Workforce Coordinator - Careers In Sports High School

Summary

Global Kids (GK) cultivates the next generation of youth leaders through dynamic global citizenship and leadership development programs in New York City and Washington, D.C. Grounded in the belief that meaningful, lasting change begins with young people, Global Kids empowers youth to understand the world beyond their own experiences and to recognize their role in shaping it.

Through immersive learning, civic engagement, and leadership opportunities, Global Kids inspires young people to become active and informed citizens who take action on critical issues affecting their communities and the world. 

Our mission: Global Kids educates, inspires, and empowers youth to become global citizens who are actively engaged in the world and prepared for their future.

Our vision is a world where every young person has the education, inspiration, and support necessary to pursue their goals and lead with purpose. We envision a future in which youth are equipped with a global perspective, the tools to navigate complexity, and the resources to thrive—confident in their ability to create change, grounded in strong values, and driven by a lifelong commitment to active global citizenship.

Role Description: Global Kids’ (GK) mission is to educate, inspire, and mobilize youth to become global citizens who are positively engaged in the world and are prepared for their future. Over its 36-year history, the organization has engaged thousands of young people in its innovative youth development programs that promote global awareness and action, building their agency to affect change in their community and beyond. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, social work, non-profit management, or other relevant coursework or related work experience 
• 3-5 years of experience working with middle school or high school-aged youth
• 2-3 years of experience in workforce development, career counseling, case management, and/or program coordination
• Experience with DYCD-funded or other publicly funded youth workforce programs strongly preferred; familiarity with WIOA performance measures and documentation requirements a plus
• Understanding of a wide array of NYC social service resources for youth
• Commitment to and understanding of working in culturally diverse settings and using antiracist pedagogical practices
• Familiarity with local placement agencies, job developers, and opportunities preferred

Duties

• Maintain all DYCD contractual obligations of the Workforce program, ensuring enrollment, program and work experience hours, and documentation targets are met on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with parents, community members, school personnel, and other stakeholders.
• Support recruitment, registration, enrollment, and participation retention for program participants.
• Support youth in identifying their educational and career goals and plans.
• Ensure that all required documentation is accurate, up to date, maintained, and submitted via DYCD Connect.
• Oversee the development and execution of participant orientation and wraparound services. 
• Implement and conduct weekly workshops on college and career readiness, life skills, service learning, and student enrichment.
• Manage database/inventory of employment, training, and internship opportunities, in coordination with the Job Developer.
• Perform general administrative duties, including maintaining records and managing database systems.