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.

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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.

- Strong knowledge of workforce development, youth employment, and NYC’s labor market landscape. - Demonstrated success building and managing employer partnerships and multi-stakeholder initiatives. - Experience in education-to-career pathway development or industry-informed training programs. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Ability to manage complex projects, meet deadlines, and collaborate across sectors. - Strong facilitation, negotiation, and relationship management skills.

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