About this role
Overview The Manager of Teen Voice & Leadership is a leading member of the Young Adult Programs and Services (YAPS) Department at The New York Public Library (NYPL), responsible for developing opportunities for teens to create, share, and showcase their unique perspectives through our collections, publications, programs, social media, and other creative platforms. The Manager oversees initiatives including Teen Curators, teen publishing and creative programs, YAPS social media, and guidance and resources supporting teen volunteer experiences, working closely with internal and external partners to strengthen and expand opportunities for meaningful teen participation. Some expectations for this role are that within: 1 month, this person will: Gain familiarity with the Teen Research & Publishing portfolio, priorities, workflows, and upcoming initiatives Meet key partners across YAPS, Research, the Center for Educators and Schools, Communications, and Volunteer Services Understand current program timelines, budgets, and team responsibilities 3 months, this person will: Assess current workflows, roles, and opportunities to strengthen the portfolio Oversee implementation of current initiatives and key program deliverables 6 months and beyond, this person will: Strengthen Teen Curators in partnership with the Center for Educators and Schools and Research teams Evolve Teen Voices and other publishing opportunities to reflect a broader range of teen interests, formats, and media Expand opportunities for teens to create, contribute to, and shape the portfolio’s programs, publications, and platforms Strengthen YAPS’s understanding of the teen volunteer experience and identify opportunities to better support teen volunteers and the staff who work with them. Responsibilities: Directly supervise the Associate Manager of Teen Voice & Leadership Lead the strategy, design, implementation, and evaluation of Teen Voice & Leadership initiatives Lead Teen Curators in partnership with the Center for Educators and Schools, Research Libraries, and other Library partners Oversee Teen Voices, NYPL's flagship publication by and for teens, and other teen publishing and creative initiatives, including collaborative projects such as Portal Develop opportunities for teens to create, curate, publish, and showcase original content across print, digital, social media, and other creative platforms Oversee YAPS social media channels and content planning, working across YAPS to increase opportunities for teen-created content Partner with the Volunteer and Intern Programs team to develop guidance and resources that support positive teen volunteer experiences across NYPL Manage program budgets, vendors, partnerships, timelines, and major deliverables Use participation data and teen and staff feedback to assess programs and inform future direction Perform other related duties as assigned Required Education & Certifications Master’s Degree in Library Sciences, Education or related field required Required Experience 5+ years of experience working with diverse youth populations, preferably high school students, in a library, school, cultural institution, or nonprofit setting Experience developing and managing youth programs centered on creative expression, publishing, research, youth participation, or related areas Experience coordinating complex work with internal stakeholders, external partners, vendors, and program participants At least 1 year of experience directly supervising and managing staff Required Skills Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills Strong project management, organizational, and time-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and delegate effectively Strong ability to build and maintain partnerships with internal and external stakeholders Ability to work well both independently and collaboratively across multiple NYPL departments Ability to use data and feedback to assess programs and inform decisions Reliable work ethic and flexibility to adapt to changing priorities Commitment to welcoming, inclusive, and teen-centered services Comfortable traveling to NYPL locations throughout the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island Managerial/Supervisory Responsibilities Direct supervision of 1 Associate Manager