Program Associate, Community Engagement

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid). Supervisor: VP of Programs. Application deadline: October 30, 2026.

About the role

Overview CitizensNYC, founded in 1975 as one of the nation’s first micro-funding organizations, provides financial and capacity-building support to thousands of neighborhood leaders who are making their communities more connected, resilient, and healthier. Every year, CitizensNYC receives thousands of applications and awards hundreds of microgrants of up to $5,000 across all five boroughs to small nonprofits, small businesses, volunteer-led initiatives, and public schools. Our grantee partners define their community priorities, and as a result we support a diverse range of projects in the areas of arts and culture, education and youth, environment and climate, health and wellness, economic development, and public safety. Beyond our grant making, we are a convener and capacity-builder for community leaders across all five boroughs. Through our interconnected programs, we foster a network where grassroots leaders come together to share knowledge, exchange ideas, and develop solutions that strengthen the social and economic fabric of New York City. We connect grantee partners to public and private sector leaders to foster trusted relationships that advance their visions for local change. The Program Associate, Community Engagement strengthens our citywide network of grassroots leaders by designing and facilitating workshops, coordinating events, conducting ongoing outreach, and supporting the full lifecycle of our microgrant programs. Reporting to the VP of Programs, the Program Coordinator will lead: workshop design and facilitation event coordination weekly in-person and virtual outreach grantmaking support data, surveys, and systems management in Salesforce, FormAssembly, Excel, and Airtable.

Responsibilities

• Design, coordinate, and facilitate in-person and virtual workshops, orientations, and community convenings that promote collaboration,