Youth Workforce Programs Coordinator

Global-Kids; New York (NY); On-site; USD 62,400 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical benefits

Dental and life insurance

Paid holidays

12 vacation days

3 personal days

8 sick days

Retail discounts

PEO-administered benefits

Job summary

Global Kids in New York, NY seeks a dedicated workforce program lead to partner with DYCD and NYC Public Schools to deliver high-quality workforce services to high-school-aged youth. The role oversees employer engagement, enrollment, payroll, and program compliance while guiding staff and coordinating career service delivery.

The ideal candidate has a background in education or non-profit management, strong ties to NYC youth services, and a commitment to equity.

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.
• Familiarity with local placement agencies, job developers, and opportunities preferred.

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, enrollment, participation, and payroll of program participants.
• Support youth in identifying their educational and career goals and plans.
• Complete required documentation and submission via DYCD Connect / Youth Employment Programs (YEPS).
• Oversee the development and execution of participant orientation and training workshops.
• Manages coordination of youth enrollment, attendance, and payroll for CUNY courses.
• Recruit, establish, and monitor employer site 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 PBIS/MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) staff to ensure 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.

Education

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

Job description

Global Kids in New York, NY seeks a dedicated workforce program lead to partner with DYCD and NYC Public Schools to deliver high-quality workforce services to high-school-aged youth. The role oversees employer engagement, enrollment, payroll, and program compliance while guiding staff and coordinating career service delivery.

The ideal candidate has a background in education or non-profit management, strong ties to NYC youth services, and a commitment to equity.