CYOC Program Manager

Position Summary
The CYOC Program Manager will lead the implementation of the Community Youth
Opportunity Collaborative (CYOC), serving as the primary convener and coordinator of a
network of youth-serving organizations, caring adults, and community stakeholders in
Greater Grand Crossing.
This role is responsible for growing and managing the youth-serving network, coordinating
quarterly convenings and network activities, overseeing youth leadership engagement, and
ensuring compliance with all data and fiscal reporting requirements. The Program Manager
will work cross-functionally with GCYC leadership, program staff, and partners to strengthen
coordination, increase access to opportunities, and improve outcomes for youth.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Network Leadership & Coordination

• Lead efforts to recruit, engage, and retain a network of 30+ youth-serving organizations and stakeholders
• Plan and facilitate quarterly convenings and at least three annual network activities
• Utilize structured facilitation tools (e.g., collective consent agenda, working groups) to drive shared planning and accountability
• Increase connections, collaboration, and referrals among network members
• Represent GCYC as a convener with community partners, city agencies (e.g., CPS, Park District), and stakeholders

Youth Leadership Development

• Oversee and facilitate a Youth Leadership Committee (up to 12 youth leaders annually)
• Support youth in co-designing projects, engagement strategies, and community based activities
• Ensure youth voice is incorporated into convenings, planning processes, and network
• priorities
• Provide mentorship and leadership development opportunities for youth participants

Program Implementation & Activities

• Coordinate network-level events and activities that engage at least 100 youth annually
• Support joint programming, outreach efforts, and collaborative initiatives across partners
• Align activities to CYOC goals: increasing participation, expanding access to programs, and strengthening connections to caring adults

Data, Evaluation & Compliance

• Ensure timely and accurate data entry into internal systems (Salesforce, SharePoint)
• Track participation, partner engagement, referrals, and network growth
• Support network analysis activities (baseline and end-of-year)
• Collaborate with the Database & Compliance Administrator, Grants Manager, and Grants Accountant to ensure compliance with all reporting requirements
• Utilize data to inform continuous improvement and strengthen network performance

Organizational Leadership & Collaboration

• Work cross-functionally with GCYC staff to align CYOC with broader youth programming and community initiatives
• Participate in organizational planning, staff meetings, and professional development
• Contribute to a culture aligned with GCYC values: Youth Power, Equity and Inclusion, Community Commitment, and Innovation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 2–4 years of experience in community engagement, youth development, or program management
• Demonstrated experience in coalition-building, stakeholder engagement, or facilitation
• Experience working with youth and communities impacted by systemic inequities
• Familiarity with data tracking systems and grant compliance requirements preferred

Core Competencies

• Strong facilitation, relationship-building, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and stakeholders
• Experience leading collaborative processes and driving collective action
• Culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and equity-centered approach
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with data systems and standard office technologies

Physical Work Requirements & Environment

Work is primarily based at GCYC with regular community engagement, meetings, and events.
The role requires flexibility to support evening and weekend activities as needed.