Project Restore Program Manager

About Kings Against Violence Initiative (KAVI)

KAVI is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) youth-serving organization with a mission to prevent and eliminate interpersonal violence from the lives of young people through advocacy, peer leadership, community mobilization, and social justice.

KAVI promotes community wellness and healing by operating high-impact youth violence prevention and intervention programs in Brooklyn. Our programs take place in hospital-based, school, and community settings. We are building a team of individuals willing to work hard, be creative, build on opportunities, and think “out of the box.”

About Project Restore 

Project Restore is an intensive, restorative community-based intervention initiative designed to support 28–30 young men (ages 15–28) across two cohorts in the Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn. Operated by KAVI in close partnership with the Kings County District Attorney’s Office (KCDA), CUNY Institute for State & Local Governance (ISLG), Center for Justice Innovation (CFJ), and Inside Circle, Project Restore delivers a holistic, trauma-informed model that integrates transformative credible mentoring, clinical mental health support, comprehensive case management, paid career-building internships, community activation events, and immersive retreats.

Job Description:

The Program Manager provides day-to-day operational, administrative, and programmatic management for Project Restore. Reporting directly to the Program Director, the Program Manager directly supervises the frontline team and coordinates closely with the Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). This role leads cohort recruitment, attendance tracking, scheduling, crisis response coordination, stipend management, and event logistics for community activations and immersive retreats across the grant term.

• Supervise the Case Managers, Credible Mentors, and Internship Coordinator.
• Manage day-to-day program activities, staff coordination, logistics, and administration for Project Restore.
• Supervise the Case Managers, Credible Mentors, and Internship Coordinator.
• Coordinate session schedules and program locations.
• Oversee participant recruitment and engagement across both cohorts.
• Manage logistics for community activation events and retreats.
• Lead daily check-ins with Case Managers and Credible Mentors to ensure consistent communication on participant engagement, crisis response needs, and emerging concerns.
• Support weekly all-staff meetings to discuss participant progress and coordinate across roles.
• Support hiring and onboarding of project staff including Case Managers, Credible Mentors, and the Internship Coordinator during the Pre-Programming phase.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director.

Qualifications & Competencies 

• College degree, graduate degree preferred, in criminal justice, social work, or youth development.
• Experience with program management in a nonprofit, criminal justice, or youth development setting.
• Experience directly supervising multidisciplinary teams.
• Prior experience collaborating with courts, probation departments, or legal system partners in New York City preferred.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in database management software, Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, and Zoom.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Empathetic communication skills; able to engage and work with individuals and organizations of diverse backgrounds.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills; solution-oriented and able to think creatively.
• Excellent time management skills, able to prioritize, coordinate, and organize multiple activities.
• Flexibility and willingness to adjust and respond to changing situations.
• Interest in restorative and social justice, and a passion for serving Central Brooklyn communities.
• Connections to education, workforce development, and youth development organizations a plus.

Compensation: This position is a range budgeted for an annual salary of $70,000-$80,000. Health Benefits and a 403 (b) are available. 

How to Apply:Apply viaCareers at KAVI - Kings Against Violence Initiative or send your resume to[email protected] and include the position title in the subject line.  

KAVI is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status,  ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. KAVI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities  Act.