Overview
Education Specialist/Program Jobs in New York, New York, USA at HANAC, Inc
Position: Employment Education Specialist (Learn & Earn Program)
Location: New York
HANAC, Inc., originally founded by George Douris as the Hellenic American Neighborhood Action Committee, is a New York City-based multi-faceted social services organization. Established in 1972, HANAC was created to serve the needs of vulnerable populations throughout New York City. The Learn and Earn Program supports high school juniors and seniors by providing guidance, paid internships, career planning, tutoring, college preparation, andleadership developmentopportunities.
Employment/EducationSpecialistwill provide direct support and supervision to youth participants in the Learn and Earn Program. This position will ensure a safe, engaging, and enriching environment for participants while fostering career exploration, work readiness, andleadershipskills.
This role requires facilitating project-based learning activities, workshops, and orientations to help youth make informed career andeducationchoices. The Employment/EducationSpecialist will also be responsible for supervising program participants, mentoring them as they enter the workforce, and maintaining professional relationships with worksite supervisors.
Key Program Goals:
Support participants in developing work readiness, social, and job skills
Ensure a safe and structured learning/work environment
Adhere to agency policies and compliance requirements
Provide essential support services across program units
Maintain detailed and accurate program records
Rate of Pay:
$20.50 – $25 per hour
Work Schedule:Monday to Friday, 2 pm – 6 pm.Schedule is TBD and subject to change.
Work Location:Q258 Energy Tech High School 36-41 28th St, Long Island City, NY 11106
Responsibilities:
Supervise day-to-day activities and on-site experiences for program participants
Organize and leadprofessional developmentworkshops on topics such as:
Program orientation
Work readiness
Financial literacy
Teamworkandconflict resolution
Time management
Educationand career exploration
Provide educational advising to support the individual needs of participants
Assist youth in exploring career interests, industries, and educational pathways
Support youth in acquiring professional work habits and employment-related skills
Develop and maintain strong relationships with participants, ensuring a positive experience
Create and sustain real-world learning and working experiences for program participants
Teach financial literacy skills and other essential competencies for career and personal success
Maintain a well-organized and engaginglearning environment
Ensure timely and accurate submission of program-related documents, including timesheets, evaluations, and assessments
Act as a liaison to worksites, conducting weekly check-ins with participants and worksite supervisors
Monitor and resolve workplace issues, assisting participants and employers inconflict resolution
Collect and verify all relevant worksite documents, including timesheets and evaluations, ensuring compliance with program deadlines
Address and document any incidents, reporting them to the Program Director as needed
Perform administrative tasks such as outreach, phone calls, emails, faxing, and document preparation
Attend required meetings andprofessional development
Complete Basecamp check-ins twice per day to ensure clearcommunicationand task tracking
Assist with other departmental duties and projects as assigned
Qualificatio…
Title: Education Specialist/Program
Company: HANAC, Inc
Location: New York, New York, USA
Category: Education / Teaching, Non-Profit & Social Impact
