Entry Level Community Development Jobs in New York

Job Location: New Utrecht High School - Brooklyn, NY 11214
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: 4 Year Degree
Salary Range: $70,000.00 - $74,000.00 Salary/year
Job Shift: Day and occasional weekends and evenings
Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

Founded in 1965, the Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC) is a social services organization advancing the social and economic well-being of immigrant and low-income New Yorkers through holistic services and community-led impact. CPC is the nation’s largest Asian American social services organization and serves as a trusted community anchor to over 80,000 community members who are served by CPC annually through 50+ high-quality programs and services across 35 sites in New York City. (For more information, please visit: https://www.cpc-nyc.org)

Education and Career Services (ECS) provides dynamic programs and activities that bridge youth and adults with their highest educational, economic and leadership potential. ECS believes it is never too early or too late to start learning, which is why we use an asset-based approach to maximize clients’ current strengths. Whether in our schools, community centers, or internship sites, ECS creates equitable learning environments that promote leadership development, self-advocacy, and community building. Our programs equip clients with essential skills and experiences today so that they are empowered to take the next step tomorrow.

After-School Program (NDA/Compass High) Funded through the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD). After-School Program offers youth participants a wide range of enrichment of workshops to promote lifelong skills needed to succeed academically, socially and professionally. These workshops include but not limited to Academic tutoring, College and work readiness, Leadership development, Guest Speaker series, mentoring opportunities and recreational activities.

Career Ready (SYEP) Funded through the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD), SYEP Program provides students between the ages of 14 to 21 with project-based learning opportunities and paid, summer work experience for up to six weeks in July and August. Youth aged 14-15 are engaged in projects that provide enriching career exploration, emphasize foundational work readiness skills, and help build social emotional learning skills. Youth aged 16-21 are placed in entry-level positions across a variety of sectors and industries. All participants are provided with workshops on job readiness, career exploration, financial literacy, continuing education and other life skills.

Work, Learn and Grow Program (WLG): Funded through the Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD), offers young people ages 16-19 from public schools in New York City an opportunity to strengthen work readiness skills, explore career, receive academic support, including guidance on postsecondary education and potential to earn college credits and paid internships.

• Act as a liaison between CPC and stakeholders, which includes funding agency, school leadership, community members, and community partners
• Oversee the administrative, programmatic, operational, and financial management of publicly funded youth development initiatives at New Utrecht High School.
• Determine programmatic and administrative priorities for the designated campus site with its relevant programs, assess current efforts, and identify areas for growth and improvement
• Hire, lead and support a diverse and talented team of the program staff
• Plan and facilitation of the social-emotional learning, interactive projects-based learning, career-readiness, college readiness, and basic life-skills workshops
• Ensure program is in compliance with target enrollment numbers, deliverables, and DYCD audits
• Administer program budget and monitor expenditures
• Ensure proper reporting and communications with government agencies
• Comply with DYCD policies and administrative procedures
• Promote a positive workplace culture; convene regular team meetings and check-ins with school leadership to assess program progress and challenges
• Assist the Director/Deputy Director of ECS, or school leadership with special projects and other strategic priorities as needed

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Social Work, Counseling or related field. Master’s Degree preferred
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience with High School youth in an after-school setting
• At least 2 years' experience in a supervisory capacity in a childcare program or related field of work
• Culturally competent professional committed to providing services in a manner that is sensitive to participants’ cultural heritage and traditions, life experiences, sexual orientation and gender identity
• Strong work ethic and demonstrated passion for working with diverse populations, especially immigrant and low-income communities
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, time management and decision-making skills
• Knowledge of MS office applications and virtual platform such as Zoom, Teams, and Webex.
• Willingness to travel to worksites via public transportation
• Fluency in Arabic/Chinese/Spanish a plus

• Annual salary of $70,000-74,000, 35 hours per week with nights and weekends as needed.
• CPC offers competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off (holiday, sick and vacation time), Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance Coverage, and 403(b) Retirement Plan.

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.