Youth Employment Partnerships & Compliance Lead

Equus; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Equus Workforce Solutions in New Orleans is seeking a Youth Employment Program Liaison to provide administrative and compliance support for the Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program (MSYEP). This 40-hour-per-week, limited-term role will coordinate with employer partners and monitor site compliance and participant placement.

The position requires field visits across Orleans Parish, helps with payroll coordination, MOUs, and reporting, and serves as the main contact for host sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Public Administration, Workforce Development, Business Admin, Social Services or related field.
• Experience in workforce development, youth programming, employer engagement, or program administration.
• Strong knowledge of compliance standards, documentation requirements, and administrative processes.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and conflict resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between MSYEP and employer/host site partners.
• Monitor and oversee employer partnerships for program alignment.
• Develop, track, and manage MOUs and partnership agreements.
• Ensure all employer documentation is complete, current, and compliant before participant placement.
• Conduct site visits to monitor worksite conditions and participant engagement.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data tracking systems

Job description

Equus Workforce Solutions in New Orleans is seeking a Youth Employment Program Liaison to provide administrative and compliance support for the Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program (MSYEP). This 40-hour-per-week, limited-term role will coordinate with employer partners and monitor site compliance and participant placement.

The position requires field visits across Orleans Parish, helps with payroll coordination, MOUs, and reporting, and serves as the main contact for host sites.