Commonpoint Queens: SYEP Coordinater
MINIMUM DESCRIPTION
The Commonpoint Queens Youth Workforce Department is composed of several different programs serving individuals predominantly from 14-21 years old. The individual hired as a School Based SYEP Program Coordinator will be working at a DOE high school based in Queens and supervising the Career Ready SYEP programming at multiple DOE schools.
Program Overview: In collaboration with the New York City Department of Education (DOE), Department of Youth and Community Development, the Samuel Field Y will run a Summer Youth Employment Program for approximately students at a select school in Queens. The School-Based SYEP model is designed to strengthen connections between academic learning and summer career exploration, while providing youth with summer employment and educational experiences. These principles include engaging the talents and interests of youth, developing their skills and competencies, and providing positive adult role models. The Full-Time Program Coordinator will report to the Director of Career Ready SYEP Programs.
The goals and objectives of Career Ready Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) are:
● To provide a valuable work experience at job sites that are safe and well supervised.
● To assist youth in identifying their career interests through exposure to different industries, occupations, educational pathways, and the requirements for success in each of them.
● To enable youth to acquire positive work habits and develop employment-related skills.
● To facilitate the long-term employment and self-sufficiency of youth.
● To enable youth to develop a greater understanding of higher education and career options available to them.
● To enable youth to develop financial literacy and other competencies that will prepare them to succeed in their transition to adulthood.
**There are multiple Coordinator positions available, each of which will oversee 2-3 DOE schools in Queens. Locations will vary and be discussed during the interview process**
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Program Coordinator will: ● Maintain all DYCD contractual obligations of the SYEP program at multiple DOE School locations and ensure that targets are being met on a weekly and monthly basis.
● Establish and maintain external collaborations with individuals and businesses to develop employment opportunities for high school students.
Be accountable for in-school job development and participant recruitment targets.
● Develop and maintain strong working relationships with Department of Education (DOE) staff, youth, parents, and partners.
● Work in a collaborative team, including participation in staff meetings, contractor meetings, and staff development in order to ensure program success.
● Coordinate recruitment and enrollment of program participants.
● Communicate with student applicants and participants by telephone and email.
● Assist with data collection and tracking of program outcomes to support reporting.
● Manage workflow by ensuring deadlines are met and work completed correctly.
● Perform general administrative duties, such as maintaining enrollment documents, management of YEPS database systems, and performing basic data-entry work.
SPECIFICATIONS FOR EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
● Bachelor's Degree in Education, Social Work, Non-Profit management, or another relevant subject required.
● Experience and/or understanding of SYEP programs
● Ability to convey and participate in team-oriented work.
● Ability to travel within Queens from one school location to another.
● Strong project management skills, including managing competing priorities and meeting deadlines.
● Demonstrate cultural competency through familiarity in working with people from a very diverse number of backgrounds.
● Outcome driven with ability to respond to changing circumstances and priorities.
● Ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure.
● Strong communication, written & verbal; interpersonal, networking, and transactional skills.
● Computer literate, including experience with Google Drive (Gmail, Calendar, Contacts, Docs, etc.); local area networks; and efficient use of the Internet.
● Familiarity with local placement agencies, job developers and opportunities preferred.
Hours: Full-Time Location: Multiple positions available, locations will vary across 2-3 partner DOE schools in Queens Start Date: ASAP Salary: Commensurate with experience.
How to apply: Please email a cover letter and résumé, to Adam Fier, Director of SYEP Initiatives, at AFier@commonpointqueens.org. Please indicate "Career Ready SYEP - Program Coordinator" in the subject of email.
Due to the high volume of applicants, only qualified candidates will be contacted.
Commonpoint Queens reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. Commonpoint Queens is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.