Interim Senior Program Manager, NYC Community Interpreter Bank

Organization: New York Immigration Coalition

Job Title: Interim Senior Program Manager NYC Community Interpreter Bank

Department: Programs & Membership

Team: Community Programming

Reports to: Director of Community Programming

Direct Reports: Two Program Associates

Employment Status: Temporary Full Time/Exempt (40 hours/week) through December 31 2026 with the possibility of extending

Location: New York City. 4 days in the office/1 day remote

Annual salary: $81000

The New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) is an umbrella policy and advocacy organization for nearly 200 groups in New York State. We envision a New York state that is stronger because all people are welcome treated fairly and given the chance to pursue their dreams. Our mission is to unite immigrants members & allies so all New Yorkers can thrive. We represent the collective interests of New Yorks diverse immigrant communities and organizations and devise solutions to advance them; advocate for laws policies and programs that lead to justice and opportunity for all immigrant groups; and build the power of immigrants and the organizations that serve them to ensure their sustainability to improve peoples lives and to strengthen our state.

Our organizational values: Inclusive & Representative; Fair & Just; Accountable & Trusted.

This position will lead the NYC Community Interpreter Bank (CIB) a community program which the NYIC has undertaken to enhance language access and increase the supply of trained vetted interpreters to serve Limited English Proficiency (LEP) New Yorkers.

The Program Manager will oversee the implementation and administration of the NYC CIB developing the projects goals and priorities under the guidance of the NYICs Director of Community Programming. This role requires a strong project manager with a passion for language justice and community service.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• In collaboration with the Director of Community Programming develop and implement a strategic plan for the NYC CIB with clear and achievable goals ensuring alignment with the organizations mission goals.
• Oversee the daily operations of the NYC CIB including the recruitment training dispatch and supervision of interpreters.
• Manage two Program Associates to support the daily operations of the program including the CIB training program dispatch system databases and other systems needed for the program to function smoothly.
• Collaborate with partner organizations government agencies and community groups to identify and address language access needs.
• Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness making adjustments as necessary to improve service delivery.
• Monitor the CIBs project budget with support from the Finance department.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws concerning language access regulations and standards for interpreter services.
• Work with the Development Team to prepare quarterly reports on program performance.
• Work with the Membership and Capacity Building team to design and deliver educational components that support member engagement on a region or local level.
• Establish and maintain relations with community organizations government agencies and other stakeholders.
• Represent the NYC Community Interpreter Bank at public events meetings and conferences.
• Supervise. develop and manage the performance of the two Program Associates setting clear expectations building on each team members strengths and holding their work to consistent standard.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.
• Occasionally moves or carries materials weighing 50 pounds or less.

Qualifications:

• 2-4 years of experience in program management preferably in a nonprofit or community-based setting.
• Proven experience in managing interpreter services or similar programs.
• Excellent project management organizational and communications skills.
• Strong knowledge of language access laws policies and issues and advocacy for language justice is required.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse communities and stakeholders with excellent cultural competency.
• Proficiency with Salesforce Google Workspace Asana or other project management and CRM software.
• Proficiency in multiple language is a plus.
• Advocate for the CIBs resources needs track where program demand exceeds capacity bring that to the Development team and to NYIC leadership and supply the program narrative outcomes data and partner context that proposals and funder reports draw on.
• Commitment to the mission of the New York Immigration Coalition.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

In additional to competitive salary NYIC offers a full benefit plan unlimited vacation time paid sick leave and pretax benefits.

*The NYIC has a transparent and equitable salary structure. Starting salaries for each position are set in advance with no room for negotion.

To Apply: Interested candidates should submit a resume and a cover letter through Breezy:

Deadline to Apply: Application will be reviewed on a rolling basis and we are looking for someone to begin as soon as possible.

All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination based on race creed color national origin immigration status or citizenship sex age disability or marital status.