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Program Manager, Community Engagement

Vibrant Emotional Health
$73,000 - $92,400
401(k)
United States, New York, New York
50 Broadway (Show on map)
Oct 30, 2025
Position Title: Program Manager Department: Strategic Impact Reports to: AVP, Community Engagement Location: Hybrid-Flex Schedule: Monday - Friday, Saturdays as needed Salary: $73,000 - $92,400 Travel: Field work required in all NYC boroughs Formerly the Mental Health Association of New York City (MHA-NYC), Vibrant Emotional Health's groundbreaking solutions have delivered high quality services and support, when, where and how people need it for over 50 years. Through our state-of-the-art technology-enabled services, community wellness programs, and advocacy and education work, we are building a society in which emotional wellness can be a reality for everyone. Position Overview: Vibrant is seeking a Program Manager to oversee the Coordinated Child Service Initiative and community engagement efforts for Community Programs. This person will be a strong relationship manager with both the funder DOHMH, community leaders, community participants, and external partners. The Program Manager will have excellent administrative skills to coordinate and lead all program activity, as well as a strategic vision to ensure that outcomes from all community meetings are integrated into a thoughtful plan that can inform the NYC government youth mental health priorities. Additionally, this role will be essential is shaping ongoing outreach efforts that drives the impact, awareness and trust of all Vibrant's direct services programs. Duties/Responsibilities: Lead activities, coordination, moderation, and implementation of the Coordinated Children's Service Initiative (CCSI), including 5 Borough-Based Councils (BBCs) per month, one Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) meeting a month, and quarterly Citywide Oversight Committee (COC) meetings. Support Strategic Impact leadership in all aspects of pursuit and development of new community-based partnerships and alliances Support AVP of Community Engagement in due diligence activities and engagement with potential impact partners and consumers Manage Family Advocate and Youth Peer Advocate Support Strategic Impact leadership in all aspects of pursuit and development of new community-based partnerships Research, identify, and pursue new partnership opportunities Build and maintain partnership/resource database Provide administrative support for Vibrant's speaker's bureau and advocacy initiative Write monthly summaries of each Borough Based Council meeting that summarizes concerns, themes, and insight provided by community members Provide trends analysis and strategic advisory on a regular and annual basis for the funding partner and internal leadership Lead and coordinate with internal staff to implement regular trainings that meet the needs of community members and participants that inform support of youth mental health Conduct city-wide policy research and analysis Collaborate with Vibrant Program's staff, PPGA and Community Engagement leadership to design and support new and ongoing community advocacy, engagement and outreach activities Design outreach, advocacy and recruitment activities Support contract oversight and drive all administrative tracking, reimbursement, and distribution of materials, for deliverables Build a strong relationship with the funding partners to ensure grant deliverables are met, communication is strong, and all administrative needs are met Track and report status of partnerships within Community Engagement department Represent Vibrant in external meetings Other tasks as deemed appropriate for the role Required Skills/ Abilities: Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills Excellent oral and written communication skills Excellent organizational, planning and prioritization skills Strong negotiation skills Strong analytical, risk management and creative problem-solving skills Strong presentation skills RFP, proposal and grant writing experience Experience with budgeting processes Experience supervision and leading teams Familiarity with social services, behavioral health and health care landscape Entrepreneur mindset Personal alignment with Vibrant's Vision, Mission, and Core Values Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in behavioral health discipline, public administration, or public health 5+ years of experience in community case management, public policy, public health, or social services Experience working with youth and caregivers/parents Work flexible hours, as required Bilingual and bi-cultural candidates are encouraged to apply Physical and Sensory Requirements: Mostly sedentary work; using standard office equipment including: a computer, keyboard, and telephone Ability to work collaboratively with staff, residents, families, service providers, and others Ability to remain calm and composed under stress Ability to respond to telephones and other auditory stimulation Ability to evaluate/interpret information and make independent judgment/decisions Excellent comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, supplemental income insurance, pre-tax transit/parking, pre-tax FSA for medical and dependent care, and 401K available. 4 weeks' vacation, plum benefits, etc. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. Vibrant will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role. Vibrant Emotional Health is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, caregiver status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Please be aware that fictitious job openings, consulting engagements, solicitations, or employment offers may be circulated on the Internet in an attempt to obtain privileged information, or to induce you to pay a fee for services related to recruitment or training. Vibrant does NOT charge any application, processing, or training fee at any stage of the recruitment or hiring process. All genuine job openings will be posted on our careers page and all communications from the Vibrant recruiting team and/or hiring managers will be from an @vibrant.org email address.