Under general direction, with wide latitude for independent initiative and judgement, the selected candidate will perform very responsible work in the supervision, planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring, and/or evaluation of community development programs.

Examples of typical tasks include the following:

1. Plan, implement, coordinate, monitor and/or evaluate programs providing important community services.
2. Perform difficult work in the preparation of planning documents required for funding.
3. Prepare evaluation reports, perform analyses, and review program plans, funding, and performance.
4. Make recommendations on policies and procedures.
5. Provide authoritative interpretation of complex problems.
6. Provide technical assistance and training to subordinate staff in techniques of program implementation and management.
7. May act directly as the long-term manager of a specific community development program.

Additional Information

1. NYCHA employees applying for transfer, promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).
2. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.
3. NYCHA provides benefits that include a choice of medical coverage plans, deferred compensation plans and a defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS).

Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position.

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1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

NYCHA has no residency requirements.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.