Project Coordinator – Nonprofit Workforce Development

Company Description

AHRC NYC is one of the largest providers of services for children and adults with developmental disabilities in New York City. Our mission is to advocate for people who are neuro-diverse to lead full and equitable lives.

Come join the company recognized by Forbes as a Best Midsize Employer in America two years in a row, generosity guides us as we honor our legacy and continuously grow through a culture of curiosity, creativity and optimism.

Job Description

AHRC New York City is a non-profit organization advocating for people who are neuro-diverse to lead full and equitable lives. We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from all qualified candidates AHRC NYC contracts supported employment programs with businesses in New York City throughout the county. The Project Coordinator will be responsible for assisting in the day.

The Project Coordinator position has a pay rate of $22-$25 per hour.

RESPONSIBILITIES OVERVIEW:

• Day-to-day supervision of program participants, including scheduling, timesheets, communication with staff, and general troubleshooting

• Provide a high level of dedicated customer service to assigned contracts and maintain positive working relationships with the goal of expanding existing contracts.

• Serve as a liaison between contract customers and AHRC NYC, to problem-solve and implement action steps when issues arise.

• Be the “face” of AHRC NYC at the worksite, representing the agency to all stakeholders.

• Discover new opportunities to expand roles for program participants.

• Develop and present training materials for contract customers and program participants.

• Coach and instruct staff as needed.

• Reinforce site standards as determined by the contract customer.

• Provide on-site support to program employees and fill in for employee support staff when necessary.

Qualifications

• Must be highly motivated and have the ability to take charge

• Excellent verbal and written communication skill

• Two years of customer service & project coordination experience

• Some HR and/or training experience is a plus

• Compassion, curiosity, creativity and optimism required.

• Experience working with people who are neuro-diverse/have intellectual and developmental disabilities is preferred

Additional Information

Benefits For Full-Time Employees 

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance