PROJECT COORDINATOR Full Time

The Supportive Programs and Initiatives (SPI), Fair Fares program Division is a Mayoral initiative to subsidize NYCT fares initiative designed to provide accessible discount for NYCT subways and eligible local bus service to low-income families who are in receipt of Cash Assistance, Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program as well as New York City residents who are living at or below the federal poverty line.

Fair Fares NYC is a city program that helps New Yorkers with low incomes reduce their transportation costs. By using the Fair Fares NYC discount, New York City residents get a 50% discount on subway and eligible bus fares (including the Staten Island Railway, Roosevelt Island Tram, and Hudson Rail Link). Fair Fares also gives 50% off Access-A-Ride trips.

Family Indepence Administration (FIA) is recruiting for one (1) Youth Apprentice, to function as Project Coordinator assigned to the Fair Fares program, who will:

• Analyze the Fair Fares Web data to produce detailed reports supporting program performance and decision-making.
• Serve as liaison between internal teams and Transit partners to coordinate operations and resolve issues.
• Manage client case resolution within Office of Performance Management and Data Analytics (OPMDA), ensuring timely and accurate outcomes.
• Support the Executive Director with program initiatives, special projects, and operational needs.

YOUTH APPRENTICE – 10239

Minimum Qualifications

Fulfillment of all minimum requirements for age prescribed by the New York State Department of Labor for Registered Apprenticeships

Preferred Skills

Possess the following personal attributes: – Analytical – Flexible – Self Starter – Detail Oriented – Good Communicator – Team Player.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual’s sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.