Project Manager - Youth Employment

PROJECT MANAGER – YOUTH EMPLOYMENT Department of Family and Support Services Number of Positions: 1 Department of Family and Support Services – Youth Services Division Number of Positions: 1 Role Summary: As an essential member of the Youth Division- Youth Employment portfolio, the Project Manager is responsible for the planning, development, coordination, execution, and evaluation of youth employment programs, including One Summer Chicago, Chicago Youth Service Corps, and other initiatives. The Project Manager oversees the implementation of all program elements, including but not limited to, recruitment and onboarding, program activities and training, and key stakeholder communication and relationship management. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Provides leadership in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and quality work standards as it relates to services for youth and to ensure the effective administration of programs and services. Assists in the development and review of requests for proposals for youth services, and youth employment programming. Coordinates all aspects of data collection to support program management, oversight, and evaluation. Coordinates new and effective trainings for delegate agency and departmental staff involved in youth employment and community engagement Evaluates the ongoing effectiveness of youth community engagement programs and services, ensuring alignment with departmental, local, and federal requirements as well as community needs. Identifies and implements strategies to promote youth employment (e.g., marketing strategies, outreach campaigns, coordination with stakeholders, etc.). Directs the monitoring, compliance, and evaluation of delegate agencies responsible for the delivery of programs and services. Creates linkages and collaborative partnerships with stakeholders (e.g., sister agencies, community groups, private sector companies, etc.) to promote program continuity and the development of quality services and programs. Facilitates meetings with partners, stakeholders (e.g., sister agencies, community groups, private sector companies, etc.) to ensure that strategies and trends within the youth development arenas are being discussed and goals are being met. Represents the department at meetings, planning groups, and work groups to discuss policies, and programs, progress, and outcomes. Prepares various comprehensive management reports including programmatic, budgetary and performance reports. Provides inspired leadership, coaching, and supervision to a team of coordinators and interns Designs and integrates professional development plans and activities for Interns, city partners, and program coordinators Must be able to work a flexible schedule Possesses a passion for increasing the quality of life for Chicago’s young people Coordinate and implement large in-person youth events. Create, manage, and distribute weekly newsletter Create Pre & Post program surveys to evaluate program effectiveness

THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM CAREER SERVICE Qualifications Graduation from an accredited college or University with a Master’s degree in Public Administration, Policy, Social Work, Human Development, or a field of study directly related to the responsibilities of the position, plus five years of project management work experience of which three years are workforce development and/or case management experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience. NOTE: Applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, writing sample of no more than five (5) pages on a topic on addressing how youth program employment programs foster the career development of youth and what special considerations should be taken when designing programs for youth in large urban cities. All written materials must be attached at the time of application. Applicants that fail to attach the required documents will be considered to not have completed the application. Selection Criteria Only the candidates who submit all required documents be considered for in-person interviews. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected. ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ANY AND ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT. The City of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer City of Chicago Brandon Johnson, Mayor Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59p.m. CDT on 5/2/2024. No exceptions will be made. Job Posting: Apr 17, 2024, 2:32:40 PM | Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External: May 2, 2024, 11:59:00 PMBU: 00 | Salary: $101,436.00/Year Pay Basis: Yearly