Manager, Teen Voice & Leadership

The New York Public Library

. Develop opportunities for teens to create, share, and showcase their perspectives through collections, publications, programs, social media, and other creative platforms .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesSenior💰 $86,000 - $91,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop opportunities for teens to create, share, and showcase their perspectives through collections, publications, programs, social media, and other creative platforms
Oversee Teen Curators in partnership with the Center for Educators and Schools, Research Libraries, and other Library partners
Oversee Teen Voices, NYPL’s flagship publication by and for teens, and other teen publishing and creative initiatives
Develop opportunities for teens to create, curate, publish, and showcase original content across print, digital, social media, and other creative platforms
Oversee YAPS social media channels and content planning
Partner with Volunteer and Intern Programs to support positive teen volunteer experiences across NYPL
Directly supervise the Associate Manager of Teen Voice & Leadership
Lead the strategy, design, implementation, and evaluation of Teen Voice & Leadership initiatives
Manage program budgets, vendors, partnerships, timelines, and major deliverables
Use participation data and teen and staff feedback to assess programs and inform future direction
Meet partners across YAPS, Research, the Center for Educators and Schools, Communications, and Volunteer Services
Assess workflows, roles, and opportunities to strengthen the portfolio
Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s Degree in Library Sciences, Education or related field required
5+ years of experience working with diverse youth populations, preferably high school students, in a library, school, cultural institution, or nonprofit setting
Experience developing and managing youth programs centered on creative expression, publishing, research, youth participation, or related areas
Experience coordinating complex work with internal stakeholders, external partners, vendors, and program participants
At least 1 year of experience directly supervising and managing staff
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Strong project management, organizational, and time-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and delegate effectively
Strong ability to build and maintain partnerships with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to work well both independently and collaboratively across multiple NYPL departments
Ability to use data and feedback to assess programs and inform decisions
Reliable work ethic and flexibility to adapt to changing priorities
Commitment to welcoming, inclusive, and teen-centered services
Comfortable traveling to NYPL locations throughout the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island

Benefits

Comp & perks

Primarily office setting with regular visits to NYPL locations
Occasional evening, weekend, outdoor, or offsite programs and events
Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm, with flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed
35 hours per week
Hybrid schedule: 4 days per week onsite and up to 1 day per week remote
Non-Union
Exempt FLSA status
No pre-placement physical required
NYPL Core Values: Helpful, Resourceful, Curious, Welcoming, and Inclusive