Program Manager (Special Projects)

• Community Relations
  • Build and nurture partnerships: Cultivate strong relationships with community organizations, nonprofits, local leaders, media outlets, and key stakeholders to amplify CYC’s mission and visibility.
  • Represent the organization: Attend and actively participate in community events, coalitions, and meetings to build presence and identify collaboration opportunities.
  • Lead outreach initiatives: Plan and implement community engagement programs and campaigns that align with CYC’s mission and strategic goals.
  • Advocate for the mission: Serve as a visible and passionate advocate to foster awareness, support, and goodwill in the community.

• Event Management
  • Support event planning: Assist in coordinating fundraising galas, outreach events, donor appreciation gatherings, and other initiatives that drive engagement and revenue.
  • Manage logistics: Oversee timelines, venues, vendors, and on-site operations to ensure smooth and effective event execution.
  • Collaborate on promotion: Partner with the communications team to develop and implement marketing strategies that maximize participation and impact.
  • Ensure mission alignment: Design and deliver events that reflect and advance CYC’s core values and strategic priorities.
  • Evaluate and improve: Gather feedback, analyze performance metrics, and document lessons learned to continuously strengthen event planning and delivery.

• Development
  • Steward donor relationships: Maintain and grow relationships with individual donors, corporate sponsors, and foundations through personalized communication and recognition.
  • Support grant development: Assist in researching, drafting, and submitting grant proposals in collaboration with the development team.
  • Execute giving campaigns: Plan and manage annual fundraising efforts, including direct mail, online giving, and peer-to-peer initiatives.
  • Secure sponsorships: Identify and solicit sponsors for programs and events, ensuring deliverables are met and partnerships are nurtured.
  • Maintain development records: Keep accurate and up-to-date records of donors, sponsors, and prospects in the donor CRM system.
  • Report on progress: Provide timely updates and reports to leadership and board members on fundraising performance and donor engagement.

• Project Management
  • Coordinate and execute projects: Design, implement, and evaluate special projects aligned with CYC’s strategic goals and priorities.
  • Develop project plans: Create detailed timelines, budgets, and success metrics to guide project implementation.
  • Collaborate across teams: Work closely with internal departments and external partners to ensure alignment and accountability.

• Program Development and Innovation
  • Research and assess needs: Identify community trends and service gaps through research and stakeholder engagement.
  • Pilot and refine programs: Design and test new or enhanced service models to better serve emerging or underserved populations.
  • Evaluate impact: Analyze outcomes and apply learnings to improve program effectiveness and scalability.

• Staff Supervision and Development
  • Supervise and mentor staff: Provide oversight, coaching, and support to project staff, interns, and volunteers.
  • Align and empower teams: Ensure team members understand objectives and are equipped to deliver high-quality, mission-aligned work.

• Grants and Compliance
  • Support funding efforts: Assist with proposal writing, reporting, and compliance related to grants and contracts.
  • Track outcomes and budgets: Monitor project deliverables, expenditures, and metrics to meet funder and organizational standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, education, public administration, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in program management, nonprofit services, or community-based initiatives.
• Strong project management skills with a track record of implementing cross-functional initiatives.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse communities, especially immigrant,
• low-income, and underserved youth and families.
• Experience in data collection, reporting, and program evaluation.
• Familiarity with San Francisco’s community landscape and youth development models preferred.
• Bilingual or multilingual skills a plus (especially Cantonese, Mandarin, or Spanish).
• Ability to work occasional evenings or weekends as needed for special projects or events.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Commitment to our organization's mission, with a passion for developing both our staff and our programs to create lasting positive impact in our community.

Salary : $75,000 - $82,000