Workforce Program Coordinator

Hours: Full Time- 35 Hours
Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY

The NYC Department of Design and Construction (DDC), Office of Diversity and Industry Relations (ODIR) seeks a Workforce Program Coordinator to support efforts in implementing the NYC Community Hiring Program. The selected candidate will collaborate with ODIR leadership to develop and manage workforce development strategies that connect underrepresented and underserved communities to quality employment opportunities on city-funded projects.

The Workforce Program Coordinator’s primary responsibilities are to assist and support with:

- Establishing metrics to monitor compliance with community hiring goals in city-funded contracts and generating detailed progress reports.
- Developing and overseeing programs that prioritize the hiring of local residents, including individuals from low-income neighborhoods, NYCHA residents, and individuals facing employment
barriers.
- Partnering with labor unions, apprenticeship programs, and employers to create pathways to stable, well-paying jobs and career development opportunities.
- Facilitating partnerships with the Department of Small Business Services (SBS), community-based organizations, and training providers to align workforce development resources with the
program's objectives.
- Organizing targeted recruitment efforts and outreach initiatives to promote the Community Hiring Program.
- Providing support and guidance to contractors to ensure adherence to community hiring requirements.
- Representing DDC and advancing program initiatives at networking events, workshops, and public forums.
- Preparing reports, presentations, and recommendations for ODIR leadership to support policy development and resource allocation.
- Leading regular meetings with internal teams and external stakeholders to address program challenges, share best practices, and refine strategies.
- Managing calendars, tracking program deliverables, and coordinating strategic partnerships that support the Community Hiring Program.

Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. NYC Department of Design and Construction does not provide sponsorship for international employees for visa applications, extensions or status changes, including STEM/OPT visas. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position, at the time of application.

All applicants, including City Employees:
Please go to NYC Government Jobs | Explore Careers | City of New York, go to Search for Open Jobs, and type in the Job ID # listed above. Submit job application as prompted. Do not apply via Employee Self-Service (ESS), e-mail, mail, or fax your resume to DDC directly.

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.

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.