City Year · 1 day ago
Talent Pathways Senior Manager
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$70K/yr - $78K/yrCity Year is a nonprofit organization focused on education and youth development. The Talent Pathways Senior Manager will lead the Work Study Pilot Program, managing recruitment and onboarding of college students for internship roles while building strategic partnerships to enhance career pathways into education and mental health.
CommunitiesEducationNon Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
Implement City Year New York’s 18-month Work Study Pilot Program
Recruit and onboard college work-study students for 300-hour Student Success Coach Intern roles
Ensure compliance with grant requirements
Oversee internship placement, training, coaching, and support across fall, spring, and summer cycles
Create guides for other City Year sites to use to launch a work study pilot
Establish partnerships with at least five colleges/universities to source work-study candidates
Develop relationships with financial aid offices to streamline work-study eligibility and placement
Build partnerships with CUNY, SUNY, private universities, NYC Public Schools, and DYCD programs (e.g., FutureReadyNYC, Work Learn Grow, SYEP)
Support initiatives to advance credit-for-prior-learning and recruit students interested in education and mental health careers
Pair 300-hour work-study roles with 1,200-hour AmeriCorps roles for full-day school coverage
Create and implement scheduling systems that maximize efficiency and minimize cost
Position the pilot as a career pathway into education and mental health, connecting participants to AmeriCorps service, teacher preparation programs, and careers in mental health
Track and report career progression metrics (e.g., percentage of interns transitioning to a second year of service, teaching roles, etc)
Collaborate with the Director of AmeriCorps Member Experience, Chief of Staff, and Managing Director of Impact on site talent pathways strategy
Collect and analyze data on cost savings and student impact metrics (attendance, engagement, academic support)
Produce quarterly reports for leadership and funders, highlighting lessons learned and scalability potential
Draft and administer mid-term and end-of-semester surveys for interns and supervisors
Document outcomes and best practices to inform future grant proposals and revenue expansion
Contribute insights to City Year New York’s New York State Strategy and broader funding diversification efforts
Qualification
Required
Proven experience in managing educational or community programs, particularly those involving work-study or internship placements
Experience in recruiting, training, and onboarding college students or young adults
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strategic partnerships with colleges, universities, and community organizations
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
Proficiency in collecting and analyzing data to measure program impact and inform decision-making
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for reporting and relationship-building
Strong problem-solving skills to develop creative solutions for program challenges
Familiarity with educational pathways, mental health careers, and the role of AmeriCorps in education
Knowledge of grant management and compliance requirements, particularly in educational settings
A strong commitment to improving educational outcomes for under-resourced communities
Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders, including students, schools, and community organizations
Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances and the needs of the program
Preferred
Experience or familiarity with NYC public schools
Experience or familiarity with Work-Study programs
City Year or AmeriCorps alum
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Accidental death and dismemberment and disability coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) plan(s)
Company
City Year
City Year is an organization that recruits young people for community service in 24 U.S. cities, as well as London and Johannesburg.
Founded in 1988
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1MKey Investors
Carnegie Corporation of New YorkNike
2025-12-10Grant· $1M
2023-09-27Grant
2023-02-15Grant
Leadership Team
Jim Balfanz
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Brown
Co-Founder
Recent News
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2025-12-10
2025-12-09
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