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About the Role

The Education Specialist will act as a liaison between CPC and worksites/industry partners, follow up with existing worksites, and develop new partnerships. This role involves conducting work readiness training, facilitating workshops, and assessing participant progress. The specialist will also provide support for the SYEP and WLG programs across three locations, collaborating with school-based programs as needed.

Responsibilities

Act as a liaison between CPC and worksites / industry partners
Follow up with existing worksites to ensure their continued participations
Develop new partnerships with variety sectors and industries
Conduct and facilitate work readiness training, interactive project-based learning workshops and program orientation
Meet with Director and other staff regularly to assess participants’ progress and challenges
Comply with all DYCD policies and administrative procedures
Provide support by responding to program related inquiries, matching participants to worksites, and site monitoring
Conduct participant/worksite surveys and evaluations; and assisting with audits and site visits from DYCD
Attend staff meetings trainings as required by CPC and DYCD
Assist with administrative aspects of the SYEP program with data entry, compiling, filing and organizing worksites and participants folders
Support the SYEP and WLG program in all 3 locations
Collaborate with school-based programs during the school year and support as needed
Report to and fulfill other duties as assigned by the Multisite Director

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Social Work, Counseling or related field
A minimum of 2 years’ experience working within the fields of youth and/or workforce development
Must be culturally competent and provide services in a manner sensitive to participants’ cultural heritage and traditions, life experience, sexual orientation and gender identity
Willing to travel to worksites via public transportation
Willing to occasionally work weekends and/or evenings

Skills

Excellent organizational and communication skills
Strong work ethic and demonstrated passion for working with immigrant and low-income communities, and youth development
Knowledge of MS office applications and virtual platform such as Zoom, Teams and Webex
Fluency in Chinese (Mandarin/Cantonese)

Location

Brooklyn, NY 11214

Work Type

Full Time
Day and occasional weekends and evenings

Experience Level

A minimum of 2 years’ experience working within the fields of youth and/or workforce development

Education Level

4 Year Degree

Salary/Compensations

$26.93 - $29.12 Hourly
$49K-$53K

Benefits

Generous paid time off (holiday, sick and vacation time)
Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance Coverage
Commuter Benefits
403(b) Retirement Plan

About the Company

Founded in 1965, the Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC) is a social services organization advancing the social and economic well-being of immigrant and low-income New Yorkers through holistic services and community-led impact.
CPC is the nation’s largest Asian American social services organization and serves as a trusted community anchor to over 80,000 community members who are served by CPC annually through 50+ high-quality programs and services across 35 sites in New York City.
CPC Education and Career Services (ECS) provides dynamic programs and activities that bridge youth and adults with their highest educational, economic and leadership potential.
ECS believes it is never too early or too late to start learning, which is why we use an asset-based approach to maximize clients’ current strengths.
Whether in our schools, community centers, or internship sites, ECS creates equitable learning environments that promote leadership development, self-advocacy, and community building.
Our programs equip clients with essential skills and experiences today so that they are empowered to take the next step tomorrow.
The Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) provides New York City youth between the ages of 14 to 24 with paid, summer work experience and project-based learning opportunities for up to six weeks in July and August.
Participants work in entry-level positions across a variety of sectors and industries, and are provided with workshops on job readiness, career exploration, financial literacy, continuing education and other life skills.
The Work, Learn and Grow Program (WLG) offers young people (between the ages of 16 and 20) from select NYC public schools an opportunity to strengthen work-readiness skills, explore careers, and receive academic support- including guidance on postsecondary education and the potential to earn a college credit.

Equal Opportunity

CPC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
CPC values a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages women, BIPOC, immigrants, LGBTQ+, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.