Program Associate, Community Engagement
Listed on 2026-10-06
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Non-Profit & Social Impact
PR / Communications, Non-Profit / Outreach, Volunteer / Humanitarian
Program Associate, Community Engagement
Title:
Program Associate, Community Engagement
Supervisor: VP of Programs
Location:
New York, NY (Hybrid)
Salary: $60,000 to $70,000
Final date to receive applications:
October 30th, 2026
Citizens NYC, founded in 1975 as one of the nation’s first micro-funding organizations, provides financial and capacity-building support to thousands of neighborhood leaders who are making their communities more connected, resilient, and healthier. Every year,CitizensNYCreceives thousands of applications and awards hundreds of microgrants of up to $5,000 across all five boroughs to small nonprofits, small businesses, volunteer-led initiatives, and public schools.
Our grantee partners define their community priorities, and as a result we support a diverse range of projects in the areas of arts and culture, education and youth, environment and climate, health and wellness, economic development, and public safety.
Beyond our grant making, we are a convener and capacity-builder for community leaders across all five boroughs. Through our interconnected programs, we foster a network where grassroots leaders come together to share knowledge, exchange ideas, and develop solutions that strengthen the social and economic fabric of New York City. We connect grantee partners to public and private sector leaders to foster trusted relationships that advance their visions for local change.
The Program Associate, Community Engagement strengthens our citywide network of grassroots leaders by designing andfacilitatingworkshops, coordinating events, conducting ongoing outreach, and supporting the full lifecycle of our microgrant programs. Reporting to the VP of Programs,the Program
Coordinator will lead:
CitizensNYCoperates a hybrid office, with work on site in the office two days per week Tuesday and Thursday in our Harlem office, and flexibility to work remotely on non-office days.
Key Responsibilities Workshop Design, Events, and Facilitation- Design, coordinate, andfacilitatein-person and virtual workshops, orientations, and community convenings that promote collaboration, leadership development, and skill-building among grantee partners
- Collaborate with staff and external facilitators to develop engaging agendas, materials, and content that align with program goals
- Manage event logistics, including scheduling, venue coordination, materials preparation, registration, and follow-up communications
- Gather and synthesize participant feedback to strengthen future workshop design and delivery
- Conduct weekly in-person and virtual outreach to grantee partners, community organizations, and local leaders to increase awareness and participation inCitizensNYCprograms and events.
- Represent
CitizensNYCat community meetings, workshops, and public events - Support both in-person and virtual outreach efforts, with an expectation of evening and weekend availability during open grant cycles
- Maintainaccuratecontact and engagement records in Salesforce
- Share event highlights, community stories, and insights with the Development and Communications teams
- Assist with the grant review process, including reading and summarizing applications,identifying community needs and trends, and mapping grantselectionto restricted donations in collaboration with the development team
- Support clear andtimelycommunicationswith applicants and awardees throughout the grant cycle
- Help coordinate orientations, check-ins, and reporting processes for grantee partners
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