Site Monitor (SYEP)

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 DESCRIPTION 

CPC Education and Career Services (ECS) provides dynamic programs and activities that bridge youth and adults with their highest educational, economic and leadership potential. ECS believes it is never too early or too late to start learning, which is why we use an asset-based approach to maximize clients’ current strengths. Whether in our schools, community centers, or internship sites, ECS creates equitable learning environments that promote leadership development, self-advocacy, and community building. Our programs equip clients with essential skills and experiences today so that they are empowered to take the next step tomorrow. 

Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP): Funded through the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD), the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) provides New York City youth between the ages of 14 to 24 with paid, summer work experience and project-based learning opportunities 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 skills. 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

Under the supervision of the Program Director, the full-time seasonal Site Monitor will: 

• Assist with recruitment and enrollment of selected participants 

• Act as a liaison between worksites, community members, school, and agency 

• Maintain participant folders, timesheets, enrollment documents, and any DYCD SYEP-related documentation 

• Assist with facilitating work readiness training, workshops, and program orientation 

• Develop and outreach to new worksites and partnerships  

• Visit worksites to ensure community members safety, assessments, collect timesheets, and participants’ payroll 

• Support with program-related inquiries, job placement, site monitoring, and assist with audits and site visits 

• Attend meetings and profession development trainings required by CPC and funding agency 

• Comply with all DYCD policies and procedures 

• Fulfill other duties as assigned by the Program Director 

QUALIFICATIONS 

Education and Experience: 

• High school student; college student preferred 

• Prior experience working with High School youth  

Skills and Competencies: 

• Strong work ethic and demonstrated passion for youth development 

• Familiarity with the virtual platforms such as Zoom, Google Classroom, etc. 

• Dynamic, engaging, and capable of effectively working in a team environment 

• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills; knowledge of teen and immigrant issues helpful 

• Fluency in Chinese (Mandarin and/or Cantonese) and/or Spanish a plus 
   

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS OVERVIEW 

• $19.00 - $21.00 per hour; 20-35 hours per week through August 2026; weekly schedule to be set in consultation with direct supervisor 

• CPC offers eligible seasonal 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 Julio Peña III, 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 [email protected] 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.