriculture initiatives, plant-based meals, and the consumption of fresh, nutritious food. This role requires the CPM to actively develop strong ties with neighbors and community stakeholders, ensuring that the programs resonate with the community's needs and dynamics. The CPM will manage all community program activities, ensuring that they meet both quantitative and qualitative goals, achieving 100% compliance with commitments made to donors and partners. In addition to program management, the CPM will be responsible for staff development, hiring, training, and providing ongoing support to program staff and volunteers. The role also involves strict financial management, adhering to quarterly and annual budgets while striving to meet and exceed program goals. The CPM will work closely with the CEO to translate the vision for community engagement into actionable, mission-driven programming that leverages Project EATS' strengths and resources to create a visible positive impact in the communities served.

Responsibilities

• Manage all Project EATS community program activities, ensuring achievement of quantitative and qualitative annual goals and compliance with donor commitments.
• Develop and expand community programs to increase resident and stakeholder involvement in community-based agriculture and nutrition.
• Work closely with the CEO to translate the vision for community engagement into mission-driven programming.
• Enhance resident awareness and engagement in Project EATS through effective communication and interaction.
• Hire, train, and develop program staff and volunteers, ensuring compliance with program standards.
• Evaluate performance of programs and staff regularly, focusing on personal and professional development.
• Adhere to quarterly and annual program budgets, striving to meet and exceed financial goals.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in leading and managing programs or projects within communities.
• Experience working with various stakeholders and partners.
• Strong relationship-building skills and excitement for community engagement.
• Experience working towards KPIs and program metrics.
• Sound judgment, integrity, and skilled problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to effectively manage a team and delegate responsibilities.
• Self-motivated and disciplined with a bias towards action.
• Passion for continuous learning.

Benefits

• Employer paid medical insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Options for flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Employee-paid dental and vision insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• 10 paid holidays
• 10 paid vacation days
• 5 paid sick days