City of New York
Senior Program Manager – Kings County District Attorney’s Office (KCDA)
The Kings County District Attorney’s Office (KCDA) is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead the Project Restore initiative across multiple Brooklyn neighborhoods. The position reports to the Director of Community Restorative Justice Initiatives (DCRJI).
Responsibilities
Oversee implementation and coordination of Project Restore across multiple neighborhoods, including Bedford‑Stuyvesant, Brownsville, Flatbush, etc.
Ensure fidelity to core values: healing justice, community accountability, and restorative practice.
Lead regular site check‑ins and troubleshoot emerging needs at each program location.
Develop systems and protocols to track engagement, outcomes, and impact.
Directly supervise Community Coordinators and support their growth and effectiveness.
Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and support for day‑to‑day programming.
Build team culture grounded in trust, healing, and purpose.
Foster and maintain strong relationships with community‑based organizations, schools, and city agencies.
Represent Project Restore at community events, coalitions, and public forums.
Elevate community voice in program planning and decision‑making.
Collaborate with evaluation partners to collect, review, and report program data.
Monitor goals and deliverables for grant compliance and strategic growth.
Create reports and presentations to inform internal and external stakeholders.
Identify emerging needs in Brooklyn communities and support the expansion or adaptation of restorative initiatives.
Contribute to long‑term visioning and sustainability planning for Project Restore.
Support development of new initiatives aligned with the mission of the Restorative Justice Unit.
Required Qualifications
Five plus years of experience in program management, community engagement, or related fields.
Deep understanding of restorative justice, transformative justice, and/or trauma‑informed care.
Experience working with system‑impacted communities, especially youth and families.
Strong leadership and team development skills.
Excellent communication, organizational, and project planning skills.
Commitment to racial justice, equity, and community accountability.
Preferred Qualifications
Proven experience in strategic partnership development and project management.
Strong facilitation skills and ability to lead complex, healing‑centered discussions around violence, conflict, and racial justice.
Cultural competence and experience engaging diverse communities.
Adaptability to a fast‑paced, community‑driven work environment.
Demonstrated ability to manage people, programs, and inter‑agency collaborations effectively.
Candidates with an advanced degree (PhD/DSW) and 2–3 years of experience are encouraged to apply.
Hours and Work Schedule Monday‑Friday 11:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. Flexibility required for evening and weekend events as needed.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Required New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. City employees who have worked for the City for two continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. Discuss eligibility with an agency representative at the time of interview.
Equal Opportunity Employer The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
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Responsibilities
Oversee implementation and coordination of Project Restore across multiple neighborhoods, including Bedford‑Stuyvesant, Brownsville, Flatbush, etc.
Ensure fidelity to core values: healing justice, community accountability, and restorative practice.
Lead regular site check‑ins and troubleshoot emerging needs at each program location.
Develop systems and protocols to track engagement, outcomes, and impact.
Directly supervise Community Coordinators and support their growth and effectiveness.
Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and support for day‑to‑day programming.
Build team culture grounded in trust, healing, and purpose.
Foster and maintain strong relationships with community‑based organizations, schools, and city agencies.
Represent Project Restore at community events, coalitions, and public forums.
Elevate community voice in program planning and decision‑making.
Collaborate with evaluation partners to collect, review, and report program data.
Monitor goals and deliverables for grant compliance and strategic growth.
Create reports and presentations to inform internal and external stakeholders.
Identify emerging needs in Brooklyn communities and support the expansion or adaptation of restorative initiatives.
Contribute to long‑term visioning and sustainability planning for Project Restore.
Support development of new initiatives aligned with the mission of the Restorative Justice Unit.
Required Qualifications
Five plus years of experience in program management, community engagement, or related fields.
Deep understanding of restorative justice, transformative justice, and/or trauma‑informed care.
Experience working with system‑impacted communities, especially youth and families.
Strong leadership and team development skills.
Excellent communication, organizational, and project planning skills.
Commitment to racial justice, equity, and community accountability.
Preferred Qualifications
Proven experience in strategic partnership development and project management.
Strong facilitation skills and ability to lead complex, healing‑centered discussions around violence, conflict, and racial justice.
Cultural competence and experience engaging diverse communities.
Adaptability to a fast‑paced, community‑driven work environment.
Demonstrated ability to manage people, programs, and inter‑agency collaborations effectively.
Candidates with an advanced degree (PhD/DSW) and 2–3 years of experience are encouraged to apply.
Hours and Work Schedule Monday‑Friday 11:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. Flexibility required for evening and weekend events as needed.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Required New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. City employees who have worked for the City for two continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. Discuss eligibility with an agency representative at the time of interview.
Equal Opportunity Employer The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
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