SYEP Coordinator

SYEP Program Coordinator Job Description 

Summary/Overview 

Global Kids, Inc. is seeking a dynamic, hard-working, and creative individual who is experienced in youth development, workplace development, global education, and social action, and is interested in working in a public school setting in the Bronx.  

In collaboration with the New York City Department of Education (DOE), Department of Youth and Community Development, and The Bronx Studio School of Writers and Artists Global Kids, will run a Summer Youth Employment Program focused on service learning and job training and placement for 12-18 years old youth. 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.  This program will engage the talents and interests of youth, develop their skills and competencies, provide positive adult role models, and give young people work opportunities.  
 

The goals and objectives of the 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 

Responsibilities: 

• Maintain all DYCD contractual obligations of the SYEP program and ensure that targets are being met on a weekly and monthly basis. 

• Supervise part-time staff and interns: establish work schedules, and tasks, and monitor and evaluate work performance. 
• Recruit and retain students for the program; Coordinate registration and enrollment of program participants 
• Develop and lead program orientation and training programs 
• Establish partner sites to serve as hosts for summer job placements for older high school youth 
• Design and implement curriculum for summer service-learning program for younger high school youth 

• 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 a database/inventory of employment, training, and internship opportunities 
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with Department of Education (DOE) staff, youth, parents, and partners 
• Attend supervision and staff meetings 

• 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 report 
• Create and submit monthly reports that track overall program progress and results to the Senior Director of Youth Employment Programs 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in education, Social Work, Non-Profit management, or other relevant subject matter. 
• 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 

• Cultural competency through familiarity with working with people from diverse backgrounds 
• Strong understanding of a wide array of NYC social service resources for youth 
• Excellent facilitation skills; experience with training/teaching high school-age youth 
• Outcome-driven with the ability to respond to changing circumstances and priorities. 
• Ability to work under pressure 

• Strong communication skills across multiple platforms 
• Computer literate, including experience with all Microsoft Office software packages; 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 

Salary:  This full-time, exempt position has an annual salary of $58,500. GK also offers affordable medical benefits (with plans as low as $1/month), dental and life insurance, paid holidays, and 12 vacation days (year 1), increasing thereafter based on years of employment, three personal days, and eight sick days. Additionally, the GK offices are closed between Christmas and New Year's Day. GK staff can also access retail discounts and other benefits through our Professional Employer Organization (PEO).

Global Kids, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity and do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, citizenship, mental or physical handicap or disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  We continue to support and promote equal employment opportunity, human dignity, and racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity.  

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