Community Programs Manager - Promising Youth Program

$55k to $95k

Public Safety BuildingFull-timePosted Nov 5, 2026

Job description

Position Title: Community Programs Manager

  • Promising Youth Program ⠀ Salary/Hourly Range: $55,269 - $95,482 Department: Police Work Location: Salt Lake City, UT Benefits Salt Lake City Corporation offers a comprehensive benefits package primarily for full-time employees. Eligibility varies by employment status. Explore Salt Lake City employee benefits , or use our Total Compensation Calculator to estimate the overall value of pay and benefits. Important Application Information We want to recognize the experience you bring. Please include all education and work experience relevant to this position in your application and resume. If those don't fully capture your experience, you may attach an additional document describing your previous roles, dates of employment, hours worked, and duties. If you are selected, we'll use this information to determine your starting pay. For eligible positions, your prior experience may also qualify you for a higher leave accrual rate under the City's Prior Service Leave Accrual Procedure . Application Deadline Open until filled: We encourage you to apply early. This position will remain open until filled and may close at any time without notice. ⠀ Job Description: Incumbent directs the operations, development and management of community programs and program-related activities including: public events, workshops, community garden program; grant acquisition, fund-raising and programming partnerships with community organizations, non-profits, local businesses, artists and gallery spaces. Plans, develops and implements programming activities that maximize opportunities for Salt Lake City residents. ⠀ TYPICAL DUTIES: Manages, plans, develops and implements community activities, including programs, events, staffing, scheduling, and budget administration. Responsible for fund-raising and publicity for programming events and activities; communicates philosophy, goals and results to external sources and community partners. May also research, write and submit applicable grant proposals to sustain long-term viability of community programs. Maintains, prepares and analyzes demographic data; conducts needs analysis, sets program goals and monitors/evaluates program effectiveness. Tracks program statistics and other business-related operations data. Prepares, issues and tracks compliance with programming partnership/artist’s agreements and serves as project contact for each agreement. Develops and maintains successful relationships between the site and city/ community program partners. Coordinates with various community-based groups, agencies, schools, committees and other organizations to plan and develop programs to benefit residents and maximize participation. Supervises staff, seasonal workers, and volunteers, including hiring, training, and performance evaluation. Initiates corrective and/or disciplinary action, as necessary. Responds to patron complaints and resolves problems. Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in: Art, Education, Public Administration, or closely related field plus three years directly related work experience. A combination of education and work experience may be substituted one for the other on a year-for-year basis. Must be 21 years of age or older and possess a valid state driver’s license or Utah driving privilege card .

Knowledge of budget and record keeping. Knowledge of marketing, advertising, and promoting programs and special events. Ability to effectively supervise and train subordinate personnel. Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of effective personnel supervision. Ability to research, write and monitor grants may be required depending on specific assigned program responsibilities.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, and build consensus with individuals of diverse backgrounds, with varied organizational needs and differing priorities. Ability to monitor measurable program performance goals, statistically analyze data and report results. Ability to use a personal computer and related programs including word processing and spreadsheet software.

DESIRED SKILLS: Bilingual. WORKING CONDITIONS: Moderate physical activity. Required to push, pull or lift medium weights. Exposure to stress as a result of human behavior. Work periods include evening and weekend hours. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job.

They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. ⠀ Full Time/Part Time: Full time ⠀ Scheduled Hours: 40

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