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Job Description

The New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) invests in a network of community-based organizations and programs to alleviate the effects of poverty and to provide opportunities for New Yorkers and communities to flourish.

Workforce Connect (a division of DYCD) is comprised of a portfolio of Youth and Adult Workforce Development programs, including those that focus primarily on in-school youth such as the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP), Work, Learn and Grow (WLG), and Learn & Earn as well as programs for Out-of-School, Out-of-Work (OSOW) community members such as Advance & Earn, Train & Earn, and CRED-NYC.

In partnership with NYC Public Schools (NYCPS) and CUNY, DYCD has launched the CUNY REACH Pilot, a program that offers young people the opportunity to take a CUNY course and get paid while earning early college credits or building eligibility for a credit-bearing course. In addition, participants will complete internship experiences as part of the 150 hours provided through SYEP. DYCD is seeking a Program Coordinator for the CUNY REACH Pilot to lead participant recruitment and coordinate with key stakeholders.

The Program Coordinator will be a vital member of the In-School Youth team, working closely with DYCD-contracted providers, workforce development partners, and interagency collaborators to support youth in earning academic credit and gaining early college exposure. This is a three-year, grant-funded position reporting to the Senior Director of In-School Youth Workforce Programs.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

--Develop informational materials and resources for recruitment sessions at NYCPS schools and with provider organizations.

--Support participant recruitment by coordinating with provider and CUNY staff to ensure alignment on eligibility requirements and slot allocations.

--Maintain regular communication with internal and external partners to provide updates on provider progress and overall program status.

--Serve as a point of contact for provider staff, offering guidance and connecting them to appropriate partners or resources to address challenges.

--Organize and facilitate meetings or calls with participating providers as needed to promote collaboration and information

--Compile, analyze, and process all reports/data supporting provider performance statistics to inform and support management decision-making.

--Other projects and tasks as needed to support the SYEP unit and programs.

COMMUNITY COORDINATOR - 56058

Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or

2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or

3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

Salary Min: $ 62,868.00

Salary Max: $ 97,593.00