{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"ef6bb0e7ea72a09e41dea6df","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ef6bb0e7ea72a09e41dea6df","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ef6bb0e7ea72a09e41dea6df","title":"CYOC Program Manager","description":"Position Summary\nThe CYOC Program Manager will lead the implementation of the Community Youth\nOpportunity Collaborative (CYOC), serving as the primary convener and coordinator of a\nnetwork of youth-serving organizations, caring adults, and community stakeholders in\nGreater Grand Crossing.\nThis role is responsible for growing and managing the youth-serving network, coordinating\nquarterly convenings and network activities, overseeing youth leadership engagement, and\nensuring compliance with all data and fiscal reporting requirements. The Program Manager\nwill work cross-functionally with GCYC leadership, program staff, and partners to strengthen\ncoordination, increase access to opportunities, and improve outcomes for youth.\n\nEssential Functions and Responsibilities\n\nNetwork Leadership & Coordination\nLead efforts to recruit, engage, and retain a network of 30+ youth-serving organizations and stakeholders\nPlan and facilitate quarterly convenings and at least three annual network activities\nUtilize structured facilitation tools (e.g., collective consent agenda, working groups) to drive shared planning and accountability\nIncrease connections, collaboration, and referrals among network members\nRepresent GCYC as a convener with community partners, city agencies (e.g., CPS, Park District), and stakeholders\nYouth Leadership Development\nOversee and facilitate a Youth Leadership Committee (up to 12 youth leaders annually)\nSupport youth in co-designing projects, engagement strategies, and community based activities\nEnsure youth voice is incorporated into convenings, planning processes, and network\npriorities\nProvide mentorship and leadership development opportunities for youth participants\n\nProgram Implementation & Activities\nCoordinate network-level events and activities that engage at least 100 youth annually\nSupport joint programming, outreach efforts, and collaborative initiatives across partners\nAlign activities to CYOC goals: increasing participation, expanding access to programs, and strengthening connections to caring adults\n\nData, Evaluation & Compliance\nEnsure timely and accurate data entry into internal systems (Salesforce, SharePoint)\nTrack participation, partner engagement, referrals, and network growth\nSupport network analysis activities (baseline and end-of-year)\nCollaborate with the Database & Compliance Administrator, Grants Manager, and Grants Accountant to ensure compliance with all reporting requirements\nUtilize data to inform continuous improvement and strengthen network performance\nOrganizational Leadership & Collaboration\nWork cross-functionally with GCYC staff to align CYOC with broader youth programming and community initiatives\nParticipate in organizational planning, staff meetings, and professional development\nContribute to a culture aligned with GCYC values: Youth Power, Equity and Inclusion, Community Commitment, and Innovation\nQualifications\nBachelor’s degree preferred\n2–4 years of experience in community engagement, youth development, or program management\nDemonstrated experience in coalition-building, stakeholder engagement, or facilitation\nExperience working with youth and communities impacted by systemic inequities\nFamiliarity with data tracking systems and grant compliance requirements preferred\n\nCore Competencies\nStrong facilitation, relationship-building, and communication skills\nAbility to manage multiple projects, timelines, and stakeholders\nExperience leading collaborative processes and driving collective action\nCulturally responsive, trauma-informed, and equity-centered approach\nStrong organizational and problem-solving skills\nProficiency with data systems and standard office technologies\n\nPhysical Work Requirements & Environment\n\nWork is primarily based at GCYC with regular community engagement, meetings, and events.\nThe role requires flexibility to support evening and weekend activities as needed.","company":"Garycomeryouthcenter","rawCompany":"garycomeryouthcenter","city":"Chicago","state":"IL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-11T15:41:19.875Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-9151.00","title":"Social and Community Service Managers","slug":"social-and-community-service-managers"},{"code":"21-1099.00","title":"Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other","slug":"community-and-social-service-specialists-all-other"},{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"}],"industries":[{"code":"624110","title":"Child and Youth Services","slug":"child-and-youth-services"},{"code":"813410","title":"Civic and Social Organizations","slug":"civic-and-social-organizations"},{"code":"813319","title":"Other Social Advocacy Organizations","slug":"other-social-advocacy-organizations"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"CYOC Program Manager","description":"Position Summary\nThe CYOC Program Manager will lead the implementation of the Community Youth\nOpportunity Collaborative (CYOC), serving as the primary convener and coordinator of a\nnetwork of youth-serving organizations, caring adults, and community stakeholders in\nGreater Grand Crossing.\nThis role is responsible for growing and managing the youth-serving network, coordinating\nquarterly convenings and network activities, overseeing youth leadership engagement, and\nensuring compliance with all data and fiscal reporting requirements. The Program Manager\nwill work cross-functionally with GCYC leadership, program staff, and partners to strengthen\ncoordination, increase access to opportunities, and improve outcomes for youth.\n\nEssential Functions and Responsibilities\n\nNetwork Leadership & Coordination\nLead efforts to recruit, engage, and retain a network of 30+ youth-serving organizations and stakeholders\nPlan and facilitate quarterly convenings and at least three annual network activities\nUtilize structured facilitation tools (e.g., collective consent agenda, working groups) to drive shared planning and accountability\nIncrease connections, collaboration, and referrals among network members\nRepresent GCYC as a convener with community partners, city agencies (e.g., CPS, Park District), and stakeholders\nYouth Leadership Development\nOversee and facilitate a Youth Leadership Committee (up to 12 youth leaders annually)\nSupport youth in co-designing projects, engagement strategies, and community based activities\nEnsure youth voice is incorporated into convenings, planning processes, and network\npriorities\nProvide mentorship and leadership development opportunities for youth participants\n\nProgram Implementation & Activities\nCoordinate network-level events and activities that engage at least 100 youth annually\nSupport joint programming, outreach efforts, and collaborative initiatives across partners\nAlign activities to CYOC goals: increasing participation, expanding access to programs, and strengthening connections to caring adults\n\nData, Evaluation & Compliance\nEnsure timely and accurate data entry into internal systems (Salesforce, SharePoint)\nTrack participation, partner engagement, referrals, and network growth\nSupport network analysis activities (baseline and end-of-year)\nCollaborate with the Database & Compliance Administrator, Grants Manager, and Grants Accountant to ensure compliance with all reporting requirements\nUtilize data to inform continuous improvement and strengthen network performance\nOrganizational Leadership & Collaboration\nWork cross-functionally with GCYC staff to align CYOC with broader youth programming and community initiatives\nParticipate in organizational planning, staff meetings, and professional development\nContribute to a culture aligned with GCYC values: Youth Power, Equity and Inclusion, Community Commitment, and Innovation\nQualifications\nBachelor’s degree preferred\n2–4 years of experience in community engagement, youth development, or program management\nDemonstrated experience in coalition-building, stakeholder engagement, or facilitation\nExperience working with youth and communities impacted by systemic inequities\nFamiliarity with data tracking systems and grant compliance requirements preferred\n\nCore Competencies\nStrong facilitation, relationship-building, and communication skills\nAbility to manage multiple projects, timelines, and stakeholders\nExperience leading collaborative processes and driving collective action\nCulturally responsive, trauma-informed, and equity-centered approach\nStrong organizational and problem-solving skills\nProficiency with data systems and standard office technologies\n\nPhysical Work Requirements & Environment\n\nWork is primarily based at GCYC with regular community engagement, meetings, and events.\nThe role requires flexibility to support evening and weekend activities as needed.","datePosted":"2026-08-11T15:41:19.875Z","dateModified":"2026-08-11T15:41:19.875Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Garycomeryouthcenter","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Chicago","addressRegion":"IL","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"ef6bb0e7ea72a09e41dea6df"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ef6bb0e7ea72a09e41dea6df"}}