Internship Coordinator (Learning to Work) at Goddard Riverside Community Center

Job Details Learning to Work - New York NY Full-Time Bachelors $50251.98 - $54886.87 Salary/year 10am to 6pmDescription Organization Overview:The Goddard Riverside Community Center (Goddard Riverside) and the Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center (Isaacs Center) are well-established Manhattan community-based agencies that support services to approximately 30000 New Yorkers. We are two of New York Citys leading human services organizations meeting the needs of children youth and families homeless individuals and older adults throughout Manhattan and New York City. We work every day for a fair and just society where all people have the opportunity to make choices that lead to better lives for themselves and their families.Program Description:Goddard Riverside Community Center (GRCC) Learning to Work (LTW) for Transfer Schools Program at Edward Reynolds West Side High School provides students over-aged and under-credited ages 16 -21 with services and opportunities to foster engagement through academic and personal development that lead to earning a high school diploma. Primary goals include getting students to graduate with realistic and meaningful post-secondary plans gain knowledge and skills that will increase the employability and awareness of post-high school opportunities available to them. Some opportunities include higher education trade/technical schools and community service programs. Using the Primary Person Model each student has an LTW Staff Member as a support to minimize and/or remove barriers toward graduation including engaging students in college preparation and meaningful career exploration including subsidized internships academic and personal support services to increase self-direction and self-sufficiency.Purpose of Position:The LTW Internship Coordinator is expected to develop and manage the internships placements work-readiness career exploration and job development activities and job placements of the LTW program. The Coordinator will be instrumental in supporting and developing students career skills to ensure they are prepared for post-graduation opportunities. This position will serve as a liaison between Learning to Work and the business community to provide meaningful internships and support to the students and the program. Schedule: Monday through Friday 10am to 6pm and some evenings and weekends.Salary Range: $50251.98 - $54886.87Candidates must have the required qualifications to be considered for the position. The salaryoffer will be basedonthe candidates number of years experience in the exact orcomparableposition and additional preferred qualifications will be taken into account.Roles Responsibilities and Essential Duties 1. Develop Internship Worksites and Career Readiness Activities Solicit develop and cultivate internship and or job opportunities with private and public sector employers including small businesses and within Goddard Riverside Establish liaisons with corporate and nonprofit organizations for identification of employment internship and career exploration opportunities Maintain ongoing contact with employers to learn of new internship and/or employment needs Create curriculum on job skills work readiness and career explorationOrganize and implement special activities/events (job shadowing career panels etc.) which assist students to identify and define career interests for explorationDevelop and maintain data points related to internships and employment2. Student Support and Post-Graduation PlanningOversee placement and monitoring of participants at internship worksitesPartner with LTW staff to prepare and present workshops and exploratory activities as needed for development of students leadership life skills and self-efficacy Partner with LTW Team to ensure every student graduates with a postsecondary planAssist students in developing and achieving postsecondary goals through the use of SMART goals that are assessed throughout training and during career explorationSupport students to develop employability skills (Resume building Cover letter writing Mock Interviews completion of internship application job shadowing opportunities etc.) through individual and group activitiesProvide student intern support track student progress and participate in creating a seamless web of support for the student that includes staff family and community opportunities3. Administrative & Student Internship Data ManagementWork with Internship Team and worksites to ensure time and attendance are recorded properly and entered into our Paycom payroll managementsystem Conduct ongoing monitoring of internships sites (minimum once a month)Maintain records of worksites job opportunities internship placements position vacancies and successful employment applications with assistance from the Program Aide Record service/progress notes for students including but not limited to student interests and activities SMART goals attendance outreach individual counseling career and college advisement and exploration service and volunteer activities and other information as required by program. Assess for referrals to community based support services for students and family members4. Additional DutiesCollaborate in the successful management of the internship program with LTW Program Director GRCC staff NYCDOE Staff and the community.Strategize with team for program improvement.In collaboration with Program Leadership and ADED develop program protocols and practicesMaintain and organize all required records and files according to organization and contractual requirements and standardsCollaborate with LTW Program Director with functions such as special events performances school community eventsParticipate in advocacy and community building efforts as needed to bring visibility and voice for the program school community and Goddard Riverside Community CenterAttend and participate in-school / community-based meetings administrative meetings professional development trainings and other meetings as needed. Complete tasks and/ projects assigned by Counseling Director LTW Program Director ADED and DED. Qualifications/Educational RequirementsBachelors degree in related field Minimum of two years of experience providing job development career exploration/work-readiness and/or community building/organizing Experience with teens older youth and/or young adultsKnowledge of evidence-based and/or Best Practices to internship development and placementMust obtain Department of Education fingerprint clearance and maintain throughout duration of employment.Skills Knowledge and AbilitiesOutstanding communication skillsAbility to self-reflectEfficient and organizedSelf-starterKnowledge of best workforce approaches for teens and young adults Team playerKnowledgeable or willing to learn web-based systemsCompassionateSense of humor a plusFlexibility Multitasker Fluency in Spanish is desirablePhysical RequirementsFrequent walking and standingWork EnvironmentSchool CommunityFast pacedTeam Oriented Employee Benefits:Medical/Dental/VisionLife Insurance/Commuter benefits/Employee Assistance Program (EAP)/Flexible Spending Accounts403B Thrift Retirement Plan12 Annual Sick Days12 Agency Holidays20 Days or 4 Weeks of Paid Time off and an additional week (5) days after 5 years of employmentTotal of more than 6 weeks (a month and half) of paid time offWe are committed to building an inclusive workplace community grounded in respect for differences. We support hiring a broadly diverse team of qualified individuals who will contribute to our organizations.Goddard Riverside and Isaacs Center provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion creed gender national origin age disability marital or veteran status sexual orientationgender identityor any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.Required Experience:Intern Key Skills Aerospace Engineering,Data Entry,Business Management,Flexcube,Contract Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 50251 - 54886