Program Development Manager Jobs in Newark, NJ (NOW HIRING)

AHRC New York City is a large, complex nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting neurodivergent children and adults (those with autism, down syndrome, cerebral palsy, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and other disabilities) through a broad spectrum of services , and a family governed organization that envisions a socially just world where the power of difference is embraced and reflected in all that we do. Generosity guides us as we honor our legacy and continuously grow through a culture of curiosity, creativity, and optimism and as we advocate for people with disabilities to lead full and equitable lives.

AHRC NYC is seeking a Project Manager to oversee it's Partnership of Inclusive Internships program with City Government. AHRC NYC's Employment and Business Services team seeks to prepare people with intellectual and developmental disabilities for employment. The Partnership for Inclusive Internships (PII) is a public/private partnership between AHRC NYC and City government agencies to expand internship and work opportunities within the public sector. In collaboration with the PII Program Coordinator in NYC, the PII Program Coordinator in Westchester County, and the PII Program Coordinator for State Government in Albany, the Program Manager for Expansion & Strategic Partnerships will lead the initiative to grow the Partnership for Inclusive Internships across New York State.

Compensation Package: $55,000-$60.000 per year. In addition, this position comes with a generous and comprehensive Benefit package. See additional Benefit information below.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 9am-5pm

Essential Responsibilities

The Program Manager for Expansion & Strategic Partnerships will have the following responsibilities.

Westchester County Implementation

• Oversee pilot implementation of the PII Program in Westchester County, ensuring fidelity to the PII model
• Monitor program performance, identify challenges, and iterate on program design
• Document best practices and lessons learned to inform broader replication

Program Development & Training Design

• Implement a comprehensive Partnership for Inclusive Internships (PII) Training and Certification Program for service providers, including pilot partners such as The Arc of Westchester
• Develop structured training curricula, certification benchmarks, and evaluation tools to ensure consistency and quality across providers
• Continuously refine training content based on pilot outcomes, participant feedback, and workforce trends

Technical Assistance & Capacity Building

• Provide hands-on, on-the-ground mentoring to provider agencies through a dedicated PII Trainer model
• Develop and standardize technical assistance protocols to support agencies in adopting and sustaining the PII model
• Build provider capacity in inclusive internship development, employer engagement, and participant support strategies by working closely with provider partners

Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and manage relationships with service providers, government agencies, and community partners for all PII Programs state-wide
• Facilitate cross-agency collaboration to support program adoption and expansion
• Serve as a key liaison between pilot sites, implementation partners, and leadership

Data Systems & Program Infrastructure

• Support in the implementation of a data management platform to:
  • Track participant progress and outcomes
  • Support service coordination across agencies
  • Enable real-time resource sharing and communication
• Establish data collection, reporting, and performance measurement systems to drive continuous improvement, in collaboration with the AHRC NYC research team

• At least a BA or BS degree and relevant experience; or a two-year degree and five years relevant experience
• A minimum of 3 years working with people with disabilities
• Experience with program design or curriculum development, required
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Comfortable with public speaking and presenting
• Two years of customer service & project coordination experience
• Experience interacting with high-level management
• Some HR and/or training experience, is a plus

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance (Single & Family Plans)
• Generous Paid time off (sick, personal & vacation)
• Paid Training
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral program
• 403(b) retirement plan
• 403(b) company match
• Life insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health savings account

AHRC New York City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, gender, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, marital status, partnership status, military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, genetic information, or unemployment or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law. 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.