JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
PROJECT MANAGER - YOUTH EMPLOYMENT
Department of Family and Support Services
Number of Positions: 1
Department of Family and Support Services - Youth Services Division
Number of Positions: 1
Role Summary: As an essential member of the Youth Division- Youth Employment portfolio, the Project Manager is responsible for the planning, development, coordination, execution, and evaluation of youth employment programs, including One Summer Chicago, Chicago Youth Service Corps, and other initiatives. The Project Manager oversees the implementation of all program elements, including but not limited to, recruitment and onboarding, program activities and training, and key stakeholder communication and relationship management.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM CAREER SERVICE
Graduation from an accredited college or University with a Master's degree in Public Administration, Policy, Social Work, Human Development, or a field of study directly related to the responsibilities of the position, plus five years of project management work experience of which three years are workforce development and/or case management experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
NOTE: Applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, writing sample of no more than five (5) pages on a topic on addressing how youth program employment programs foster the career development of youth and what special considerations should be taken when designing programs for youth in large urban cities.
All written materials must be attached at the time of application.
Applicants that fail to attach the required documents will be considered to not have completed the application.
Selection Criteria
Only the candidates who submit all required documents be considered for in-person interviews. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected.
ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ANY AND ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.
The City of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer
City of Chicago
Brandon Johnson, Mayor
Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59p.m. CDT on5/2/2024.No exceptions will be made.