Job Description

AHRC NYC is looking to hire a Workforce Development Coordinator for their Manhattan Employment Business Services (EBS) programs. The annual salary for this position is $62.5k-$65k. In addition, this position comes with a very generous benefit package which includes medical, dental and vision plans, generous paid time off, commuter benefits, tuition assistance, a 403(b)retirement plan with a matching benefit, health savings accounts, and other discount programs.

The Workforce Development Coordinator is responsible for the oversight of program staff...the Corporate Account Developer (Job Developer/Internship Coordinator), Work Readiness/DSP Certification Instructor and Case Managers (ECSC). In addition, they work closely with Program Director and DYCD to ensure compliance with the Advance and Earn training directives.

** Essential Responsibilities**

• Develop and implement workforce development activities pertinent to reaching program goals and outcomes. Evaluate educational materials and technologies to be used in work readiness and DSP certification training classes.
• Conduct staff training and orientation; arrange for internal/external training workshops.
• Mentor staff to help them develop strong teaching and relationship building skills.
• Work closely with Job Developer to build and strengthen community-based and employer relationships.
• Develop marketing materials to promote program at career fairs, high schools and community-based organizations that work with opportunity youth.
• Monitor staff performance and conduct semi-annual reviews.
• Assess participant performance to determine what ways instruction can be improved or enhanced.
• Review and approve employee timesheets.
• Collaborate with Academic team to ensure a positive educational experience for all program participants and work together to improve / enhance that experience.
• Maintain ongoing working relationship with DYCD.
• Ensure that participant files are in compliance and ready for internal/external audits.
• Attend management/supervisory meetings as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in human services, counseling or education is required with a minimum of three (3) years of workforce development experience serving opportunity youth.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized, creative and resourceful with ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to address groups both for training and community education purposes.
• Ability to supervise staff, effectively evaluate and motivate staff performance. Support, direct and discipline staff as necessary.
• Proven capacity to work productively in highly collaborative settings and to coordinate the needs of multiple stakeholders.
• Flexibility to operate in a rapidly-changing work environment, with ability to adapt and be sensitive to the organizational culture.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with staff, program participants, employers, community agencies and DYCD.
• Valid New York or Tri-State Driver’s license preferred.

Additional Information

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Paid time off (sick, personal & vacation)
• Paid Training
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health savings account
• 403(b) retirement plan
• 403(b) company match
• Life insurance
• Employee discount
• Referral Program

AHRC New York City is an Equal Opportunity Employer We consider applicants for all positions without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, gender, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, marital status, partnership status, military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, genetic information, or unemployment or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.