Program Manager (Office Of Neighborhood Safety & Engagement

Under the direction of the Director, the Program Manager for the Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (ONSE) is responsible for managing the daily operations and implementation of the Office's violence prevention, intervention, outreach, and community engagement initiatives through a public health and community-centered approach. The Program Manager oversees the coordination of programs, grant-funded initiatives, community partnerships, and strategic projects designed to strengthen neighborhoods, support youth and families, and improve community safety.

This position provides leadership in program planning, implementation, grant management, community engagement, and cross-sector collaboration while ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal funding requirements. The Program Manager serves as a liaison between the City, community organizations, residents, schools, faith-based organizations, public safety agencies, and other stakeholders to advance the Office's mission. In the absence of the Director, the Program Manager provides operational oversight and ensures continuity of services, strategic initiatives, and daily operations.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills with the ability to effectively manage multiple projects, coordinate diverse partnerships, and implement innovative strategies that promote neighborhood safety and community well-being.

The work is considered sedentary in nature and involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10lbs of force on a recurring basis or routine keyboard operations. The work requires the following physical abilities to perform the essential function: hearing, mental acuity, speaking, standing, visual acuity, and walking. The work requires professional dress and appearance with the ability to make a positive first impression.

Work environment involves exposure to no known environmental hazards; and is dynamic that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs. Overnight domestic and international travel may be required.

• Manages community engagement and neighborhood safety initiatives;

• Coordinates violence prevention and intervention programming;
• Assists with implementation of Community Violence Intervention (CVI) strategies;
• Develops and maintains partnerships with nonprofits, schools, healthcare systems, faith-based organizations, residents, and City departments;
• Oversees daily program operations;
• Supervises staff, interns, volunteers, and contracted providers;
• Assists with grant implementation, compliance, reporting, and budgeting;
• Coordinates community meetings and public engagement activities;
• Represents ONSE at meetings, events, and collaborative initiatives;
• Utilizes data and performance measures to evaluate programs;
• Supports trauma-informed, restorative, and community-centered practices; and
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Assists in the development, implementation, and management of local, state, and federal grants that support violence prevention, community engagement, youth development, and neighborhood safety initiatives;

• Identifies and researches funding opportunities through public and private partnerships to support strategic ONSE priorities and long-term program sustainability and assists the Director with grant development efforts;
• Collaborates with City departments, community organizations, stakeholders, and funding partners to implement and strengthen grant-funded initiatives and community-based programs;
• Assists with monitoring grant compliance, reporting requirements, budgets, deliverables, and program outcomes to ensure accountability, effectiveness, and adherence to funding guidelines;
• Coordinates grant-related activities, maintains supporting documentation, and assists in evaluating program performance measures to ensure alignment with City goals, community needs, and funding objectives;
• Prepares, reviews, and submits grant reports, reimbursement requests, invoices, performance measures, and supporting documentation in accordance…