About this role
AHRC NYC is seeking a Project Manager to oversee it's Partnership of Inclusive Internships program with City Government. AHRC NYC’s Employment and Business Services team seeks to prepare people with intellectual and developmental disabilities for employment. The Partnership for Inclusive Internships (PII) is a public/private partnership between AHRC NYC and City government agencies to expand internship and work opportunities within the public sector. In collaboration with the PII Program Coordinator in NYC, the PII Program Coordinator in Westchester County, and the PII Program Coordinator for State Government in Albany, the Program Manager for Expansion & Strategic Partnerships will lead the initiative to grow the Partnership for Inclusive Internships across New York State.
Compensation Package: $55,000-$60.000 per year. In addition, this position comes with a generous and comprehensive Benefit package. See additional Benefit information below.
Schedule: Monday - Friday 9am-5pm
Essential Responsibilities
The Program Manager for Expansion & Strategic Partnerships will have the following responsibilities.
Westchester County Implementation
Oversee pilot implementation of the PII Program in Westchester County, ensuring fidelity to the PII modelMonitor program performance, identify challenges, and iterate on program designDocument best practices and lessons learned to inform broader replication
Program Development & Training Design
Implement a comprehensive Partnership for Inclusive Internships (PII) Training and Certification Program for service providers, including pilot partners such as The Arc of WestchesterDevelop structured training curricula, certification benchmarks, and evaluation tools to ensure consistency and quality across providersContinuously refine training content based on pilot outcomes, participant feedback, and workforce trendsTechnical Assistance & Capacity Building
Provide hands-on, on-the-ground mentoring to provider agencies through a dedicated PII Trainer modelDevelop and standardize technical assistance protocols to support agencies in adopting and sustaining the PII modelBuild provider capacity in inclusive internship development, employer engagement, and participant support strategies by working closely with provider partnersPartnerships & Stakeholder Engagement
Build and manage relationships with service providers, government agencies, and community partners for all PII Programs state-wideFacilitate cross-agency collaboration to support program adoption and expansionServe as a key liaison between pilot sites, implementation partners, and leadershipData Systems & Program Infrastructure
Support in the implementation of a data management platform to:Track participant progress and outcomesSupport service coordination across agenciesEnable real-time resource sharing and communicationEstablish data collection, reporting, and performance measurement systems to drive continuous improvement, in collaboration with the AHRC NYC research team
At least a BA or BS degree and relevant experience; or a two-year degree and five years relevant experienceA minimum of 3 years working with people with disabilitiesExperience with program design or curriculum development, requiredAbility to communicate effectivelyComfortable with public speaking and presentingTwo years of customer service & project coordination experienceExperience interacting with high-level managementSome HR and/or training experience, is a plus Benefits:
Medical Insurance (Single & Family Plans)Generous Paid time off (sick, personal & vacation)Paid TrainingDental insuranceVision insuranceTuition ReimbursementReferral program403(b) retirement plan403(b) company matchLife insuranceEmployee discountsHealth savings accountAHRC New York City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, gender, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, marital status, partnership status, military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, genetic information, or unemployment or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.
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