SYEP Borough Coordinator

About the Organization:

The Police Athletic League (or PAL) is New York City’s largest independent youth development organization. We operate diverse programs from Head Start, Day Car and Universal Pre-K programs; to elementary and middle school after-school programs, summer day camps and summer Play streets. We run evening teen centers and college readiness programs, as well as youth employment and juvenile justice programs. In its over a century of service, PAL is continuing its evolution and remains a vibrant and vital New York City institution.

Position Summary The SYEP Borough Coordinator is responsible for the planning, coordination, and day-to-day management of an assigned Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) contract. Under the supervision of the Deputy Director of Youth Employment, the Borough Coordinator oversees program operations, staff supervision, participant recruitment and enrollment, worksite development, compliance, and contract deliverables while ensuring a high-quality experience for participants, families, employers, and community partners.

The Borough Coordinator serves as a key point of contact for assigned SYEP programming and is responsible for ensuring that program activities are implemented effectively, timelines and requirements are met, and participant and worksite needs are addressed in a timely  addition to SYEP responsibilities, the Borough Coordinator supports the Youth Employment Department's broader workforce development initiatives and collaborates with departmental staff and external partners to expand opportunities for youth throughout the year.

Compensation $28.57 per hour | 35 hours per week Major Duties and Responsibilities Staff Management:
Recruit, interview, onboard, train, supervise, coach, and evaluate SYEP staff assigned to the contract. Provide ongoing guidance and support to ensure staff understand program expectations and meet performance standards.

Participant Recruitment and Enrollment:
Coordinate all aspects of participant recruitment, lottery selection, enrollment, orientation, placement, and onboarding in accordance with SYEP and agency requirements.

Program Operations:
Oversee the day-to-day implementation of the assigned SYEP contract, ensuring program activities, schedules, staffing, and services are delivered effectively and in accordance with established requirements.

Compliance and Contract Management:
Monitor program compliance, deadlines, policies, procedures, and contract deliverables. Ensure required documentation is complete, accurate, timely, and audit-ready in accordance with DYCD and PAL requirements.

Participant Records and Data Management:
Maintain accurate participant records and ensure required information is entered and maintained in applicable systems. Prepare reports and monitor data related to participation, attendance, performance, and program outcomes.

Worksite Development:
Develop, cultivate, and maintain relationships with employers, community organizations, and worksites. Identify opportunities to expand the network of worksite partners and strengthen employment opportunities for youth.

Year-Round Workforce Development:
Recruit and maintain worksite partnerships that can support both summer and year-round workforce development opportunities. Assist with recruitment and engagement of participants for additional Youth Employment programs and initiatives offered by PAL.Stakeholder Relations:
Serve as a primary point of contact for participants, parents and guardians, worksite supervisors, employers, community partners, and internal staff regarding SYEP operations, concerns, and program expectations.

Training and Meetings:
Coordinate and facilitate staff meetings, participant orientations, staff trainings,…