YOUTH PROGRAM LEADER YOUTH BUREAU

Location: City of Ithaca, NY
Department: Ithaca Youth Bureau
Classification: Competitive
Bargaining Unit: CSEA Administrative
Salary: $54,530/year

Position Description: The work involves responsibility for planning, organizing and conducting
activities, events, programs or services that support the personal, social, cultural and academic
growth of young people. Specific tasks vary depending on the program area to which the
employee is assigned; however, in general the incumbent instructs or counsels program
participants, assists in program planning and acts as a liaison to community groups. The work
is performed under the general supervision of a Youth Program Coordinator with leeway
permitted for the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out the details of the work.
Supervision is exercised over part-time seasonal staff, volunteers and student interns. Does
related work as required.

To view the complete job description, visit: Youth Program Leader job description.

Minimum Qualifications: Either:

(a) Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in sociology, psychology, social work, counseling,

education, recreation, physical education, or a closely related field with similar course
curriculum; or

(b) Possession of an Associate’s degree in sociology, psychology, human services, education,

recreation or a closely related field with similar course curriculum and two (2) years of full-
time paid experience, or its part-time and/or volunteer equivalent, working in a human
services agency, educational environment or recreation program in a capacity which
involves the provision of direct services to clientele; or

(c) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and four

(4) years of experience listed in (b); or

(d) An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (a), (b)

and (c).

Substitutions:

1. College degrees in fields of study other than those specified in (a) and (b) above may be
substituted for the required experience up to a maximum of two (2) years, in accordance with
the following formula: 1 year college education = 6 months of qualifying experience.

2. College coursework that did not result in the attainment of a job-related degree as defined
above may be substituted for a portion of the required work experience at the rate of: thirty
(30) credit hours of job-related college coursework shall be the equivalent of one (1) year
of full-time work experience; provided, however, that in no event shall college coursework
toward an Associate’s degree be substituted for more than eighteen months of work
experience if the Associate’s degree has not been obtained; nor shall college coursework
toward a Bachelor’s degree be substituted for more than forty-two (42) months of work
experience if the Bachelor’s degree has not been obtained; nor shall college coursework
toward a Master’s degree be substituted for more than six (6) months of work experience
if the Master’s degree has not been obtained.

Note: College degrees must have been awarded by, and college coursework completed at, a
college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an
accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education and/or U.S. Secretary of Education. If an
applicant’s degree was awarded by, or college coursework completed at, an educational institution
outside the United States and its territories, the applicant must provide independent verification of
equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found at
required evaluation fee.

Appointment Status and Exam Requirement: This will be a provisional appointment pending
the results of a civil service examination to be scheduled at a later date. Permanent appointment
will be dependent upon the candidate's exam score.

Residency Requirements: There are no residency requirements for this position.

Benefits: Refer to the Fringe Benefits webpage and CSEA Administrative Unit collective
bargaining unit.

Supplemental Information:

• Computers are available for use by appointment. To schedule an appointment, contact

• The City of Ithaca values diverse perspectives and life experiences. We encourage people

• The City of Ithaca is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Consistent

without causing an undue hardship. If accommodation is needed, please call (607) 274-
6539 or contact us by email using hrdept@cityofithaca.org.

Application Materials Required:

 City of Ithaca application
 Copy of high school and college transcript

Applications will be accepted until June 24, 2026. Submit required application materials to:

Attn: City of Ithaca
Human Resources Department

All applications must be submitted electronically through our online application program. We do
not accept paper applications, faxed applications, e-mailed applications or photocopies of
applications.

Ithaca is Gorges! We would love to have you on our team!

Issued: June 1, 2026