Safety Operations Manager
Company: Harlem Children's Zone
Location: New York
Type: Full-time
Posted: 2026-05-14
About this role
Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) — a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York — seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission aligned Safety Operation Manager with the Safety Department.
The Safety Operation Manager will bring a passion for the mission of Harlem Children’s Zone: break the cycle of intergenerational poverty with comprehensive, on-the-ground programming that builds up opportunities for children and families to thrive in school, work, and life.
Our HCZ Safety Team is committed to creating safe spaces for our scholars, families, community, and staff members to thrive. We are stationed at 15+ HCZ sites with a team of New York State licensed safety officers. We provide 24-hour support, 365 days a year, at our 3 Charter School/Community Center locations.
Reporting to the Safety Director, the Safety Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing the administrative aspects of the Safety team. The ideal candidate must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and balance the ability to work independently with effective collaboration between the Safety team and the rest of the organization.
For more information, check out[Want to Work at Harlem Children’s Zone? Here’s 7 Things You Need to Know](https://hcz.org/our-stories/want-to-work-at-harlem-childrens-zone-heres-7-things-you-need-to-know/).
### Requirements
- H.S diploma, Bachelor’s degree preferred
- 3+ years of related professional experience
Who You Are
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Outlook
- Strong scheduling and calendar management skills
- Proven success in administering multiple projects simultaneously and prioritizing workload
- Excellent project and time management skills
- Impeccable attention to details and deadlines
- Excellent communication skills, including written and oral communication skills
- Proven ability to work with a diverse staff
- Resourcefulness, creativity, and strong problem-solving s...