SYEP Borough Coordinator

POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE INC•New York, NY

4d•$25 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The SYEP Borough Coordinator plans, coordinates, and manages day-to-day operations for an assigned Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) contract under the supervision of the Deputy Director of Youth Employment. The role oversees staff supervision, participant recruitment and enrollment, worksite development, program compliance, and contract deliverables, ensuring a high-quality experience for participants, families, employers, and community partners. The Coordinator is a key contact for assigned SYEP programming and ensures activities are implemented effectively, requirements and timelines are met, and participant and worksite needs are addressed promptly. The Coordinator also supports the Youth Employment Department’s broader workforce development initiatives, collaborating with department staff and external partners to expand year-round opportunities for youth. The position is based in Jamaica, New York, pays $28.57 per hour, and is scheduled for 35 hours per week. It requires travel throughout the assigned borough and occasional evening, weekend, or extended-hour work based on program needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Youth Development, Education, Human Services, Social Work, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
One to two years of experience in youth employment, workforce development, education, human services, program coordination, or a related field.
Strong program management and organizational skills.
Ability to supervise, coach, and develop staff.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with youth, families, staff, employers, community partners, and other stakeholders.
Ability to build and maintain relationships with employers, community organizations, and other stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records and documentation in accordance with program and contractual requirements.
Strong leadership, time-management, problem-solving, decision-making, and critical-thinking skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, and other computer-based systems.
Ability to analyze program information and data and use findings to support program operations and decision-making.
Ability to work independently and contribute effectively to a collaborative team environment.
Demonstrated commitment to youth development, workforce development, and meaningful employment and career development opportunities for young people.
Willingness and ability to travel throughout the assigned borough and work occasional evenings, weekends, or extended hours based on program needs.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive participant, employee, and program information.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the agency’s lawful pre-employment checks, which may include a background check.

Nice To Haves

SYEP experience.
Experience coordinating programs, managing program operations, or working with youth-serving programs.
Experience supervising, training, or providing guidance to staff.
Experience working with databases, case management systems, or other program management systems.

Responsibilities

Recruit, interview, onboard, train, supervise, coach, and evaluate SYEP staff assigned to the contract.
Coordinate participant recruitment, lottery selection, enrollment, orientation, placement, and onboarding in accordance with SYEP and agency requirements.
Oversee day-to-day implementation of the assigned SYEP contract, including program activities, schedules, staffing, and services.
Monitor compliance, deadlines, policies, procedures, and contract deliverables; ensure documentation is complete, accurate, timely, and audit-ready.
Maintain accurate participant records and enter required information into applicable systems.
Prepare reports and monitor participation, attendance, performance, and program-outcome data.
Develop and maintain relationships with employers, community organizations, and worksites, and identify opportunities to expand youth employment partnerships.
Recruit and maintain worksite partnerships that support summer and year-round workforce development opportunities.
Assist with recruitment and engagement of participants for other PAL Youth Employment programs and initiatives.
Serve as a primary point of contact for participants, parents and guardians, worksite supervisors, employers, community partners, and internal staff.
Coordinate and facilitate staff meetings, participant orientations, staff trainings, workshops, and other program activities.
Conduct regular worksite visits and communicate with worksite supervisors to monitor participant experiences, address concerns, and ensure worksites meet program expectations.
Oversee participant attendance tracking, timesheet and payroll documentation, and related processes; address attendance or payroll concerns promptly.
Ensure participant and worksite incidents are documented, reported, and addressed under PAL policies and SYEP requirements; escalate significant concerns as appropriate.
Secure and coordinate facilities for program activities, orientations, trainings, workshops, and other SYEP events.
Collaborate with department staff and external stakeholders to resolve participant, staff, worksite, and operational concerns.
Identify program improvements and recommend strategies to improve operations, participant engagement, worksite partnerships, and overall quality.
Collaborate with Youth Employment staff and other PAL departments on initiatives, special projects, events, and cross-functional priorities.
Support planning and implementation of PAL workforce development initiatives that expand youth access to employment, career exploration, and professional development.
Assist with special projects and support other Youth Employment programs and initiatives as assigned.
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.