We are seeking a resourceful and motivated Employment / Internship Coordinator to support a two-year workforce development initiative serving youth and young adults ages 13–25 in the Bronx. This program focuses on creating meaningful employment, internship, and educational opportunities for young people referred in collaboration with the Bronx District Attorney’s Office.

The ideal candidate brings experience in workforce development, youth services, or employment coordination, along with strong relationship-building and organizational skills. This role will focus on developing employer partnerships, preparing participants for the workforce, and supporting successful placements while collaborating with a multidisciplinary case-management team.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with employers, internship sites, vocational programs, schools, training providers, and community organizations to expand career opportunities for participants.

• Identify and coordinate employment, internship, vocational training, credentialing, and educational opportunities aligned with participants’ interests and goals.

• Facilitate employment readiness workshops, soft-skills training, and individual career coaching, including resume development, job applications, and interview preparation.

• Assess participant strengths, interests, barriers, and employment readiness to support individualized service planning and appropriate job or internship placements.

• Coordinate internship and employment placements, manage timesheets, monitor attendance, and maintain regular communication with worksite supervisors.

• Track participant performance and retention, proactively addressing attendance concerns, workplace challenges, and barriers to successful employment.

• Support participants in pursuing educational and career pathways, including high school equivalency programs, vocational certifications, and professional licensing.

• Collaborate with Mentor Advocates, program leadership, and community partners to coordinate referrals, case-management services, and participant engagement.

• Maintain accurate records of participant progress, employment outcomes, attendance, and retention while participating in team meetings, case conferences, program activities, and evaluation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Workforce Development, Social Work, Education, Business, Criminal Justice, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

• Experience in workforce development, internship coordination, employment services, youth development, or case management preferred.

• Strong relationship-building and networking skills, with the ability to develop employer partnerships and identify meaningful career opportunities.

• Experience facilitating workshops, providing career coaching, or supporting employment readiness initiatives.

• Excellent organizational, communication, and documentation skills, with the ability to manage multiple participants, placements, and deadlines.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and provide community-based services.

• Experience working with justice-involved or high-risk youth is a plus, along with a commitment to supporting young people’s long-term personal and professional development.

Compensation & Schedule

• Location: Bronx, NY

• Employment Type: Two-year program initiative

• Salary: $59,000 annually

• Schedule: Not specified in the original description.