Youth Opportunity Specialist
$62,868–$97,593 year
On-site · New York City, New York, United States
Job Summary
The Youth Opportunity Specialist role involves establishing, developing, and managing partnerships with workforce development programs and community-based organizations, providing contract management support for DYFJ workforce programming, assisting with enrollment in the DYCD Summer Youth Employment Program, organizing events and professional development trainings, traveling to sites across New York City to work directly with youth and partner agencies, evaluating programs through observations and surveys, and preparing reports. The position requires attending community events and travel to ACS-operated detention facilities, provider agencies, and DOE-operated schools within the five boroughs and adjacent areas. The role emphasizes collaboration with youth, families, and stakeholders to deliver education support, workforce development, and youth services within the DYFJ framework.
Required Qualifications
- 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 the above, with at least one year of experience as described in the first item.
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