Assistant Director, Future Ready

Commonpoint Queens (Samuel Field YM and YWHA); New York (NY); On-site; USD 57,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare package

Vision and dental insurance

Pension plan

Flexible spending account

Commuter benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Commonpoint Queens in Forest Hills, NY, is seeking a FutureReady NYC Program Assistant Director to design, implement, and monitor work-based learning programs for high school students. You will coordinate with schools, employers, and community partners to ensure equitable access and compliant programming.

You will lead data tracking, student placement, onboarding, and ongoing program improvement, reporting on participation and outcomes while aligning with KIMs and NYC guidance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s preferred in education, workforce development, or related field.
• Proven leadership and project management experience in education or workforce programs.
• Strong collaboration with schools, employers, families, and partners.
• Experience in program design, implementation, and logistics.
• Strong data management, compliance, and reporting skills.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and student success.
• Bilingual skills (Spanish preferred).

Responsibilities

• Maintain regular communication with students, families, schools, and employers about timelines, opportunities, and expectations.
• Serve as the primary liaison with OSP’s Work Based Learning team and partners to secure placements.
• Partner with school leadership to evaluate program effectiveness and ensure equitable student access.
• Schedule and prepare students for participation in WBL activities in line with KIMs.
• Match students to opportunities based on pathway, interests, and readiness.
• Oversee onboarding processes, applications, working papers, I-9s, resumes, and interview prep.
• Act as primary contact for students, families, and employers during placements and monitor progress.
• Coordinate with program staff to ensure data entry in CPP and STARS Tracker.
• Track and report student participation to ensure annual engagement and paid WBL experience before graduation.
• Ensure compliance with NY labor laws and organizational policies.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Collaboration

Data management

Communication

Problem-solving

Organization

Equity

Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

STATEMENT OF THE AGENCY

Commonpoint is a multifaceted community center dedicated to sustaining and enhancing the quality of iindividual, family and communal life throughout New York City, offering services to people of all ages, ability levels, stages of life and backgrounds. They strive to meet the evolving needs of their community of over 100,000 members ranging from providing in-school and after-school programs, professional and career development, assistance with food insecurity, legal services, financial counseling, mental health services, senior classes, dementia care programs, and tax preparation assistance to name a few. Commonpoint has grown tremendously in the last five years and now has a mission-driven staff of 3,000 and over 80 sites in the five boroughs.

MINIMUM DESCRIPTION

Commonpoint’s Youth Workforce Department serves young people ages 14–24 through programs that combine career exploration, skill development, and work experience. Programs include the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP), which provides summer jobs and learning experiences, and FutureReady NYC (FRNYC), a reimagined high school experience where students:

• Gain essential job skills
• Access paid work experiences
• Earn early college credits
• Obtain industry-recognized credentials in high-demand fields

ABOUT POSITION

The FutureReady NYC Program Assistant Director is the primary point of contact for the Office of Student Pathways (OSP) and is responsible for the design, implementation, and monitoring of WBL programming. This role ensures that students gain meaningful work-based learning experiences in alignment with FutureReadyNYC’s vision and Key Implementation Measures (KIMs). The Program Assistant Director will lead collaboration among schools, employers, students, families, and intermediary partners, ensuring equitable access, compliance with labor laws, and accountability for program outcomes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

• Maintain regular communication with students, families, schools, and employers about timelines, opportunities, and expectations.
• Serve as the primary liaison with OSP’s Work Based Learning (WBL) team and intermediary partners to secure placements across career awareness, exploratory, and paid development opportunities (e.g., internships, apprenticeships).
• Partner with school leadership to evaluate program effectiveness and ensure equitable student access.

Student Placement & Support

• Schedule, and prepare students for participation in WBL activities in line with FutureReadyNYC Key Implementation Measures (KIMs).
• Match students to opportunities based on pathway placement, interests, and readiness.
• Oversee onboarding processes, including applications, working papers, I-9 verification, resumes, and interview preparation.
• Act as the primary contact for students, families, and employers during placements and monitor student progress to support successful completion.

Data & Compliance

• Coordinate with school programmers, WBL intermediaries, and the FutureReadyNYC team to ensure timely and accurate data entry in the Career Pathways Portal (CPP) and STARS Postsecondary Tracker.
• Track and report student participation to ensure that all students engage annually and complete at least one paid WBL experience before graduation.
• Ensure compliance with New York State labor laws and organizational policies governing youth employment.

Professional Development & Capacity Building

• Participate in professional learning aligned with the Career Navigation Roadmap.
• Complete mandatory training in CPP and actively use it to track student participation and progress.
• Attend bi-weekly office hours, OSP professional development, and industry insight sessions, sharing key learnings with school teams.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred in education, workforce development, or a related field.
• Proven leadership and project management experience in education, youth development, or workforce programs.
• Strong ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including schools, employers, families, and intermediary partners.
• Experience in program design, implementation, and logistics.
• Strong data management, compliance, and reporting skills.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and student success.
• Bilingual skills (especially Spanish) are strongly preferred.

BENEFITS AND PERKS

• The benefits package includes comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance, along with life insurance and a pension plan.
• Employees can take advantage of a flexible spending account and commuter benefits to help manage expenses.
• Paid time off (PTO) and floating holidays provide flexibility for personal time and work-life balance.
• The agency also offers a voluntary 403(b) retirement plan for additional financial security.
• Employees can enjoy various agency perks, including access to fitness centers, pool clubs, and discounts on agency programs.
• Additionally, the agency supports professional development through a scholarship program and a mentorship program.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Consider the following: Environment, such as an office or outdoors. Exposures encountered, such as hazardous materials, loud noise, or extreme heat/cold. Essential physical requirements, such as climbing, standing, stooping, or typing. Physical effort/lifting, such as sedentary - up to 10 pounds; light - up to 20 pounds; medium - up to 50 pounds; heavy - over 50 pounds, and in certain roles, to lift individuals up to 300 pounds.

JOB DETAILS

Salary Range: $57,000 - $65,000

Location: 67-09 108th Street, Forest Hills, NY, 11375

Non-Union Position

In-Person

Commonpoint is an equal opportunity employer

Commonpoint Queens is a community-centric nonprofit, serving diverse audiences though every chapter of life, across the five boroughs and beyond. We offer a rich range of services through our vast network of professionals, social workers, and volunteers, giving people the tools and resources to succeed. Originally founded in Queens in the early 1960s, we are guided by values of service and justice as we meet the evolving needs of 80,000 people through our wide-ranging dynamic programs at over 75 locations, including flagship sites in Little Neck, Forest Hills and Elmhurst. And with an inclusive, personalized approach, our exceptional services reflect, nurture, and embrace the breadth of lives we serve across New York and beyond. At every stage and every age, people can look to Commonpoint to find care during a crisis, access opportunities to grow, and deepen their sense of connection to those around them. From summer camps and job training to food pantries and private pool clubs, Commonpoint is by your side. We are proud of our clients, partners, and team members who lift each other up, building relationships for a lifetime. Because being a part of Commonpoint is investing in a community where everyone is invited and welcome.