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ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION

Founded in 1965, the Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC) is a social services organization advancing the social and economic well-being of immigrant and low-income 
New Yorkers through holistic services and community-led impact. CPC is the nation’s largest Asian American social services organization and serves as a trusted community anchor to over 80,000 community members who are served by CPC annually through 50+ high-quality programs and services across 35 sites in New York City. (For more information, please visit: https://www.cpc-nyc.org) 

 

PROGRAM SUMMARY

Funded through the Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD), the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) provides youth ages 14 to 24 years old with project-based learning opportunities and paid, summer work experience for up to six weeks in July and August. Participants work in entry-level positions across a variety of sectors and industries, and are provided with workshops on job readiness, career exploration, financial literacy, continuing education and other life.

 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assist with recruitment and enrollment of selected participants
  • Follow up with existing worksites to ensure their continued participation
  • Develop new partnerships with a variety of sectors and industries
  • Conduct and facilitate work readiness training, interactive project-based learning workshops and program orientation
  • Design and facilitate informative workshops related to positive youth development, such as life skills, leadership skills, work readiness, financial literacy and higher education and healthy living
  • Coordinate the scheduling of guest speakers, community service opportunities
  • Maintain participants’ attendance and progress
  • Attend meetings and professional development training as required by CPC and funders
  • Fulfill other related duties as outlined by the Program Director

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

  • College student majoring in education or social science preferred, but not required
  • Prior experience working with high school youth in a classroom setting; knowledge of teen and immigrant issues helpful

 

Skills and Competencies:

  • Excellent written, communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
  • Knowledge of MS office applications and virtual platforms such as Zoom, Teams, and Webex.
  • Bilingual; fluency in English and any of the following languages Arabic/Chinese/Spanish.

 

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS OVERVIEW

  • $22.00 - $27.00 per hour; 18 – 25 hours per week with occasional weekends through the end of August 2025
  • CPC offers eligible temporary staff members mandatory benefits, including paid New York State sick time

 

HOW TO APPLY

Interested individuals should submit their resume, along with a cover letter addressed to Will Chan, when applying online via CPC’s website: https://www.cpc-nyc.org/jobs or selected online job boards. All documents should be submitted as one single file. Applicants may reach out to careers@cpc-nyc.org with any questions or further inquiries.

 

CPC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CPC values a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages women, BIPOC, immigrants, LGBTQ+, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.