Apex’s College and Career Success Department works to prepare our youth to be college and career ready where they can pursue a world of possibility. We actively work to address educational and professional barriers faced by immigrant, Asian American youth from low income backgrounds. Our programs emphasize exploration and curiosity, and aims to expand youths’ scope when thinking about their personal, academic, and post-secondary pathways. These programs are run by staff with support from volunteers.
The High School Opportunities Manager is responsible for ensuring collaboration between NYC high schools and high schools serving community organizations through strategic partnerships. They will be responsible for communicating Apex opportunities (e.g. internship opportunities, career events, and scholarships). The High School Opportunities Manager will report to the Associate Director of College and Career Success. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, project management abilities, can collaborate with various Apex teams, develop strong external partnerships with external organizations, and be a team player.
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HOW TO APPLY
Please send your resume and cover letter to Assumpta Galang assumpta.galang@apexforyouth.org, and include “High School Opportunities Manager” in the subject line.
Apex’s College and Career Success Department works to prepare our youth to be college and career ready where they can pursue a world of possibility. We actively work to address educational and professional barriers faced by immigrant, Asian American youth from low income backgrounds. Our programs emphasize exploration and curiosity, and aims to expand youths’ scope when thinking about their personal, academic, and post-secondary pathways. These programs are run by staff with support from volunteers.
The High School Opportunities Manager is responsible for ensuring collaboration between NYC high schools and high schools serving community organizations through strategic partnerships. They will be responsible for communicating Apex opportunities (e.g. internship opportunities, career events, and scholarships). The High School Opportunities Manager will report to the Associate Director of College and Career Success. The ideal candidate will…
OVERVIEW OF BENEFITS
Paid time off: In the first year of employment, employees are eligible for approximately a combined 40 days of vacation, holiday, personal, and sick leave (10 vacation days, 12 paid holidays, org-wide closures for one week over the winter holidays and one week during the Fourth of July, 5 sick days per year, 3 personal days a year). Additional vacation days accrue according to years worked in the organization.
Medical and other benefits: Employees are eligible to participate in a range of medical, dental and vision insurance plans with Apex covering the majority of the cost for employees; 401K plan with employer matching; flexible spending account; commuter benefits; paid parental leave; and professional development stipend.
Hybrid workplace: Apex provides for a flexible remote work schedule on specific days of the week and requires employees to be on-site for other days of the week, and for special events and programs.
Organizational Culture: Apex is a highly collaborative, flexible, and employee-centered workplace. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equity both within our organization and in how we collaborate with others. If you love to work with a team and have exciting ideas you would like to explore and grow, we encourage you to join Apex for Youth!
OVERVIEW OF BENEFITS
Paid time off: In the first year of employment, employees are eligible for approximately a combined 40 days of vacation, holiday, personal, and sick leave (10 vacation days, 12 paid holidays, org-wide closures for one week over the winter holidays and one week during the Fourth of July, 5 sick days per year, 3 personal days a year). Additional vacation days accrue according to years worked in the organization.
Medical and other benefits: Employees are eligible to participate in a range of medical, dental and vision insurance plans with Apex covering the majority of the cost for employees; 401K plan with employer matching; flexible spending account; commuter benefits; paid parental leave; and professional development stipend.
Hybrid workplace: Apex provides for a flexible remote work schedule on specific days of the week and requires employees to be on-site for other days of the week, and for special events and programs.
Organizational…
HOW TO APPLY
Please send your resume and cover letter to Assumpta Galang assumpta.galang@apexforyouth.org and include “High School Oppportunities Manager” in the subject line.