Youth Employment Program Liaison (Full-time through)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Employer & Partnership Oversight

• Serve as the primary liaison between MSYEP and employer/host site partners.
• Monitor and oversee all employer partnerships to ensure alignment with program expectations and youth workforce standards.
• Develop track and manage Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) and partnership agreements.
• Ensure all employer documentation is complete current and compliant prior to participant placement.
• Conduct routine and unannounced site visits to monitor worksite conditions participant engagement and adherence to program policies.
• Address and document any employer-related concerns performance issues or compliance discrepancies.

Compliance & Program Monitoring

• Ensure host sites comply with City policies labor standards and youth employment guidelines.
• Maintain accurate documentation of employer files compliance records and site visit reports.
• Identify and escalate compliance issues to the Operational Lead as appropriate.
• Support corrective action processes when host sites fail to meet program standards.
• Assist in preparing documentation for internal audits monitoring reviews and reporting requirements.

Administrative & Operational Support

• Perform administrative duties related to employer coordination participant placement and program documentation.
• Maintain organized digital and physical records of all employer and participant documentation.
• Assist in scheduling orientations employer meetings and training sessions.
• Support data entry tracking systems and internal reporting mechanisms.

Payroll & Timesheet Support

• Assist the Operational Lead with reviewing and verifying participant timesheets prior to payroll submission.
• Ensure timesheets are properly signed and approved by host sites before processing.
• Identify discrepancies in attendance reporting and coordinate resolution with employers.
• Support payroll close-out procedures and documentation retention requirements.

Qualifications :

This is a 40-hour work week schedule but requires flexibility in hours (Overtime not allowed).  Schedule will be flexed based on support needed and may require some evening hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Public Administration Workforce Development Business Administration Social Services or a related field preferred (or equivalent work experience).
• Experience in workforce development youth programming employer engagement or program administration.
• Strong knowledge of compliance standards documentation requirements and administrative processes.
• Excellent organizational communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to conduct site visits and maintain professional employer relationships.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data tracking systems.

Core Competencies

• Attention to detail and compliance oversight
• Strong interpersonal and partnership-building skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution
• Professional judgment and discretion

Additional Information :

This is a limited time non-exempt position.  Employment Term is through September 30 2026

Note that this position does not offer benefits

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Equus Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce development services in North America. With a dedicated and passionate team Equus puts the industrys best practices to work by focusing on the development design and delivery of demand-driven workforce solutions.

When you join Equus you can expect extensive learning opportunities and networking programs. But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others.

At Equus we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included treated fairly and with respect. Equus Workforce Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color gender age pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity ancestry religion national origin veteran status physical or mental disability or reprisal or any other characteristic protected under state federal or local law.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time