What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Coordinator (Summer Teacher Ambassador Program) - Hourly - Multiple Locations position at Labor, Department of?
The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The Summer Teacher Ambassador Program is a paid summer intensive training program that prepares teachers, certified work-based learning (WBL) coordinators, school counselors and school librarians to develop, implement, and deliver career-readiness strategies for students in grades six through twelve across New York State. The New York State Department of Labor (DOL) is seeking candidates for Project Coordinators who will take part in a four-week Career Development Ambassador Program over the summer from July 7, 2025 through August 1, 2025, while working with Employment Services Staff from the DOL. The purpose of the program is to assist students in exploring potential career pathways. Selected candidates will: • Do a deep dive into their regional labor markets and learn about what resources and employment opportunities exist.• Engage with local business leaders to gain an understanding of business and community needs whole learning about hiring trends, upskilling, job retention and industry forecasting.• Engage in lesson planning to document learning and take back new critical knowledge to their school district. Training will conclude with debriefing sessions and a lesson demonstration
The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications A bachelor's or higher degree* AND• Be a teacher in a public, non-public or charter school in New York State teaching students in grades 6 through 12, with at least 2 years of experience in a school setting; OR• Be a work-based learning (WBL) coordinator in grades 6 through 12, with at least 2 years of experience in a school setting; OR• Be a school counselor working with grades 6 through 12 with at least 2 years of experience in a school setting; OR• Be a school librarian working with grades 6 though 12 with at least 2 years of experience in a school setting.*Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States or its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. This information can be found at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. Candidates are responsible for the evaluation fee.Preferred Qualifications: • Ability to initiate and maintain relationships across a diverse set of stakeholders. • Strong written and verbal skills as well as creative thinking and problem-solving skills• Experience serving historically underserved communities.• Possess an aptitude and demonstrated track record of leadership and disseminating ideas to peers and colleagues.
Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments Position specific job duties may include occasional altered work schedule or job assignments which require availability and willingness to work occasional evenings and/or out-stationed assignments.Candidates will be required to report to DOL worksites. Opportunities exist in the following cities statewide: AlbanyAmsterdamAuburnBataviaBuffaloDunkirkGenevaGlens FallsHicksvilleHudsonJamestownJohnson CityMaloneNew York City (all Boroughs)Niagara FallsNyackOgdensburgOleanOneontaPatchoguePlattsburghPoughkeepsieRochesterSchenectadySyracuseTroyUticaWatertownWhite PlainsWilliamsvilleYonkersPlease indicate the location(s) of interest in your application
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The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications A bachelor's or higher degree* AND• Be a teacher in a public, non-public or charter school in New York State teaching students in grades 6 through 12, with at least 2 years of experience in a school setting; OR• Be a work-based learning (WBL) coordinator in grades 6 through 12, with at least 2 years of experience in a school setting; OR• Be a school counselor working with grades 6 through 12 with at least 2 years of experience in a school setting; OR• Be a school librarian working with grades 6 though 12 with at least 2 years of experience in a school setting.*Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States or its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. This information can be found at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. Candidates are responsible for the evaluation fee.Preferred Qualifications: • Ability to initiate and maintain relationships across a diverse set of stakeholders. • Strong written and verbal skills as well as creative thinking and problem-solving skills• Experience serving historically underserved communities.• Possess an aptitude and demonstrated track record of leadership and disseminating ideas to peers and colleagues.
Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments Position specific job duties may include occasional altered work schedule or job assignments which require availability and willingness to work occasional evenings and/or out-stationed assignments.Candidates will be required to report to DOL worksites. Opportunities exist in the following cities statewide: AlbanyAmsterdamAuburnBataviaBuffaloDunkirkGenevaGlens FallsHicksvilleHudsonJamestownJohnson CityMaloneNew York City (all Boroughs)Niagara FallsNyackOgdensburgOleanOneontaPatchoguePlattsburghPoughkeepsieRochesterSchenectadySyracuseTroyUticaWatertownWhite PlainsWilliamsvilleYonkersPlease indicate the location(s) of interest in your application
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
