Youth Programs & Workforce Development Coordinator

Youth Justice Network; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Youth Justice Network is expanding its workforce development services in Brooklyn and Queens, supporting youth in detention settings and post-release programs. The Program Assistant will manage calendars, track enrollments, coordinate workshops, and assist with logistics.

The role requires collaboration with partners across government, education, nonprofit, and employers, while maintaining confidential records and providing participant support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, human services, social work, public administration, youth development, or related field; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
• At least 2 years of experience coordinating youth development, education, workforce development, reentry, or community-based programs.
• Ability to engage young people whose lives have been impacted by the justice system, child welfare system, school disconnection, or other barriers.
• Strong organizational and follow-through skills with multi-stakeholder coordination.
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication with government, nonprofit, and employer partners.
• Experience maintaining confidential case or program records; data-entry accuracy; proficiency with MS Office or Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate schedules, enrollment steps, orientations, workshops, tutoring, GED prep, college-readiness, vocational training, internships, and employer events.
• Maintain program calendars, participant rosters, attendance, referrals, consent forms, and required documentation.
• Arrange program logistics: space, materials, technology, transportation, meals, and partner communication.
• Track action items and deadlines; provide updates on progress, risks, and operational needs.
• Support purchasing, invoices, stipends, and routine administrative processes with finance/ops staff.
• Serve as day-to-day contact for funders, staff, and subcontractors; prepare agendas and documents.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written & verbal communication

Data entry & confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Cross-sector collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Youth Justice Network is expanding its workforce development services in Brooklyn and Queens, supporting youth in detention settings and post-release programs. The Program Assistant will manage calendars, track enrollments, coordinate workshops, and assist with logistics.

The role requires collaboration with partners across government, education, nonprofit, and employers, while maintaining confidential records and providing participant support.