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About the Role

The SYEP Borough Coordinator is responsible for the planning, coordination, and day-to-day management of an assigned Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) contract. This role oversees program operations, staff supervision, participant recruitment and enrollment, worksite development, compliance, and contract deliverables, ensuring a high-quality experience for all stakeholders. The Coordinator also supports broader youth workforce development initiatives.

Responsibilities

Recruit, interview, onboard, train, supervise, coach, and evaluate SYEP staff.
Coordinate participant recruitment, lottery selection, enrollment, orientation, placement, and onboarding.
Oversee the day-to-day implementation of the assigned SYEP contract.
Monitor program compliance, deadlines, policies, procedures, and contract deliverables.
Maintain accurate participant records and ensure data is entered and maintained in applicable systems.
Develop, cultivate, and maintain relationships with employers, community organizations, and worksites.
Recruit and maintain worksite partnerships for summer and year-round opportunities.
Serve as a primary point of contact for participants, parents, worksite supervisors, employers, community partners, and internal staff.
Coordinate and facilitate staff meetings, participant orientations, staff trainings, workshops, and other program-related activities.
Conduct regular worksite visits and maintain communication with worksite supervisors.
Oversee participant attendance tracking, timesheet and payroll documentation.
Ensure participant and worksite incidents are documented, reported, and addressed.
Secure and coordinate appropriate facilities for program activities.
Collaborate to resolve participant, staff, worksite, and operational concerns.
Identify opportunities to improve program operations and quality.
Collaborate with Youth Employment staff on departmental initiatives and special projects.
Support the planning and implementation of broader workforce development initiatives.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Youth Development, Education, Human Services, Social Work, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
One to two years of experience in youth employment, workforce development, education, human services, program coordination, or a related field.
SYEP experience strongly preferred.
Experience coordinating programs, managing program operations, or working with youth-serving programs preferred.
Experience supervising, training, or providing guidance to staff preferred.
Strong organizational, leadership, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy.
Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
Experience working with databases, case management systems, or other program management systems preferred.
Ability to analyze program information and data.
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative team environment.
Demonstrated commitment to youth development and workforce development.
Willingness and ability to travel throughout the assigned borough.
Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends, or extended hours based on program needs.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.

Skills

Program management
Organizational skills
Staff supervision
Coaching
Staff development
Communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Relationship building
Attention to detail
Compliance
Priority management
Deadline management
Problem-solving
Decision-making
Critical-thinking
Teamwork
Microsoft Office proficiency
Youth development
Workforce development
Handling sensitive information
Professionalism
Discretion
Data analysis

Location

Jamaica, NY

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

1-2 years experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Salary/Compensations

$25.00 - $28.57 Hourly

About the Company

The Police Athletic League (PAL) is New York City’s largest independent youth development organization.
PAL operates diverse programs from Head Start, Day Care and Universal Pre-K programs; to elementary and middle school after-school programs, summer day camps and summer Playstreets.
PAL runs evening teen centers and college readiness programs, as well as youth employment and juvenile justice programs.
In its over a century of service, PAL is continuing its evolution and remains a vibrant and vital New York City institution.

Equal Opportunity

At the Police Athletic League, we seek people who are talented, creative and passionate to help create a more inclusive city and better futures for our youth.
We’re devoted to empowering communities and building the best places to work, and that goes for our own teams too.
The Police Athletic League is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected characteristic including, but not limited to, an individual’s sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
Employment with PAL is contingent upon successful completion of all the Agency’s lawful pre-employment checks, which may include a background check.