Youth Workforce Programs Coordinator

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

Office closure Christmas

Retail discounts

Job summary

Global Kids is seeking a dedicated workforce program lead in New York to manage DYCD-funded services for high school youth. You will drive employer engagement, enrollment, and quality assurance while aligning activities with GK’s mission to empower youth as global citizens.

The role requires collaboration with NYC public schools, DYCD, and partner sites, plus supervision of staff and ongoing program improvement to meet contractual goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, social work, non-profit management, or other relevant coursework or related work experience
• Experience and understanding of youth workforce programs
• At least 2-3 years of experience working with middle school or high school-aged youth
• Commitment to and understanding of working in culturally diverse settings and using antiracist pedagogical practices
• Solid understanding of a wide array of NYC social service resources for youth
• Experience working in or with NYC public schools and a strong understanding of the NYC Community Schools Initiative and goals is a plus
• Commitment to and understanding of working in culturally diverse settings and using antiracist pedagogical practices

Responsibilities

• Maintain all DYCD contractual obligations of the Workforce program and ensure that targets are being met on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with parents, community members, school personnel, and other stakeholders.
• Conduct weekly internal audits during DYCD programming to ensure contractual compliance
• Manage the recruitment, registration, and enrollment of program participants.
• Support youth in identifying their educational and career goals and future .
• Complete the required documentation and submission via DYCD Connect.
• Oversee the development and execution of participant orientation and training workshops.
• Recruit, establish , and monitor employer sites to serve as hosts for internship placements for high school youth.
• Implement and conduct weekly workshops on work readiness, career development, college readiness, life skills, service learning, and student enrichment.
• Manage database/inventory of employment, training, and internship opportunities.
• Perform general administrative duties, such as maintaining records, managing database systems, monitoring payroll for youth participants, and performing basic bookkeeping.
• Collaborate with Global Kids staff and youth to generate new program ideas focused on global/local issues and aligned with the goals of Community School initiatives.
• Provide Social Emotional Learning (SEL) support to students and work with the PBIS/MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) staff to ensure that all students receive appropriate services across the tiers.
• Occasionally, participate in overnight and long-distance travel for events such as youth retreats and college trips.

Skills

Youth workforce programs experience

Stakeholder relationships

Youth engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in education, social work, or related

Job description

Global Kids is seeking a dedicated workforce program lead in New York to manage DYCD-funded services for high school youth. You will drive employer engagement, enrollment, and quality assurance while aligning activities with GK’s mission to empower youth as global citizens.

The role requires collaboration with NYC public schools, DYCD, and partner sites, plus supervision of staff and ongoing program improvement to meet contractual goals.