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Future Ready Program Coordinator
Job Location:
Job Location:
Forest Hills, PA - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 57500 - 60000
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
1 October 2026 (19 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
29 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
ABOUT COMMONPOINT:
At Commonpoint community is at the heart of everything we do. With more than 90 program sites and flagship locations in Little Neck Bayside Forest Hills East Elmhurst and Jamaica we proudly serve over 125000 individuals each year. From early childhood to older adulthood we support people from all walks of life on their journeys from crisis to stability and empowerment. Our wide range of programs spanning social services education and recreation reflects our mission to build a more connected inclusive and thriving community for all.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
To continue advancing the impact we have across the communities we serve Commonpoint is hiring a FutureReady Coordinator within the Youth Employment Department. The Youth Employment Department serves young people ages 1424 through programs that combine career exploration skill development and meaningful work experiences. Programs include the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) which provides young people with summer employment and career-readiness experiences and FutureReady NYC (FRNYC) a reimagined high school experience designed to ensure students:
- Gain essential career and workplace skills.
- Participate in paid and other meaningful work-based learning experiences.
- Earn early college credits.
- Obtain industry-recognized credentials in high-demand fields.
The FutureReady Coordinator supports the implementation of work-based learning (WBL) across participating FutureReady NYC schools with a particular focus on coordinating the Workplace Challenge and supporting schools in delivering high-quality career-connected experiences. Working closely with school teams employers students Commonpoint staff and intermediary partners the Coordinator manages Work Based Learning (WBL) logistics communication documentation data tracking and follow-up; prepares students and partners for successful engagement; and helps ensure initiatives are accessible well-organized and aligned with FutureReady NYC program expectations and Key Implementation Measures (KIMs). This role reports directly to the Assistant Director of Future Ready.
Across the agency Coordinators are responsible for supporting effective program implementation and day-to-day operations maintaining strong communication with internal and external partners ensuring adherence to agency and funder requirements and translating program goals into consistent practice through collaboration organization follow-through and accountability.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work-Based Learning & Workplace Challenge Coordination:
- Coordinate the planning and day-to-day implementation of the Workplace Challenge and other FutureReady NYC work-based learning experiences across assigned schools.
- Manage program timelines schedules logistics student participation employer engagement and required deliverables from planning through completion.
- Work with school teams and Commonpoint staff to ensure activities are well organized career-connected and aligned with FutureReady NYC expectations and Key Implementation Measures (KIMs).
- Support workshops employer engagements workplace visits student presentations and other career-connected activities.
- Identify implementation challenges and coordinate timely solutions with the Assistant Director and relevant partners.
School Employer & Student Engagement:
- Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned schools and maintain consistent communication with school staff employers students and intermediary partners.
- Coordinate planning meetings orientations implementation check-ins and follow-up with participating partners.
- Prepare students for successful participation through orientations and career readiness activities focused on workplace expectations professional communication teamwork and presentation skills.
- Prepare employer partners to engage effectively with students by communicating program goals expectations timelines and responsibilities.
- Monitor student and partner participation and address barriers or concerns that may affect successful program completion.
Data Documentation & Program Accountability:
- Maintain accurate and timely records of student participation employer engagement program activities milestones and outcomes.
- Track progress toward FutureReady NYC KIMs participation goals deadlines and required deliverables.
- Collect and maintain required documentation and ensure information is accurately entered into agency and program systems.
- Use program data and feedback to identify gaps follow up on outstanding requirements and support continuous improvement.
- Ensure activities and documentation meet Commonpoint program school and funder requirements.
Program & Team Support:
- Maintain organized program calendars trackers materials and resources to support consistent implementation across schools.
- Collaborate with Youth Employment staff and other internal teams to coordinate programming and share effective practices.
- Participate in team meetings partner meetings professional development and program planning.
- Support special events showcases and other FutureReady NYC or Youth Employment initiatives as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS & KEY ATTRIBUTES:
- Bachelors degree preferred or equivalent experience in youth development education workforce development career readiness program coordination or a related field.
- 2 years of experience working with high school-aged youth and/or coordinating education workforce development work-based learning or youth employment programs preferred.
- Strong organizational and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple schools partners timelines and deliverables.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build productive relationships with students school staff employers and community partners.
- Comfortable facilitating student workshops orientations meetings and other group activities.
- Detail-oriented and dependable with strong follow-through and the ability to maintain accurate program records documentation and data.
- Ability to identify challenges problem-solve and communicate issues or support needs in a timely manner.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace; comfortable learning databases and other program management systems.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced school- and community-based environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to supporting young people and creating accessible meaningful career-connected learning opportunities.
- Flexible and adaptable including the ability to travel between assigned school and program sites and accommodate occasional schedule changes related to student or employer activities.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
Commonpoint offers competitive base salaries benchmarked against comparable nonprofit organizations in the New York metropolitan area. Salaries are determined based on internal and external equity as well as each positions scope qualifications and organizational impact. We believe in compensating staff fairly and consistently ensuring that all salary decisions align with our mission-driven commitment to equity and transparency.
To maintain fairness across the organization salary offers are set according to established salary bands and are not subject to negotiation. New hires typically start near the beginning of the salary range to allow for growth based on performance professional development and tenure.
Our total rewards package reflects our dedication to employee well-being growth and recognition. Current benefits include:
- Tiered health dental and vision insurance options.
- Pension plan and 403(b) retirement savings opportunities.
- Generous paid time off and family-supportive policies.
- Professional development and education support to foster career growth.
- Recognition and appreciation programs for exemplary performance.
- Employee discounts on programs and services.
- Access to free amenities including private seasonal pool clubs and fitness facilities at select locations.
- Long-service severance upon retirement.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Consider the following:
- This position operates across multiple settings including Commonpoint offices participating schools employer/worksite locations and community-based sites.
- Regular local travel throughout New York City is required to support school-based programming employer engagements work-based learning activities meetings and special events.
- Standard business hours generally apply; however occasional early morning evening or weekend availability may be required for program activities events or employer engagements.
- This is a 10-month program position. During July and August employees will transition to support Commonpoints Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) assisting with administrative responsibilities program operations and other program needs as assigned. Employees are expected to be flexible in supporting summer programming based on departmental and organizational needs.
- Work may involve periods of standing walking and moving between classrooms offices worksites and event spaces during program activities.
- Employees are expected to follow all Commonpoint school worksite and funder policies and procedures including applicable safety confidentiality and youth-protection requirements.
JOB DETAILS:
- Location: 67-09 108th Street Forest Hills NY 11375
- Salary Range: $57500 - $60000
- Working Schedule: Eg- Mon- Fri 9am- 5pm
- Non Union Position
- In Person
APPLICATION DETAILS:
Please submit a cover letter and resume as a Word or PDF document only to Elizabeth La Salle at . Please indicate Future Ready Program Coordinator in the subject line.
Due to the high volume of applicants only qualified candidates will be contacted.
Commonpoint reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
Commonpoint is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
Required Experience:
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