Youth Employment and Activities Coordinator

About the role

The Youth Employment & Activities Coordinator plays a crucial role in promoting growth, leadership, and positive self-image among young people aged 14–24 at Grand Street Settlement sites. Reporting to the Program Director, this position oversees employment and attendance programs to foster a positive school-going culture.

Responsibilities

• Complete NYS OCFS Mandated Reporter and Foundations in Health and Safety training.
• On-site, day-to-day supervision of programs, services, and activities funded through SYEP.
• Serve as a liaison to worksites and conduct site visits.
• Manage SYEP and internship participants, including monitoring activities, ensuring timely and accurate submission of enrollment, payroll, and evaluations.
• Supervise SYEP Monitor, interns, and participants, maintaining participant files and documenting activities.
• Prepare periodic reports for the director and program leads, identify and document supportive services, and conduct pre-assessments and weekly assessments.
• Coordinate and implement school-wide attendance initiatives, create internship opportunities, and oversee the Success Mentoring program.
• Attend required department/agency meetings and enforce rules and regulations.

Requirements

• College degree preferred.
• 3+ years’ experience in youth development programs, especially youth employment opportunity programs.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, including the ability to make clear presentations and execute basic math skills.
• Strong time management, event coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and in various situations.
• Valid CPR/AED and First Aid/RTE certifications.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Qualifications

• NYSDOH Fingerprinting Screening.
• New York State Clearance Review Background Check.
• Three reference checks.
• Physical with updated TB test (fees may apply).
• Valid NYC Dept. of Health fingerprint clearance and State Central Registry (SCR) clearance (fees may apply).

SkillsTimeliness, attendance, and professionalism.

Ability to work with minimal supervision, meet deadlines, prioritize activities, and solve problems.

Effective communication and presentation skills.

Basic math skills.

Interpersonal skills, both in person and on the phone.

Professionalism and sensitivity to participants' cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.

Benefits

Salary range: $48,000 - $50,000 per year.

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8 am - 4 pm / 9 am - 5 pm, some late evenings and weekends.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

To apply, please submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position. If selected, provide three professional references (at least two from a former supervisor) through the provided link. No phone calls, please!