Program Coordinator - Nontraditional Employment for Women (NEW)

Nontraditional Employment for Women (NEW)

Program Coordinator

Organization Description
Nontraditional Employment for Women (NEW) is a nonprofit community-based organization that
trains economically disadvantaged women for nontraditional careers that provide a good living wage
and benefits. NEW is the longest-running program of its kind in the nation, and has helped thousands
of New York City women secure skilled, unionized jobs in the construction, energy, transportation,
and facilities maintenance industries. Check out our website at www.new-nyc.org .

Position Overview
The Program Coordinator will manage the functions of NEW’s day pre-apprenticeship training
program. Responsibilities include:
• Oversee all aspects of the implementation of training programs;
• Provide ongoing programmatic and student support during the training;
• Monitor student progress in training and provide feedback to students;
• Supervise instructors for classes;
• Provide orientations for the public on NEW’s programs;
• Conduct interviews to select candidates for the program;
• Facilitate classes in industry overview and job readiness;
• Manage data and monitor data entry, student files, class materials and process reports.
The Program Coordinator will work closely with the Training Staff and reports to the Training
Manager.

Requirements
The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated, innovative and creative thinker with project planning
experience. S/he will possess the ability to take initiative, work independently, prioritize
responsibilities and deadlines, and think creatively. The following qualifications and experience are
required:
• Experience in program development and/or project management;
• Strong ability and desire to take initiative to expand and develop NEW’s programming;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and an ability to interact well with and understand the interests of
diverse client bases including women, instructional staff, partner organizations, unions, and
colleagues;
• Strong computer skills including data analysis, database entry, and ease of use with all Office
applications;
• Available to work evenings, as necessary; ability to work flexible hours as needed;
• Bachelors Degree or significant experience in the field strongly preferred;
• Knowledge of the construction industry, workforce development, organized labor a plus.

Salary commensurate with background and experience. NEW is an EEO Employer.
To Apply

Please send a cover letter, resume, and references with “Program Coordinator” as the subject line to: jobs@new-nyc.org This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .