Program Director
Spearheads the development and launch of the Org's Fellowship program, cultivating civic leadership within New York City's tech community
Oversees all program phases, from curriculum design and fellow selection to alumni engagement and impact reporting
Builds and maintains strong relationships with fellows, member companies, partner organizations, and civic institutions, serving as the program's public face
About the Company
Tech:NYC is an engaged network of tech leaders working to foster a dynamic, diverse, and creative New York. We bring together New Yorkers to support a successful technology ecosystem, attract and retain top-tier talent, and celebrate New York and the companies that call it home. Tech:NYC mobilizes the expertise and resources of the tech sector to work with city and state government on policies that ensure New York’s innovation economy thrives.
About the Job
Tech:NYC seeks a seasoned professional for a leadership role on our team. The Program Director will lead the development and implementation of the organization’s new Fellowship program to promote civic-minded leadership in New York City’s tech sector. The Fellowship will expose tech leaders in our membership companies to the inner workings of New York City, creating a network of leaders that bridge the City’s civic and business worlds. With a cohort of their peers, Fellows will explore visions of New York—past innovations, imagined futures, and the road forward—and strengthen the bonds between the tech sector and the City at large.
The Program Director will serve as the face of the Fellowship for public audiences and carry the Fellowship through the design, planning, and implementation stages, beginning with the inaugural cohort in 2025. Among other duties, the Program Director will own relationship management with the Fellows, employer-member organizations, partner organizations, and civic institutions around New York City that interface with fellows as part of programming. The Program Director will report to Tech:NYC CEO & President.
Responsibilities
Program Design + Implementation
Support the design stage of the Fellowship, including attending working sessions alongside Tech:NYC leadership and partner organizations to develop the Fellows selection process and finalize the curriculum and roadmap to launch
Drive implementation and project management of the Fellowship, beginning with the selection of an initial cohort (Spring-Summer 2025) and the official start date of Fellowship program (Fall 2025)
Steward the Fellowship within Tech:NYC and serve as the Fellows’ engagement lead and primary point of contact
Serve as primary liaison with Tech:NYC member organizations and external partners about the program
Identify opportunities to expand the Fellowship’s engagement, both internally with member organizations and externally with civic institutions and changemakers in NYC
Develop a plan to engage alums of the fellowship in Tech:NYC, as well as civic engagement opportunities across New York
Produce routine and ad hoc Fellowship program reporting
External Relations + Relationship Management
Represent the Fellowship and Tech:NYC publicly and collaborate with the Tech:NYC communications team to amplify the impact of the Fellowship and engage potential member organizations and civic institutions in future cohorts
Manage relationships with member organizations, funders, strategic partners, and other organizations contributing to the Fellowship
Answer Fellows’ questions, provide support, and confirm attendance & logistical needs at Fellowship events
Guide development of the Fellowship experience by routinely engaging Fellows and employer-members to gather input and refine program design
Provide supervision to colleagues and partners supporting coordination and administration of the Fellowship
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
A minimum of eight years of experience designing and executing programs or complex lines of work, with strong competencies in stakeholder and partner engagement, external relations, and/or cohort development and administration
Comfort balancing the priorities and attention of external partners with internal vision
Exemplary project management skills, particularly in launching new initiatives
Experience working with a small, dynamic team with evolving responsibilities
An understanding of the roles and dynamics of membership-based associations
Exemplary communication and writing skills
Experience in grant management and reporting
A keen eye for participant experience in large-scale programming and events
Familiarity with the civic sector in New York City and the dynamics therein
Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with the tech sector and tech industry dynamics
Experience with human-centered program or service design
Experience developing or leading leadership programs
A passion for collective impact and civic sector innovation
Personal connection to New York City
