Chinese-American Planning Council
Education Specialist (SYEP/WLG)
Chinese-American Planning Council, New York, New York, United States, 10001
Education Specialist
Reporting to the Program Director, the full-time Education Specialist will focus on maintaining existing relationships with community partners and stakeholders while creating new ones. The Education Specialist will also provide support in program guidelines outlined by DYCD. Essential 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. Mentoring and keeping track of student progress Collaborate with school-based programs during the school year and support as needed Fulfill other duties as assigned by the Program Director Qualifications Education and Experience: 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 Skills and Competencies: Must be culturally competent and provide services in a manner sensitive to participants' cultural heritage and traditions, life experience, sexual orientation and gender identity 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 Willing to travel to worksites via public transportation Willing to occasionally work weekends and/or evenings Bilingual in Spanish, Mandarin, or Cantonese Compensation & Benefits Overview $26.38 - $28.57 per hour; 35 hours per week with occasional weekends and evenings until March 2026 with opportunity for extension pending continuation of funding CPC offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to generous paid time off (holiday, sick and vacation time), Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance Coverage, Commuter Benefits, and a 403(b) Retirement Plan Interested individuals should submit their resume, along with a cover letter addressed to Raihan Mondal, when applying online via CPC's website or selected online job boards. All documents should be submitted as one single file. Applicants may reach out to careers@cpc-nyc.org with any questions or further inquiries. 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.
Reporting to the Program Director, the full-time Education Specialist will focus on maintaining existing relationships with community partners and stakeholders while creating new ones. The Education Specialist will also provide support in program guidelines outlined by DYCD. Essential 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. Mentoring and keeping track of student progress Collaborate with school-based programs during the school year and support as needed Fulfill other duties as assigned by the Program Director Qualifications Education and Experience: 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 Skills and Competencies: Must be culturally competent and provide services in a manner sensitive to participants' cultural heritage and traditions, life experience, sexual orientation and gender identity 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 Willing to travel to worksites via public transportation Willing to occasionally work weekends and/or evenings Bilingual in Spanish, Mandarin, or Cantonese Compensation & Benefits Overview $26.38 - $28.57 per hour; 35 hours per week with occasional weekends and evenings until March 2026 with opportunity for extension pending continuation of funding CPC offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to generous paid time off (holiday, sick and vacation time), Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance Coverage, Commuter Benefits, and a 403(b) Retirement Plan Interested individuals should submit their resume, along with a cover letter addressed to Raihan Mondal, when applying online via CPC's website or selected online job boards. All documents should be submitted as one single file. Applicants may reach out to careers@cpc-nyc.org with any questions or further inquiries. 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.