Career Services Advisor
About The Position
Goodwill of the Heartland is hiring a part-time Career Services Advisor for its Mount Pleasant location. The position supports community members with career planning, certification training, job-search activities, computer skills, and other skill-development opportunities. The advisor assesses each job seeker’s skills and connects them with resources and tools aligned with their goals, while helping them build and apply their knowledge. The role also supports job seekers in securing employment through resume writing, skill workshops, interview preparation, and other basic employment activities. In addition, the advisor helps build and maintain partnerships with area businesses, organizations, and schools, representing and marketing Goodwill resources to meet workforce needs. The anticipated schedule is Monday through Friday, 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., with some flexibility required. The starting wage is $18.82 per hour; the listed salary range is $18.82–$20.70 per hour.
Requirements
- An associate’s degree or two years of study completed at a college or university.
- One year of employment in a related field, such as recruiting, supervisory work, or training; an additional year of related-field employment may be substituted.
- Reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and proof of auto insurance.
- Successful completion of motor vehicle, child/elder dependent abuse, and sex offender registry background checks.
- Demonstrable literacy in Microsoft Office, Excel, Teams/Zoom, and other computer skills.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
Responsibilities
- Provide career planning and certification-training assistance to community members.
- Assess job seekers’ skills and connect them with resources and tools suited to their goals.
- Assist job seekers with job-search activities, resume writing, skill workshops, interview skills, and other employment activities.
- Support development of computer skills and other skills.
- Build and maintain partnerships with area businesses, organizations, and schools.
- Represent and market Goodwill resources to address workforce needs.
Benefits
- Generous store discount.
- Up to 6% employer contributions to retirement after one year.
- Strong team culture.
- Competitive paid time off (PTO).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Associate degree
