THIS IS A TEMPORARY, ONE-YEAR GRANT-FUNDED POSITION (July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026).

The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) is committed to increasing opportunities for low- and moderate-income New Yorkers by providing safe, affordable housing and facilitating access to social and community services. NYCHA’s Department of Resident Health Initiatives (RHI) builds health and advances health equity through innovation and cross-system collaboration that connects residents to preventive health resources, helps create healthier environments, and builds capacity for resident leadership in health. The Department’s portfolio of work includes Farms and Gardens, Healthy Start @ NYCHA, NYCHA Health Corps, community health worker partnerships, Smoke-Free NYCHA, and strategic public health collaboration with the NYC Health Department and other partners.

Resident Health Initiatives seeks a dynamic Partnership Manager to lead work at the intersection of public housing and community mental health. Reporting to and under the general direction of the Director of Resident Health Initiatives, the Partnership Manager will implement a series of interventions guided by recommendations of the NYCHA Mental Health Task Force, a collaborative that works to harness the collective strengths and resources of NYCHA residents and other partners to build sustainable approaches that improve community mental health and enhance personal well-being. The Partnership Manager will lead work in support of three strategic priorities (education and awareness, community wellness, and crisis prevention and response) and build towards a vision of thriving NYCHA communities with equitable access to mental health and well-being support that decrease stigma and nurture health, opportunity, and empowerment.

Duties of the Community Mental Health Partnership Manager include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Facilitate the NYCHA Mental Health Task Force. Convene quarterly Task Force meetings and manage bidirectional communication and coordination with Task Force members. Track Task Force member accomplishments, investments, and impact.
2. Lead coordination of a citywide NYCHA Community Mental Health Summit and Borough-based Resource Fairs.
3. Drive collaboration with critical partners such as the NYC Health Department and the Mayor’s Office of Community Mental Health to grow participation of NYCHA residents and strategic partners in emerging workforce development, task sharing, and public education initiatives.
4. Collaborate with partners to offer training for NYCHA residents, staff, and partners.
5. Build and manage relationships with partners with capacity to serve NYCHA communities. Support the development of platforms for partners to share best practices, build connections and synergy, and drive innovation.
6. Working closely with internal colleagues, coordinate communications strategies that promote awareness and education.
7. Manage the collection and reporting of program data to support transparency, accountability, and continuous quality improvement.
8. Collaborate with internal and external colleagues to seek funding and additional resources to scale and grow community-centered and community-driven solutions.
9. Work with other Resident Health Initiative teams to ensure optimal program alignment and provide support to additional projects as needed.

Additional Information

1. THIS IS A TEMPORARY, ONE YEAR GRANT-FUNDED POSITION (July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026). Extensions are subject to the availability and renewal of funding.
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.

1. Exceptional project management skills and experience working effectively in a high-pressure environment and with diverse stakeholders. 2. Prior experience with community mental health or related work connected to public health civic engagement. 3. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and strong attention to details. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to handle sensitive information. 4. Demonstrated experience working with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate or manage complex projects. Proven ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. 5. Strategic thinker and flexible problem solver. Proven ability to analyze organizational issues, identify solutions, mitigate risks, and implement recommendations. 6. Experience helping to lead teams and providing mentorship opportunities. 7. Preference will be given to candidates with relevant health equity experience and specific experience working with NYCHA residents and/or in public housing or other affordable housing communities. Preference will also be given to candidates with advanced degrees and/or relevant lived experience.

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.