Facilitator (SYEP)
Facilitator (SYEP)
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Job Description
Job Details
Description
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION
Founded in 1965 the ChineseAmerican Planning Council Inc. (CPC) aims to promote the social and economic empowerment of Chinese American immigrant and lowincome communities. Today CPC is the nations largest Asian American social services agency and offers more than 50 programs at over 35 sites throughout New York City including early childhood education schoolage care youth services workforce development community services and senior services. CPC strives to be the premier social service and leadership development organization. In 2017 CPC launched Advancing Our CommUNITY its organizationwide strategy to expand services to address persistent needs and emerging trends and to improve leadership skills among staff and community members. In 2022 our core programs and emergency services reached 200000 people living in all five boroughs and all 51 city council districts. In the summer of 2022 CPC was recognized as the number one Chinese American organization in New York City to recommend to a Chinese immigrant looking for inlanguage and culturally competent resources according to a recent survey. This accomplishment is a testament to the incredible work and dedication of our staff. (For more information please visit: SUMMARY
Funded through the Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) provides youth ages 14 to 24 years old with projectbased learning opportunities and paid summer work experience for up to six weeks in July and August. Participants work in entrylevel positions across a variety of sectors and industries and are provided with workshops on job readiness career exploration financial literacy continuing education and other life.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist with recruitment and enrollment of selected participants
- Follow up with existing worksites to ensure their continued participation
- Develop new partnerships with a variety of sectors and industries
- Conduct and facilitate work readiness training interactive projectbased learning workshops and program orientation
- Design and facilitate informative workshops related to positive youth development such as life skills leadership skills work readiness financial literacy and higher education and healthy living
- Coordinate the scheduling of guest speakers community service opportunities
- Maintain participants attendance and progress
- Attend meetings and professional development training as required by CPC and funders
- Fulfill other related duties as outlined by the Program Director
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
- College student majoring in education or social science preferred but not required
- Prior experience working with high school youth in a classroom setting; knowledge of teen and immigrant issues helpful
Skills and Competencies:
- Excellent written communication interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of MS office applications and virtual platforms such as Zoom Teams and Webex.
- Bilingual; fluency in English and any of the following languages Arabic/Chinese/Spanish.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS OVERVIEW
- $22.00 $27.00 per hour; 18 25 hours per week with occasional weekends through the end of August 2025
- CPC offers eligible temporary staff members mandatory benefits including paid New York State sick time
HOW TO APPLY
Interested individuals should submit their resume along with a cover letter addressed to Julio Pea when applying online via CPCs website: or selected online job boards. All documents should be submitted as one single file. Applicants may reach out to with any questions or further inquiries.
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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Temp
