Assistant Coordinator for Program Operations, Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program (MSYEP)

City of Cambridge MA•Cambridge, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mayor's Summer Youth Employment Program (MSYEP), operated by the Office of Workforce Development (OWD), is a public sector summer employment program serving more than 1000 Cambridge teens every year. Under the supervision of the Director of Youth Employment, the Assistant Coordinator for Program Operations will manage day to day operations for MSYEP.

Requirements

Experience in youth development programming and staff supervision.
Experience working with diverse youth populations.
Two years’ experience in youth services program delivery.
Ability to work as part of a team, troubleshoot and communicate effectively.
Be responsible with sensitive data and hold confidentiality.
Commitment to Anti-Racism ideals and work.
The City of Cambridge’s workforce, like the community it serves, is diverse. Applicants must have the ability to work and interact effectively with individuals and groups with a variety of identities, cultures, backgrounds, and ideologies.

Nice To Haves

Background in Cambridge youth/education services and workshop facilitation skills a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist with youth intake and staff hiring/training.
Provide information to youth and parents.
Match participants with job assignments.
Enter data with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency.
Evaluate and support public sector job sites.
Plan and facilitate youth development workshops, and support staff in workshop delivery.
Plan and manage field trips and events.
Oversee program operations throughout summer.
With the Director of Youth Employment, supervise program liaisons and manage staff schedules.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.