School Based Program Coordinator, Summer Youth Employment Program
School Based Program Coordinator, Summer Youth Employment Program Seasonal (Full-Time Hours) STATEMENT OF THE JOB Central Queens YM & YWHA and Samuel Field YM & YWHAs Youth Workforce Department is comprised of a number of different programs serving individuals predominantly from 14-24 years old. The individual hired as the School Based SYEP Program Coordinator will be working at a DOE high school based in Queens. Program Overview: In collaboration with the New York City Department of Education (DOE), Department of Youth and Community Development, Central Queens Y will run Summer Youth Employment Program for 150 students at a select school in Queens. 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 Senior Director of Youth Employment Programs. The goals and objectives of School Based 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 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Program Coordinator will: * Maintain all DYCD contractual obligations of the SYEP program and ensure that targets are being met on a weekly and monthly basis * Required to hire, supervise, and evaluate all staff working within the program, establish work schedules, tasks and evaluate work performance * Establish and maintain external collaborations with individuals and businesses to develop employment opportunities for high school students * Be accountable for significant job development and participant recruitment targets * Develop and maintain database/inventory of employment, training, and internship opportunities * Create and submit monthly reports that track overall program progress and results to Senior Director of Youth Employment Programs * Develop and maintain strong working relationships with Department of Education (DOE) staff, youth, parents, and partners * Coordinate registration and enrollment of program participants * Attend supervision and staff meetings In his/her administrative capacity, the Program Coordinator will: * Conduct research, compile data, and prepare papers for consideration and presentation by the Manager * Perform general administrative duties, such as maintaining records, management of database systems, and performing basic bookkeeping work * File and retrieve documents, records, and reports SPECIFICATIONS FOR EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING * Bachelor's Degree in Education, Social Work, Non Profit management, or other relevant subject required * Experience and understanding of youth workforce programs, including at least one year in a supervisory role * Ability to convey and participate in team oriented work * 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.