Location: Jamaica,NY, USA
The Department of Design and Construction seeks to hire a Senior Program Coordinator of Business & Workforce Development to work within its Business Development Unit. Reporting to the Chief Business & Workforce Development Officer, the selected candidate will be responsible for supporting the unit head in the implementation of the strategies and processes of the program, as well as the management of the unit. Specifically, the Senior Program Coordinator will assist with managing program staff, consultants, budgets, and updating the unit's Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Using industry best practices and working with the workforce development community, the Senior Program Coordinator will help implement workforce development program initiatives to expand access to good jobs in the built industry. Other key responsibilities include working with community and trade organizations to increase interest in the Mentoring Program; working with the Office of Technology and Innovation to develop the Mentoring Access Portal (MAP).
Minimum 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.
Preferred Skills
Candidates should have knowledge of New York City Local Law 1 and Rules of the Procurement Policy Board. Candidate should be familiar with Section 3 and Local Hiring. Candidate should possess strong analytic and computer skills, including proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel and Access queries and reports. The candidate should have excellent verbal and written communication skills a strong client service ethic keen interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders at various organizational levels.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
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 individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.