City of New York · 1 day ago
Deputy Director of Employer Engagement and Partnerships
Manhattan, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$63K/yr - $97K/yr
2+ years expThe City of New York's Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) is dedicated to supporting community-based organizations to alleviate poverty and enhance opportunities for New Yorkers. They are seeking a Deputy Director of Employer Engagement and Partnerships to develop employer partnerships and manage existing relationships, ensuring equity in workforce development and leading special projects to strengthen DYCD's programming.
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Responsibilities
Develop and maintain consistent relationships with employers and partners, ensuring alignment with WIOA legislation and program goals, building trust and buy-in, and providing guidance as a thought partner
Manage end-to-end delivery and monitoring of equity-driven employer engagement strategies and special projects, including project planning and analysis, resource management, driving or overseeing project execution, and reporting of status and impact to senior management
Lead the development and execution of training and technical assistance to community-based organizations (CBOs), employers, and colleagues to strengthen worksite quality and improve employment outcomes for program participants
Leverage the latest digital technologies and creative/marketing tools to support development of scalable, leading-edge solutions and effective storytelling of program impact and value propositions
Utilize and become proficient with DYCD’s web-based systems to manage partnerships (e.g., YEPS, DYCD Connect, SharePoint) to support partnership tracking and reporting
Analyze operations of workforce development programs by collecting information/reviewing statistics/other data regarding employer engagement and worksite development/quality
Conduct research and data analysis to assess employer engagement outcomes, identify trends, and recommend strategies for long-range planning
Work collaboratively across all DYCD workforce, youth services, and community development programs as well as with outside stakeholders, community-based organizations, and employers, ensuring workforce programs are inclusive and accessible to all participants and support DYCD’s mission and vision to support all New Yorkers regardless of race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, income, neighborhood, immigration status, or disability
Support Senior Director and Workforce Connect leadership team as needed, including special projects, events, and tasks as assigned
Flexible schedules are required and are at the discretion of the supervisor based on the program needs
Qualification
Required
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
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
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
Knowledge and experience working with WIOA-funded workforce development programming preferred
Expertise in partnership building across multiple stakeholders, including the public and private/corporate sector
Demonstrated supervisory and/or leadership skills/experience
Proven ability to develop strategic partnerships, cultivate mutually beneficial relationships, and gain buy-in and trust from diverse stakeholders
Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to innovate, adapt, and maximize impact by effectively leveraging limited time and resources
Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion in program design and implementation
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to analyze data and translate findings into actionable insights
Proven ability to work both collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced environment
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Strong interpersonal skills resulting in exceptional rapport with people
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfort using data-driven systems
Benefits
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Company
City of New York
City of New York, often called as New York City, is the most populous city in United States.
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