Job Details

Full Time Worksite Coordinator
Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)/ Work, Learn and Grow (WLG)
High School & College Success

Agency Overview:
Commonpoint is a multifaceted community center dedicated to sustaining and enhancing the quality of individual, family, and communal life throughout New York City, offering services to people of all ages, ability levels, stages of life, and backgrounds. They strive to meet the evolving needs of their community of over 100,000 members, ranging from providing in-school and after-school programs, professional and career development, assistance with food insecurity, legal services, financial counseling, mental health services, senior classes, dementia care programs, and tax preparation assistance, to name a few. Commonpoint has grown tremendously in the last five years and now has a mission-driven staff of 3,000 and over 80 sites in the five boroughs.

MINIMUM DESCRIPTION
Commonpoint’s Youth Workforce Department comprises a number of different programs serving individuals
predominantly from 14-24 years old. SYEP provides New York City youth with summer employment and
educational experiences that build on their individual strengths and incorporate youth development
principles. These principles include engaging the talents and interests of youth, developing their skills and
competencies, and providing positive adult role models.

ABOUT POSITION
The Worksite Coordinator plays a key administrative and support role within the Youth Workforce
Department. Reporting to the Manager of Employer Engagement, the coordinator is primarily responsible
for managing worksite documentation, supporting employer relations, tracking youth placements, and
maintaining communication with program stakeholders. The role is central to ensuring smooth operational
support for SYEP and other workforce initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Administrative & Data Management

Program and Employer Engagement Support
● Serve as a secondary liaison for employer engagement and worksite coordination—conducting site visits, providing technical assistance to worksite supervisors, and maintaining strong relationships year-round.
● Support the selection, placement, and matching process of interns to appropriate worksites based on interest and skill.
● Collaborate with internal teams (Job Developers, Program Directors, and Coordinators) to align youth placements with program goals and employer expectations.

Monitoring & Evaluation
● Monitor participant performance and workplace conduct; provide guidance and referrals as necessary to ensure successful experiences.
● Collect employer feedback on job performance, required skills, and training needs to inform continuous program improvement.
● Assist in quality assurance and ensure all worksite engagements meet program and compliance standards.

QUALIFICATIONS:
● Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent relevant work experience in workforce development, youth programs, or administrative coordination.
● Strong organizational and administrative skills, with attention to detail.
● Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with YEPS or similar data management systems is a plus.
● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, especially in working with youth and employers.
● Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
● Prior experience in youth employment programs or nonprofit settings is strongly preferred.

JOB DETAILS
Schedule: Full Time
Salary: $55,000 - $60,000

APPLICATION DETAILS:
Please submit a cover letter and resume, as a Word or PDF document only, to Yhon Ayure at yayure@commonpoint.org. Please indicate “Worksite Coordinator - SYEP" 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.