Senior Advisor, Youth Services
Core
Lead violence prevention-related youth services and opportunities, coordinating cross-agency problem-solving and economic empowerment initiatives for young people across New York City.
Role type
Senior Advisor (Public Policy & Youth Services)
Builds
Coordinated strategies for youth safety, violence prevention, and workforce development programs.
Domain
Public Safety / Youth Services / Urban Policy
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Cross-agency coordination, program and project management, policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, crisis response support, strategic planning, budget tracking, report writing
Preferred skills
Knowledge of NYC youth services landscape (NYCPS, ACS, DYCD), experience in city government or public safety, ability to navigate complex service systems
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Liaise between the Deputy Mayor's Office and multiple city agencies (OCS, Health and Human Services, NYCPS, DYCD, ACS, DOP); Develop and coordinate innovative approaches to economic empowerment for youth; Align city policy with evidence-based positive youth development; Lead cross-system problem-solving on systemic issues affecting youth safety; Support cross-sector coordination to develop solutions and identify policy change opportunities; Provide program and project management support for emergent, high-visibility initiatives; Track deliverables, timelines, budgets, and risks for public space improvement projects; Write and coordinate reviews of briefings, memos, and reports on health and safety policy; Participate in internal and external meetings and task forces.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC