About Commonpoint:

At Commonpoint, community is at the heart of everything we do. With more than 90 program sites and flagship locations in Little Neck, Bayside, Forest Hills, East Elmhurst, and Jamaica, we proudly serve over 125,000 individuals each year. From early childhood to older adulthood, we support people from all walks of life on their journeys from crisis to stability and empowerment. Our wide range of programs, spanning social services, education, and recreation, reflects our mission to build a more connected, inclusive, and thriving community for all.

About the Role:

Commonpoint is seeking a Worksite Monitor to support its Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) and Work, Learn & Grow (WLG) initiatives within the Youth Employment department. This is a physically active, field-based position that requires regular in-person visits to multiple assigned worksites throughout New York City. The position is not primarily office-based, and candidates must be comfortable spending a significant portion of their workday traveling between locations, walking, standing, and conducting on-site monitoring activities.

The Worksite Monitor is responsible for visiting assigned worksites to assess workplace conditions, ensure participants are engaged in meaningful employment experiences, monitor attendance and program compliance, and maintain regular communication with youth participants and worksite supervisors. Additional responsibilities include collecting and reviewing timesheets, completing monitoring reports, addressing worksite concerns, and communicating with program staff.

Reporting to the Employer Engagement Manager, the ideal candidate must be dependable, organized, comfortable working independently in the field, and capable of managing multiple worksite visits throughout the workweek.

Role Responsibilities:

Agency Expectations:

Support agency initiatives by carrying out assigned duties accurately and efficiently, while following established processes and contributing to basic data collection, reporting, or documentation as required.
Use agency resources responsibly by following established procedures, safeguarding equipment and materials, and/or supporting cost-effective operations.
Work effectively with supervisors, coworkers, ensure clear communication, timely task completion, and a positive, respectful work environment.
Follow all safety protocols, policies, and procedures to maintain a safe work environment for staff, partners, and the public, and promptly report concerns or incidents.

Role Expectations:

Conduct regular, in-person visits to assigned SYEP/WLG worksites throughout New York City, visiting each assigned location at least once per week.
Travel independently between multiple worksite locations using public transportation or other reliable transportation.
Physically inspect and monitor assigned worksites to assess workplace conditions, participant engagement, and compliance with program expectations.
Meet directly with youth participants and worksite supervisors to address concerns, provide guidance, and ensure positive employment experiences.
Monitor participant attendance, work hours, and overall satisfaction with assigned placements.
Identify and promptly report unsafe working conditions, participant concerns, or violations of program policies.
Distribute, collect, and review participant timesheets, evaluations, and other required program documentation.
Complete accurate weekly monitoring reports for each assigned worksite.
Maintain consistent communication with participants, worksite supervisors, and Commonpoint program staff.
Participate in SYEP/WLG orientations, worksite supervisor meetings, and required staff training.
Complete administrative duties associated with worksite monitoring and program compliance.
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the Program Director.

Qualifications & Key Attributes:

Qualifications:

High School Diploma/ GED required; college degree or current college enrollment preferred.
Ability to travel throughout NYC via public transportation or one’s own personal transportation (strongly preferred)
New York State Driver’s License strongly preferred
Passion for youth and community development
Experience and comfort working with youth and workplace professionals
Strong computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office and Google Suite
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
Extreme attention to detail and strong multi-tasker
Ability to make deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Past experience working with SYEP and/or WLG is preferred
Proof of vaccination is mandatory

Key Attributes:

Consistently shows up prepared, follows through on assigned responsibilities, and meets expectations within established timelines.
Responds effectively to changing priorities, learns new tasks quickly, and applies feedback to improve performance.
Adheres to safety protocols, policies, and ethical standards, and represents the agency professionally in all interactions.

Compensation & Benefits:

Commonpoint offers competitive base salaries benchmarked against comparable nonprofit organizations in the New York metropolitan area. Salaries are determined based on internal and external equity, as well as each position’s scope, qualifications, and organizational impact. We believe in compensating staff fairly and consistently, ensuring that all salary decisions align with our mission-driven commitment to equity and transparency.

To maintain fairness across the organization, salary offers are set according to established salary bands and are not subject to negotiation. New hires typically start near the beginning of the salary range to allow for growth based on performance, professional development, and tenure.

Hourly Rate: $20 an hour

Working Conditions & Job Details:

Working Conditions:

Consider the following:

Field-Based Work: Employees are expected to spend a significant portion of their scheduled work hours visiting and monitoring assigned worksites in person.
Frequent Travel: Regular travel between multiple assigned worksite locations throughout NYC is required. Employees must be able to navigate public transportation or use other reliable transportation.
Walking and Standing: The position requires frequent walking and standing while traveling between locations, conducting site visits, and interacting with participants and supervisors.
Varied Work Environments: Worksite visits may take place in indoor and outdoor environments, with exposure to varying weather conditions during travel.
Independent Fieldwork: Employees must be comfortable traveling independently, managing assigned worksite visits, and maintaining communication with program staff.
Administrative Responsibilities: The position also requires completing monitoring reports, reviewing timesheets, and performing computer-based administrative tasks.
Schedule Flexibility: Employees must be available to conduct worksite visits during assigned program operating hours.

Job Details:

Working Schedule: Eg- Mon- Fri, 2:00pm-6:00pm

Non Union Position:

Primarily Field-Based | Frequent Travel Between Assigned Worksites Required

Application Details:

Please submit a cover letter and resume, as a Word or PDF document only, to Yhon Ayure at youthworksites@commonpoint.org.

Please indicate “Worksite Monitor - SYEP/WLG” in the subject line.

Due to the high volume of applicants, only qualified candidates will be contacted. Commonpoint reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Commonpoint is an equal opportunity employer

Commonpoint

SYEP/WLG Worksite Monitor

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