Director of Employer Engagement and Partnerships
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Job Location:
New York City, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
1 hour ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) invests in a network of community-based organizations and programs to alleviate the effects of poverty and to provide opportunities for New Yorkers and communities to flourish. Overview The New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) invests in a network of community-based organizations and programs to alleviate the effects of poverty and to provide opportunities for New Yorkers and communities to flourish. Through DYCDs Workforce Connect division the agency provides New Yorkers with paid work experiences work readiness and occupational training academic support job placement services and financial empowerment through a variety of programs including those focused on youth (such as Summer Youth Employment Program and Work Learn and Grow) as well as out-of-school out-of-work (OSOW) community members. DYCD is seeking an experienced proactive results-oriented Director of Employer Engagement and Partnerships for the Workforce Connect division. The Director will be instrumental in managing existing employer relationships driving new partnership opportunities developing training and resources for contracted community-based organizations and overseeing operations for a team that works citywide and cross-sector to further enhance DYCDs workforce development efforts. The Director will manage three direct reports and work closely with the Senior Director to ensure effective delivery of program objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Employer Engagement Operations: Execute comprehensive strategies to cultivate and sustain partnerships with employers community-based organizations (CBOs) and other stakeholders to enhance career pathway opportunities through DYCDs workforce development programs.
- Team Leadership and Supervision: Manage a team of three staff members providing guidance support and professional development opportunities to ensure high-quality service delivery and achievement of program goals.
- Project Management and Oversight: Lead the planning execution and management of employer engagement initiatives ensuring efficient resource allocation monitoring outcomes and reporting on the status of each partnership to senior leadership.
- Partnership Development: Build relationships with employers across diverse sectors focusing on securing internships job placements and other career development opportunities for participants in high-growth industries. Evaluate partnerships and drive efforts to optimize their impact.
- Data-Driven Decision Making: Leverage data to assess the effectiveness of employer partnerships and the overall success of workforce development programs. Provide regular reports and insights to guide long-term planning and strategy.
- Capacity Building and Stakeholder Training: Train internal stakeholders CBOs and employers to improve program delivery enhance workforce readiness activities and ensure alignment with DYCDs mission.
- Cross-Department Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other DYCD departments external partners and community organizations to align efforts and maximize program impact.
- Stakeholder Communication: Serve as a thought partner for senior leadership in defining program goals addressing challenges and implementing solutions that advance DYCDs workforce development priorities.
- Special Projects: Support senior management with special projects events and other initiatives as needed to further the success of the organizations mission and goals.
COMMUNITY COORDINATOR - 56058
Qualifications :
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to 1 or 2 above. However all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in 1 above.
Additional Information :
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic including but not limited to an individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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