Job Title: Program Manager

Organization: Friends of Patterson Park
Reports To: Executive Director
Location: Baltimore, MD
Type: Full-time, Exempt

Job Summary:

The Program Manager is responsible for managing, implementing, and evaluating programs and events, as well as community engagement initiatives that support the mission of Friends of Patterson Park (FPP). This role strengthens partnerships, manages volunteers, develops programs and events, oversees program logistics, and helps ensure inclusive and equitable access to park resources for all communities surrounding Patterson Park.

Key Role Areas:

1. Program Management & Development

  • Plan, coordinate, and oversee community programs and annual events (such as Día del Niño, Summer Concert Series, Mueveton 5K, etc.), youth and family recreational programming, and health & wellness activities in Patterson Park, including the new Cedar House community programming facility.

  • Evaluate program effectiveness and gather feedback for continuous improvement.

  • Manage program budgets and timelines in coordination with leadership.

  • Submit and manage event and program permits with Department of Transportation and Baltimore City Recreation and Parks.

  • Work with volunteer coordinator to manage program and event volunteers. 

2. Community Engagement & Outreach

  • Build relationships with neighborhood residents, schools, and partner organizations.

  • Promote community participation in FPP activities through outreach and marketing efforts.

  • Foster inclusive programming that reflects the diversity of the surrounding communities.

3. Partnership & Stakeholder Management

  • Collaborate with city agencies, nonprofits, and community leaders to align programs with community needs.

  • Manage relationships with key FPP collaborators and partners.

  • Represent FPP at public meetings, community events, and collaborative initiatives.

  • Manage relationships with Baltimore City Recreation and Parks staff who work in and with Patterson Park (including Aquatics Division, Maintenance Yard, Ice Rink, Virginia S. Baker Center, Athletic Programmers, Utz Field employees, Chief of Special Events, Security Team, and Park Rangers).

4. Fundraising

  • Write and report on programming grants and seek out new funding opportunities

  • Work with Development Director to identify new funding sources and manage relationships with program and event sponsors.

Desired Capabilities & Experience  

  •  Minimum of 5 years experience working in programs/events and community development, including managing paid and volunteer staff.

  • Ability to work evenings and weekends during peak programming periods, with comp time and flexibility offered outside of peak periods.

  • Ability to prioritize, multitask, problem solve and collaborate in a dynamic, informal working environment. 

  • Excellent team player who respects and supports the skills, experience and capabilities of staff and volunteers.  (We are also a dog-friendly office).

  • Passionate advocate for the preservation and use of public open spaces. 

  • Outstanding oral and written communication (facility with Spanish preferred). 

  • Training or experience in working social media and marketing tools.

  • Background experience working in the recreational, cultural heritage, environmental, and/or educational aspects of urban parks.

Salary & Benefits

 Salary range $45,000- $55,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

 Benefits Include:

  • An allowance toward health insurance

  • Employer-sponsored 401(k) with a modest organizational match

  • Generous PTO including vacation, sick leave, and holidays

  • Flexible schedule with occasional remote work

  • Reimbursement for approved travel and work-related mileage

Friends of Patterson Park is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve.

 To Apply:

Please send a cover letter and your resume to the search committee at hiringmanager@pattersonpark.com. No phone calls, please. Position open until filled. We will begin reviewing applications after January 1st, 2026.

 If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for a candidate who is excited about the mission and work of Friends of Patterson Park who will grow with the position and organization!

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