2027)

Equus•New Orleans, LA

About The Position

The Youth Employment Program Liaison provides administrative and compliance support for the Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program (MSYEP). The role is the primary point of contact for employer and host-site partners, ensuring adherence to program policies, reporting requirements, and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreements. The position monitors employer engagement, conducts site visits, supports payroll coordination, and maintains compliance standards to support program integrity and successful participant placement. The work combines office-based administrative duties with field-based site visits at employer locations throughout Orleans Parish. This is a 40-hour work week with flexible hours based on program support needs, potentially including some evenings. Overtime is not allowed. The position is limited-term, non-exempt, and runs through September 30, 2027. The posting states that the position does not offer benefits.

Requirements

Experience in workforce development, youth programming, employer engagement, or program administration.
Strong knowledge of compliance standards, documentation requirements, and administrative processes.
Strong organizational, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
Ability to conduct site visits and maintain professional employer relationships.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data tracking systems.
Ability to work a 40-hour week with schedule flexibility, including some evening hours as needed; overtime is not allowed.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Workforce Development, Business Administration, Social Services, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary liaison between MSYEP and employer or host-site partners.
Monitor employer partnerships to ensure alignment with program expectations and youth workforce standards.
Develop, track, and manage MOUs and partnership agreements.
Ensure employer documentation is complete, current, and compliant before participant placement.
Conduct routine and unannounced site visits to monitor worksite conditions, participant engagement, and compliance with program policies.
Address and document employer concerns, performance issues, and compliance discrepancies.
Ensure host sites comply with City policies, labor standards, and youth employment guidelines.
Maintain employer files, compliance records, and site visit reports.
Identify and escalate compliance issues to the Operational Lead as appropriate.
Support corrective action processes when host sites do not meet program standards.
Assist with documentation for internal audits, monitoring reviews, and reporting requirements.
Perform administrative duties related to employer coordination, participant placement, and program documentation.
Maintain organized digital and physical employer and participant records.
Assist with scheduling orientations, employer meetings, and training sessions.
Support data entry, tracking systems, and internal reporting mechanisms.
Assist the Operational Lead in reviewing and verifying participant timesheets before payroll submission.
Ensure timesheets are signed and approved by host sites before processing.
Identify attendance-reporting discrepancies and coordinate resolution with employers.
Support payroll close-out procedures and documentation retention requirements.