Summer Youth Employment Programs Operations Lead

Equus Workforce Solutions; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Equus Workforce Solutions seeks a Senior Youth Workforce Operations Administrator to lead operational planning and execution for the Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program in New Orleans. You will collaborate with the Director, ensure timely payroll cycles, and drive successful participant placement through coordinated employer partnerships.

The role emphasizes compliance, fiscal oversight, and staff supervision, delivering high-volume services while maintaining regulatory alignment and client

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, management, human services, or related field preferred; equivalent work experience may be substituted.
• Three (3) years of supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Commitment to customer-focused service delivery.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, management, and organizational skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate across all levels of management and staff.
• This position requires driving; therefore, the employee must maintain a valid driver's license in good standing and provide proof of automobile insurance.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-employer partner sites.
• Strong organizational, administrative, and fiscal management skills.
• Ability to establish productive working relationships with employers, community organizations, and government officials.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills. Proven ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume operational environment.
• Willingness to work extended hours during peak program periods.

Responsibilities

• Assist Director with operational planning and execution of the Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program.
• Implement the comprehensive program timeline, including registration, employer onboarding, participant placement, and payroll cycles.
• Ensure compliance with all local, policies, work permit regulations, and documentation requirements.
• Prepare and submit required activity, compliance, fiscal and performance reports in a timely manner.
• Oversee the full participant application and selection process.
• Coordinate orientations for youth, parents/guardians, and employer partners.
• Manage document control systems for applications, timesheets, progress reports, and compliance files.
• Develop and maintain procedural systems for file management and reporting.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Management

Organizational skills

Customer service

Driving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Equivalent work experience

Job description

Equus Workforce Solutions seeks a Senior Youth Workforce Operations Administrator to lead operational planning and execution for the Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program in New Orleans. You will collaborate with the Director, ensure timely payroll cycles, and drive successful participant placement through coordinated employer partnerships.

The role emphasizes compliance, fiscal oversight, and staff supervision, delivering high-volume services while maintaining regulatory alignment and client