New York City, NY - Queens, NY

posted 27 days ago

Full-time
Queens, NY
Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities

About the position

The NYC Department of Design and Construction (DDC), Office of Diversity and Industry Relations (ODIR) seeks a Workforce Program Coordinator to support efforts in implementing the NYC Community Hiring Program. The selected candidate will collaborate with ODIR leadership to develop and manage workforce development strategies that connect underrepresented and underserved communities to quality employment opportunities on city-funded projects.

Responsibilities

  • Establishing metrics to monitor compliance with community hiring goals in city-funded contracts and generating detailed progress reports.
  • Developing and overseeing programs that prioritize the hiring of local residents, including individuals from low-income neighborhoods, NYCHA residents, and individuals facing employment barriers.
  • Partnering with labor unions, apprenticeship programs, and employers to create pathways to stable, well-paying jobs and career development opportunities.
  • Facilitating partnerships with the Department of Small Business Services (SBS), community-based organizations, and training providers to align workforce development resources with the program's objectives.
  • Organizing targeted recruitment efforts and outreach initiatives to promote the Community Hiring Program.
  • Providing support and guidance to contractors to ensure adherence to community hiring requirements.
  • Representing DDC and advancing program initiatives at networking events, workshops, and public forums.
  • Preparing reports, presentations, and recommendations for ODIR leadership to support policy development and resource allocation.
  • Leading regular meetings with internal teams and external stakeholders to address program challenges, share best practices, and refine strategies.
  • Managing calendars, tracking program deliverables, and coordinating strategic partnerships that support the Community Hiring Program.

Requirements

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.

Nice-to-haves

  • Background in Workforce Development, Business Management, Economics, Finance or Marketing or a related field, with an emphasis on workforce development in the construction sector.
  • Excellent organizational, time-management, verbal, and written skills.
  • Detail-oriented, able to manage multiple projects successfully.
  • Problem-solving skills and ability to present professional research, agency recommendations, and reports at workshops, seminars, board meetings, and other public events.
  • Strong familiarity with project management software and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Benefits

  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs.
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