Senior Program Manager Violence Intervention and Prevention

City of Boston Residency Required

Mission Statement

The mission of the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) is to work in partnership with communities to protect and promote the health and well-being of all Boston residents, especially those impacted by racism and systemic inequities. The BPHC sets an expectation that all staff and leadership commit, individually and as part of the BPHC team, to hold ourselves accountable to establishing a culture of anti-racism and advance racial equity and justice through each of our bureaus, programs, and offices.

Job Description

About the Program: The Violence Intervention & Prevention (VIP)--known as "Village in Progress" in many communities--is grounded in the belief that safe, thriving neighborhoods are built through connection, trust, and equity. VIP's mission is to prevent violence by building and sustaining strong communities where residents understand the root causes of violence and are empowered to address them. Operating across five micro-neighborhoods in Dorchester, Roxbury, and Mattapan, the VIP Initiative leads trauma-informed community building initiatives. The program also includes a Youth Organizing Institute, a peer leadership program that explores the roots of violence and trains young leaders to lead violence prevention workshops in schools, afterschool programs, and youth-serving organizations. VIP works in collaboration with five key community partners to expand its reach and deepen community engagement.

Position Summary: The Senior Program Manager plays a central leadership role within the VIP Initiative, overseeing daily operations, managing projects, supervising staff and interns, and acting as a strategic partner in program development and community collaboration. This individual should bring deep knowledge of violence prevention, racial justice, trauma-informed approaches, and community engagement. The ideal candidate is a relationship-builder with a passion for equity, an eye for design, strong communication skills, and the ability to lead projects with care, creativity, and accountability. This position requires discretion and the ability to work with system-involved and other vulnerable populations in a confidential and ethical manner.

Key Responsibilities: * Manage day-to-day administrative, fiscal, and operational activities for the VIP program. * Supervise staff, youth leaders, and interns; support professional development and team morale. * Collaborate with BPHC departments to ensure compliance with contracts, budgeting, and legal requirements. * Lead or co-lead program initiatives in response to community needs and critical incidents. * Design public-facing materials (e.g., flyers, toolkits, presentations) using graphic design tools like Canva or Adobe Suite. * Coordinate and support data collection, storytelling, and evaluation efforts to measure program impact. * Organize and support healing-centered community meetings and neighborhood-based violence prevention efforts. * Serve as a liaison between VIP and neighborhood trauma teams, particularly during post-violence response efforts. * Represent VIP at external meetings and coalitions when the Director is unavailable. * Facilitate working groups with community leaders and VIP Coordinators. * Collaborate with 5 established community partners and Youth Organizing Institute participants to strengthen outreach and service delivery. * Uphold confidentiality in all interactions and communications involving sensitive populations. * Draft reports, updates, collect data and grant proposals with attention to detail and voice alignment. * Support community-driven and youth-led program planning with a focus on authenticity, equity, and trauma-informed principles. * Promote racial justice, public health equity, and restorative practices in both internal and external operations.

Minimum Qualifications: * Master's degree with 4+ years of experience OR Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience OR 10+ years of relevant leadership experience in public health, social work, community development, or related fields. * Proven experience in violence prevention, youth engagement, trauma-informed care, and racial justice. * Skilled in graphic design platforms (Canva, Adobe Suite) and storytelling for community impact. * Strong writing, public speaking, and interpersonal communication skills. * Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines. * Deep understanding of Boston's neighborhoods, racial equity frameworks, and public health challenges. * Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive information ethically. * Experience collaborating with BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, immigrant, and system-involved communities.

Preferred Skills and Qualities: * Bilingual or multilingual skills. * Familiarity with Boston's community organizations and neighborhoods. * Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills and emotional intelligence. * Experience with data collection * Facilitation skills * Background in fundraising, grant writing, and/or nonprofit administration is a plus. * Creativity and flexibility in designing workshops, events, and community campaigns. * Sense of humor, humility, and a strong commitment to social justice.

Additional Information

• City of Boston residency is required; Allston, Back Bay, Bay Village, Beacon Hill, Brighton, Charlestown, Chinatown, Dorchester, Downtown, East Boston, Fenway-Kenmore, Hyde Park, Jamaica Plain, Mattapan, Mid-Dorchester, Mission Hill, North End, Roslindale, Roxbury, South Boston, South End, West End, West Roxbury, Wharf district.
• A Criminal Offenders Records Information request must be completed for this position. However, a record is not an automatic bar to employment but is reviewed in relation to the job applied for.
• Certain immunizations will be recommended and/or required prior to commencement of employment duties.
• Any position that requires an advanced degree will be subject to education verification.
• Certain positions at the BPHC may be Grant Funded.
• The Boston Public Health Commission is an EEO Employer and all applicants meeting the minimum requirements are eligible to apply.
• Certain positions at the BPHC may require Child Protective Service Background verification.
• The advertised shift and schedule are subject to change at the department's discretion.

Shift

9:00am - 5:00pm Nights and weekend availability is required.

Pay Range

$75,000-$80,000