OST Program Manager - Office of Children's Affairs

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

The City and County of Denver offers competitive pay commensurate with education and experience. New hires are typically brought into the organization between $74,276 and $98,415 based on experience and education. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 457B Retirement Plan
• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

The City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model. Employees work where needed, at a job site several days a week and off‑site as needed. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their off‑site days. In this position you can expect to work on site at the Wellington

E. Webb Municipal Building, 201 W. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80202 or in other community locations Mondays through Wednesdays. There may be other additional in‑person requirements on some Thursdays and Fridays. There may also be occasional evening or weekend hours to meet the needs of community partners as well as local travel to partner sites and youth programs across Denver as needed.

This position will be fast paced with frequent interruptions and changing priorities

The Office of Children’s Affairs (OCA) is seeking an OST Program Manager to lead the City’s work to ensure high-quality out-of-school time experiences for young people across Denver. This position leads OCA’s OST program, including the Denver After school Alliance (DAA). It sets program goals and quality standards, manages the program budget and contracted partners, and builds the skills of the adults and systems that support youth.

The role helps create equitable, developmentally appropriate environments across Denver’s OST ecosystem.

Specifically, as the OST Program Manager of OCA you will:

Program Leadership and Strategy (approx. 25%)

• Set goals, policies, and quality standards for OCA’s OST program, and revise processes as the program grows
• Design new services or change existing ones to strengthen program quality and reach
• Gather input from youth, families, and partners to shape OCA’s OST strategy and policy direction
• Develop solutions to complex issues that cross agencies or systems and affect the program’s future

Denver After school Alliance and Partner Management (approx. 25%)

• Serve as OCA’s primary point of contact for DAA member organizations
• Convene and support the DAA leadership team
• Plan and lead citywide OST convenings, communities of practice, and learning events
• Hold regular check‑ins with all contracted partners, and plan and oversee the work of partners, vendors, and consultants in the program

Quality, Training, and Coaching (approx. 25%)

• Lead site visits and observational assessments to make sure programs meet quality standards and best practices
• Coach partners with clear, actionable feedback, including youth‑serving organizations and employer partners
• Design and oversee evidence‑based training for OST staff and youth‑serving organizations on topics such as positive youth development, trauma‑informed practice, and social and emotional learning (SEL)

Budget, Contracts, and Evaluation (approx. 15%)

• Develop and…