Youth Workforce Coordinator: Career Readiness in Schools

Global Kids; New York (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical benefits

Dental

Life insurance

Paid holidays

12 vacation days

3 personal days

8 sick days

PEO discounts

Job summary

Global Kids is seeking a Workforce Coordinator to collaborate with NYC Public Schools, DYCD, and Careers in Sports High School under the Learn and Earn program. The role focuses on delivering high-quality workforce services to high-school-aged youth, overseeing engagement, enrollment, and job development while ensuring program compliance and alignment with contractual obligations.

The coordinator will develop partnerships, manage workshops, and maintain documentation, with a strong emphasis on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, social work, non-profit management, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience with middle/high school youth.
• 2–3 years in workforce development, career counseling, or program coordination.
• Experience with DYCD-funded programs; familiarity with WIOA measures is a plus.
• Knowledge of NYC social service resources for youth.
• Commitment to working in culturally diverse settings and antiracist practices.
• Familiarity with local placement agencies and job developers is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all DYCD contractual obligations for the Workforce program, including enrollment targets and documentation.
• Develop relationships with parents, community members, school staff, and other stakeholders.
• Support recruitment, registration, enrollment, and retention of participants.
• Assist youth in identifying education and career goals.
• Ensure accurate, up-to-date documentation via DYCD Connect.
• Oversee participant orientation and wraparound services.
• Run weekly workshops on college/career readiness, life skills, and service learning.
• Manage database/inventory of employment, training, and internship opportunities with the Job Developer.
• Perform general administrative duties and maintain records.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Culturally responsive practices

NYC youth resources knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in education, social work, non-profit management, or related field

Job description

Global Kids is seeking a Workforce Coordinator to collaborate with NYC Public Schools, DYCD, and Careers in Sports High School under the Learn and Earn program. The role focuses on delivering high-quality workforce services to high-school-aged youth, overseeing engagement, enrollment, and job development while ensuring program compliance and alignment with contractual obligations.

The coordinator will develop partnerships, manage workshops, and maintain documentation, with a strong emphasis on