Future Ready Program Coordinator
11 days ago
Forest Hills
Job DescriptionABOUT COMMONPOINT:At Commonpoint, community is at the heart of everything we do. With more than 90 program sites and flagship locations in Little Neck, Bayside, Forest Hills, East Elmhurst, and Jamaica, we proudly serve over 125,000 individuals each year. From early childhood to older adulthood, we support people from all walks of life on their journeys from crisis to stability and empowerment. Our wide range of programs, spanning social services, education, and recreation, reflects our mission to build a more connected, inclusive, and thriving community for all. ABOUT THE ROLE:To continue advancing the impact we have across the communities we serve, Commonpoint is hiring a FutureReady Coordinator within the Youth Employment Department. The Youth Employment Department serves young people ages 14–24 through programs that combine career exploration, skill development, and meaningful work experiences. Programs include the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP), which provides young people with summer employment and career-readiness experiences, and FutureReady NYC (FRNYC), a reimagined high school experience designed to ensure students: • Gain essential career and workplace skills., • Participate in paid and other meaningful work-based learning experiences., • Earn early college credits., • Obtain industry-recognized credentials in high-demand fields. The FutureReady Coordinator supports the implementation of work-based learning (WBL) across participating FutureReady NYC schools, with a particular focus on coordinating the Workplace Challenge and supporting schools in delivering high-quality, career-connected experiences. Working closely with school teams, employers, students, Commonpoint staff, and intermediary partners, the Coordinator manages Work Based Learning (WBL) logistics, communication, documentation, data tracking, and follow-up; prepares students and partners for successful engagement; and helps ensure initiatives are accessible, well-organized, and aligned with FutureReady NYC program expectations and Key Implementation Measures (KIMs). This role reports directly to the Assistant Director of Future Ready. Across the agency, Coordinators are responsible for supporting effective program implementation and day-to-day operations, maintaining strong communication with internal and external partners, ensuring adherence to agency and funder requirements, and translating program goals into consistent practice through collaboration, organization, follow-through, and accountability. ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:Work-Based Learning & Workplace Challenge Coordination: • Coordinate the planning and day-to-day implementation of the Workplace Challenge and other FutureReady NYC work-based learning experiences across assigned schools., • Manage program timelines, schedules, logistics, student participation, employer engagement, and required deliverables from planning through completion., • Work with school teams and Commonpoint staff to ensure activities are well organized, career-connected, and aligned with FutureReady NYC expectations and Key Implementation Measures (KIMs)., • Support workshops, employer engagements, workplace visits, student presentations, and other career-connected activities., • Identify implementation challenges and coordinate timely solutions with the Assistant Director and relevant partners. School, Employer & Student Engagement: • Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned schools and maintain consistent communication with school staff, employers, students, and intermediary partners., • Coordinate planning meetings, orientations, implementation check-ins, and follow-up with participating partners., • Prepare students for successful participation through orientations and career readiness activities focused on workplace expectations, professional communication, teamwork, and presentation skills., • Prepare employer partners to engage effectively with students by communicating program goals, expectations, timelines, and responsibilities., • Monitor student and partner participation and address barriers or concerns that may affect successful program completion. Data, Documentation & Program Accountability: • Maintain accurate and timely records of student participation, employer engagement, program activities, milestones, and outcomes., • Track progress toward FutureReady NYC KIMs, participation goals, deadlines, and required deliverables., • Collect and maintain required documentation and ensure information is accurately entered into agency and program systems., • Use program data and feedback to identify gaps, follow up on outstanding requirements, and support continuous improvement., • Ensure activities and documentation meet Commonpoint, program, school, and funder requirements. Program & Team Support: • Maintain organized program calendars, trackers, materials, and resources to support consistent implementation across schools., • Collaborate with Youth Employment staff and other internal teams to coordinate programming and share effective practices., • Participate in team meetings, partner meetings, professional development, and program planning., • Support special events, showcases, and other FutureReady NYC or Youth Employment initiatives as needed. QUALIFICATIONS & KEY ATTRIBUTES: • Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience in youth development, education, workforce development, career readiness, program coordination, or a related field., • 2+ years of experience working with high school-aged youth and/or coordinating education, workforce development, work-based learning, or youth employment programs preferred., • Strong organizational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple schools, partners, timelines, and deliverables., • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build productive relationships with students, school staff, employers, and community partners., • Comfortable facilitating student workshops, orientations, meetings, and other group activities., • Detail-oriented and dependable, with strong follow-through and the ability to maintain accurate program records, documentation, and data., • Ability to identify challenges, problem-solve, and communicate issues or support needs in a timely manner., • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace; comfortable learning databases and other program management systems., • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, school- and community-based environment., • Demonstrated commitment to supporting young people and creating accessible, meaningful career-connected learning opportunities., • Flexible and adaptable, including the ability to travel between assigned school and program sites and accommodate occasional schedule changes related to student or employer activities. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:Commonpoint offers competitive base salaries benchmarked against comparable nonprofit organizations in the New York metropolitan area. Salaries are determined based on internal and external equity, as well as each position’s scope, qualifications, and organizational impact. We believe in compensating staff fairly and consistently, ensuring that all salary decisions align with our mission-driven commitment to equity and transparency. To maintain fairness across the organization, salary offers are set according to established salary bands and are not subject to negotiation. New hires typically start near the beginning of the salary range to allow for growth based on performance, professional development, and tenure. Our total rewards package reflects our dedication to employee well-being, growth, and recognition. Current benefits include: • Tiered health, dental, and vision insurance options., • Pension plan and 403(b) retirement savings opportunities., • Generous paid time off and family-supportive policies., • Professional development and education support to foster career growth., • Recognition and appreciation programs for exemplary performance., • Employee discounts on programs and services., • Access to free amenities, including private seasonal pool clubs and fitness facilities at select locations., • Long-service severance upon retirement. WORKING CONDITIONS:Consider the following: • This position operates across multiple settings, including Commonpoint offices, participating schools, employer/worksite locations, and community-based sites., • Regular local travel throughout New York City is required to support school-based programming, employer engagements, work-based learning activities, meetings, and special events., • Standard business hours generally apply; however, occasional early morning, evening, or weekend availability may be required for program activities, events, or employer engagements., • This is a 10-month program position. During July and August, employees will transition to support Commonpoint’s Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP), assisting with administrative responsibilities, program operations, and other program needs as assigned. Employees are expected to be flexible in supporting summer programming based on departmental and organizational needs., • Work may involve periods of standing, walking, and moving between classrooms, offices, worksites, and event spaces during program activities., • Employees are expected to follow all Commonpoint, school, worksite, and funder policies and procedures, including applicable safety, confidentiality, and youth-protection requirements. JOB DETAILS: • Location: 67-09 108th Street, Forest Hills, NY, 11375, • Salary Range: $57,500 - $60,000, • Working Schedule: Eg- Mon- Fri, 9am- 5pm, • Non Union Position, • In Person APPLICATION DETAILS:Please submit a cover letter and resume as a Word or PDF document only, to Elizabeth La Salle at elasalle@commonpoint.org . Please indicate "Future Ready Program Coordinator” in the subject line. Due to the high volume of applicants, only qualified candidates will be contacted. Commonpoint reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. Commonpoint is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
