Facilitator; SYEP

About CPC

Founded in 1965, the Chinese‑American Planning Council (CPC) is a social services organization advancing the social and economic well‑being of immigrant and low‑income New Yorkers through holistic services and community‑led impact. CPC is the nation’s largest Asian American social services organization and serves as a trusted community anchor to over 80,000 community members who are served by CPC annually through 50+ high‑quality programs and services across 35 sites in New York City.

CPC Education and Career Services (ECS) provides dynamic programs and activities that bridge youth and adults with their highest educational, economic and leadership potential. ECS believes it is never too early or too late to start learning, which is why we use an asset‑based approach to maximize clients’ current strengths. Whether in our schools, community centers, or internship sites, ECS creates equitable learning environments that promote leadership development, self‑advocacy and community building.

Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) is funded through the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) to provide NYC youth aged 14‑24 with paid, summer work experience and project‑based learning for up to six weeks in July and August.

• Location:
  
  Fort Hamilton High School – Brooklyn, NY 11209
• Position Type:
  Seasonal
• Education Level: High School Degree or Equivalent
• Salary: $22.00 – $27.00 per hour
• Hours:
  
  Up to 35 hours per week, through August 21, 2026
• Shift: Day and occasional weekends and evenings

• Design and facilitate interactive project‑based learning workshops related to positive youth development, including life skills, leadership, work readiness, financial literacy, higher education and healthy living.
• Facilitate workshops both in‑person and virtually.
• Coordinate scheduling of guest speakers and community service opportunities.
• Maintain participants’ attendance and progress records.
• Complete weekly data entry and submit reports as needed.
• Attend meetings and professional development training as required by CPC and funders.
• Fulfill other related duties as outlined by the Program Director.

• College student majoring in education or social science preferred (not required).
• Prior experience working with high‑school youth in a classroom setting; knowledge of teen and immigrant issues helpful.
• Excellent written, communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of MS Office applications and virtual platforms such as Zoom, Teams and Webex.
• Bilingual, fluent in English and any of Arabic, Chinese or Spanish.

• Hourly rate: $22.00 – $27.00.
• Up to 35 hours per week.
• Duration: through August 21, 2026.
• Eligible temporary staff receive mandatory benefits, including paid New York State  sick time.

Submit a resume and cover letter addressed to Julio Peña III via the CPC website (https://) or other selected online job boards. Combine all documents into one file. For questions, contact (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

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.