Program Manager

Description:

The Education and Youth Development Manager will serve as lead facilitator and curriculum developer for the Civic Engagement and Horticulture learning pathways, designing progressive, engaging, hands-on learning experiences that support Fellows at different stages of the three-year program. The Manager will ensure youth-centered, culturally responsive, and equity-centered programming that supports Fellows' learning, leadership development, career exploration, and individual growth.They will also support the evaluation and impact of the Fellows Program as well as summer employment opportunities including internal and external residencies and Fellow-led park tours. The Manager will use evaluation, participant feedback, and emerging best practices in youth development and experiential education to continuously strengthen program quality and outcomes.This position will report to the Director of Education and work closely with the Youth and Career Development Program Manager and Coordinator to ensure a cohesive Fellows experience, while partnering across High Line departments to support interdisciplinary learning and career development. The Education and Youth Development Manager is a full-time, year-round exempt position. 
Responsibilities Program Administration 
Support the management and administration of the High Line's Fellows Program, including hiring, payroll, scheduling, attendance and budget management  
Support the Fellows Program's three-year differentiated model, advancing progressive learning, skill development, and leadership opportunities
Develop internal and external mentorship and career development opportunities 
Ensure compliance with funding requirements as related to Fellows and support grant reporting, as needed 
Develop and maintain systems and evaluation metrics to measure program outcomes, impact, and continuous improvement
Manage outreach, recruitment, attendance and supervision of Fellows and engagement with Fellows alumni
Partner across Education to strengthen content connections and curriculum coordination
Youth Development and Departmental Advancement 
Lead the design, development, and facilitation of the Civic Engagement and Horticulture learning pathways in partnership with High Line Education colleagues and external partners
Develop culturally sustaining, interdisciplinary curriculum, the three-year Fellows model, progressing from foundational learning to application and leadership  
Create an inclusive and empowering learning environment that supports Fellows' academic, career, and personal development through skill-building, mentorship, and career exposure
Support Fellows alumni engagement and expand mentorship, summer residency, and employment opportunities
Plan and execute the Fellows Program's annual culminating event and other key learning experiences.
Collaborate with the High Line's Horticulture team and outside Horticulture, public space, and urban ecology experts to incorporate experiential learning opportunities for the High Line Fellows program.
Collaborate internally on High Line Education and Program team initiatives.
Collaborate with City Council and  external partners on Participatory Budgeting, People's Money, and other civic engagement initiatives 
Partnerships & Collaboration 
Establish and cultivate mission-aligned partnerships across community, educational, cultural, green-space, and industry organizations to expand career exploration, mentorship, residency, internship, and professional development opportunities for Fellows and alumni 
Strengthen connections with the NYC youth development community through Fellows and alumni engagement, conferences, partnerships, and resource sharing
Partner across High Line departments to connect Fellows with staff expertise, organizational work, and meaningful career pathways. 

Requirements

Required Experience
4+ years' experience working with high school-aged young people in an education and/or youth development, including experience designing and facilitating engaging learning experiences.
3+ years' supervisory experience,including hiring and/or supervising high school-aged staff in accordance with youth labor laws. Experience in facilitating learning sessions for youth exploring the content areas of urban ecology, civic engagement, leadership, financial empowerment, career development, identity, and related topics. 
Experience facilitating learning sessions with young people utilizing experiential learning practices
Experience and interest in with horticulture and civic engagement, green spaces, and/or non-traditional education 
Demonstrated commitment to creating inclusive learning environments that promote agency, leadership, belonging, and self-actualization among young people from diverse backgrounds
Strong interpersonal skills, communication, organizational, and project-management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and work both independently and collaboratively 
Proficiency with Google Suite and comfort learning and using technology to support program administration
Enthusiasm for the High Line's mission and for youth development, civic engagement, arts & culture, and horticulture & sustainability
Willing to complete required safety screenings and certifications for working with NYC youth
Preferred Experience
Experience in curriculum development, program design, and/or designing multi-year learning experiences.
Experience facilitating with culturally sustainable education practices, inquiry-based learning, experiential learning, Social and Emotional Learning, and/or other pedagogical models
Experience with horticulture, urban ecology, and/or participatory budgeting a plus
Experience with career-connected learning, workforce development, internships, mentorship, or youth employment programs.
Degree or certificate in Youth Development, Education, or a related field; program/case management experience is a plus
Multilingual and/or experience developing youth-focused digital or social media communications.
Abilities
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment and engage Fellows as active partners in their learning and development.
Comfort working outdoors in varying weather conditions, standing for extended periods, and performing physical work, including lifting up to 40 pounds.
Creative, collaborative, and adaptable approach, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced team environment.
Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.