Youth Workforce Coordinator & Career Services

Global Kids; New York (NY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation days

Personal days

Sick days

Discounts via PEO

Job summary

Global Kids, a NYC-based youth development nonprofit, seeks a full-time Workforce Programs Specialist to manage DYCD contracts, employer engagement, and participant enrollment for high school youth.

You will coordinate with NYC public schools, DYCD, and partner sites, ensuring program quality, compliance, and positive outcomes, while supporting youth toward clear educational and career goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, social work, non-profit management, or related field.
• Experience and understanding of youth workforce programs.
• 2–3 years of experience with middle/high school-aged youth.
• Commitment to antiracist pedagogical practices.
• Solid understanding of NYC social service resources for youth.
• Experience with NYC public schools and Community Schools Initiative is a plus.
• Familiarity with local placement agencies and job developers.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all DYCD contractual obligations and ensure targets are met weekly and monthly.
• Develop, maintain, and nurture relationships with parents, community members, school personnel, and stakeholders.
• Conduct weekly audits during DYCD programming for contractual compliance.
• Manage recruitment, registration, and enrollment of program participants.
• Support youth in identifying educational and career goals.
• Complete required DYCD documentation via DYCD Connect.
• Oversee participant orientation and training workshops.
• Recruit, establish, and monitor employer sites for internships for high school youth.
• Lead weekly workshops on work readiness, career development, college readiness, life skills, and service learning.

Skills

Youth workforce programs

Community outreach

BC/BA experience with youth

Antiracist practices

NYC public schools experience

Partnership development

Program compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Job description

Global Kids, a NYC-based youth development nonprofit, seeks a full-time Workforce Programs Specialist to manage DYCD contracts, employer engagement, and participant enrollment for high school youth.

You will coordinate with NYC public schools, DYCD, and partner sites, ensuring program quality, compliance, and positive outcomes, while supporting youth toward clear educational and career goals.