Project Development Coordinator Workforce Development

Project Development Coordinator for Workforce Development

The New York City Parks Workforce Development unit partners with various city agencies to create employment programs for all New Yorkers. Our signature program, the Parks Opportunity Program (POP), provides innovative career assistance to Parks' transitional employment trainees, who gain paid work experience cleaning and greening parks throughout New York City.

Major Responsibilities:

• Assist with coordinating operations of a Workforce Development training facility.
• Provide training and operational support for all Workforce Development Training programs.
• Manage and maintain assets, including small equipment, vehicles, inventory and order supplies as necessary.
• Develop curriculum, create power point presentations and lead groups of trainees and provide hands-on and classroom training to staff.
• Support management in completing maintenance checklists and follow up on related action items.
• Provide general office support, maintain electronic and hardcopy files and answer phones.
• Assist with planning, preparation and setup of special events and projects as necessary and provide technical assistance.

Work Location:

Passerelle Building, Queens