The Center of Economic Opportunity (CEO) is searching for a Special Projects Coordinator who has familiarity with program management, research and public policy related to poverty and disparities, and issues facing young people of color. The Special Projects Coordinator will coordinate the design, implementation, program management, and related policy initiatives for multiple initiatives and projects and will:
• Manage new initiatives that are part of the Young Men’s Initiative and the Children’s Cabinet and other new special projects as necessary. Programs areas will likely include areas of education, mentoring, and community innovation.
• Coordinate with City Government partners including the YMI team, and the staff of the Children’s Cabinet to ensure programs and policies are implemented.
• Work with City agencies – particularly the NYC Department of Education and the City University of New York – to develop and implement program implementation work plans and budgets and data collection and performance management strategies in alignment with CEO’s existing practices and systems.
• Provide ongoing feedback to City agency partners on performance data and fiscal management, and manage evaluations of new projects in coordination with CEO’s Director of Programs and Evaluation.
• Generate summary reports and develop written products on program operations, results and related topics.
• Research best practices and develop standards and criteria for expected program outcomes.
• Work to develop new programs and policy initiatives, and to identify and pursue funding opportunities for the expansion of CEO and YMI programs.
• Engage agency partners and external audiences including policymakers through meetings, conference presentations and helping to organize CEO and YMI events.
• Supervise staff and tasks assigned to others.
• Execute special projects as necessary.
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements
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.
Preferred Skills
• Experience with project management, research, and anti-poverty policies.
• Ability to take initiative, problem solve, prioritize duties, balance competing priorities, work independently and within a fast-paced and team environment, paying close attention to detail, meeting deadlines and working well under pressure. Persistence and positive attitude.
• Mastery of advanced analytic and evaluative principles and concepts which includes the ability to analyze and recommend policies and procedures. This includes but is not limited to proposing innovative approaches to complex problems facing low-income New Yorkers.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Ability to think creatively, embrace new approaches and pioneer innovative solutions to intricate problems, while working collaboratively with a diverse constituency. This includes working with all levels of staff, inside and outside of the city and other governmental and non-governmental agencies and/or organizations
• Well-developed interpersonal skills; Effective and creative leadership ability with the capacity to work both independently and cooperatively to effect key strategies.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in city and/or federal government a plus.
• Familiarity with anti-poverty policies and programs a plus.
To Apply: https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov, enter ID 220998
For information on CEO visit www.nyc.gov/ceo
