Youth Employment Program Liaison (Full-time through 9/30/2026)

The Youth Employment Program Liaison is responsible for providing administrative and compliance support for the Mayor's Summer Youth Employment Program (MSYEP). This role serves as the primary point of contact for employer partners and ensures that all host sites adhere to program policies, reporting requirements, and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreements. The Liaison plays a critical role in monitoring employer engagement, conducting site visits, supporting payroll coordination, and maintaining compliance standards to ensure program integrity and successful participant placement.

This position requires a combination of office-based administrative work and field-based site visits at employer locations throughout Orleans Parish.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Employer & Partnership Oversight

• Serve as the primary liaison between MSYEP and employer/host site partners.
• Monitor and oversee all employer partnerships to ensure alignment with program expectations and youth workforce standards.
• Develop, track, and manage Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) and partnership agreements.
• Ensure all employer documentation is complete, current, and compliant prior to participant placement.
• Conduct routine and unannounced site visits to monitor worksite conditions, participant engagement, and adherence to program policies.
• Address and document any employer-related concerns, performance issues, or compliance discrepancies.

Compliance & Program Monitoring

• Ensure host sites comply with City policies, labor standards, and youth employment guidelines.
• Maintain accurate documentation of employer files, compliance records, and site visit reports.
• Identify and escalate compliance issues to the Operational Lead as appropriate.
• Support corrective action processes when host sites fail to meet program standards.
• Assist in preparing documentation for internal audits, monitoring reviews, and reporting requirements.

Administrative & Operational Support

• Perform administrative duties related to employer coordination, participant placement, and program documentation.
• Maintain organized digital and physical records of all employer and participant documentation.
• Assist in scheduling orientations, employer meetings, and training sessions.
• Support data entry, tracking systems, and internal reporting mechanisms.

Payroll & Timesheet Support

• Assist the Operational Lead with reviewing and verifying participant timesheets prior to payroll submission.
• Ensure timesheets are properly signed and approved by host sites before processing.
• Identify discrepancies in attendance reporting and coordinate resolution with employers.
• Support payroll close-out procedures and documentation retention requirements.

This is a 40-hour work week schedule but requires flexibility in hours (Overtime not allowed). Schedule will be flexed based on support needed and may require some evening hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Workforce Development, Business Administration, Social Services, or a related field preferred (or equivalent work experience).
• Experience in workforce development, youth programming, employer engagement, or program administration.
• Strong knowledge of compliance standards, documentation requirements, and administrative processes.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to conduct site visits and maintain professional employer relationships.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data tracking systems.

Core Competencies

• Attention to detail and compliance oversight
• Strong interpersonal and partnership-building skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution
• Professional judgment and discretion

This is a limited time non-exempt position. Employment Term is through September 30, 2026

Note that this position does not offer benefits

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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