Career Services Coordinator (Train and Earn)

GODDARD RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY CENTER•New York, NY

About The Position

The Education and Workforce Development Department is seeking experienced, dynamic, and highly focused individual(s) to serve as the founding Career Services Coordinator in its Train and Earn Program located within Lincoln Square Neighborhood Center. This role operates under the direction of the program’s Director of Train and Earn and is responsible for encouraging success in job attainment and retention for 60 participants annually. In collaboration with the larger Career and Alumni Services Hub (CASH) team, the Career Services Coordinator will provide guidance and assistance services for young adults pursuing employment opportunities in the Healthcare Sector. The Career Service Coordinator will focus on the development of referrals, resources, and workforce development networks that will support participants over time, ultimately yielding successful outcomes leading to long-term success.

Requirements

At least three (3) years of successful and relevant experience serving OSOW youth, including but not limited to, job development, employer engagement, recruitment, and targeted industry experience in the proposed sector.

Nice To Haves

Bi-/Multilingual, Spanish, Haitian Creole, French

Responsibilities

Partnerships & Development
Identify and secure 10-20+ external employment partnerships to support Education and Workforce ACCESS programming (Train and Earn).
Build and maintain strong employer relationships to expand the employer network.
Collaborate with the Director of Train and Earn and Career and Alumni Services Hub (CASH) team to assemble an Employer Advisory Council to support equitable access to employment.
Support grant proposals by attaining letters of support from employer and community partners.
Other duties as assigned related to partnerships and employer development.
Career Services
Support the placement of 60 participants annually into sector-focused internships and high-quality paid employment.
Build and maintain a client-facing job board with current job opportunities.
Coordinate and participate in job fairs, workshops, and networking events.
Provide career counseling and job readiness training for at-risk youth facing employment barriers.
Work with Career and Alumni Services Team to develop and facilitate job search strategies, resume development, and interview preparation.
Engage with employers to ensure participants and alumni access competitive job opportunities.
Re-place current participants and alumni who are unemployed, underemployed, or seeking better opportunities.
Mentor and coach participants one-on-one or in small groups for job preparation and career advancement.
Track participant progress and employment outcomes, maintaining accurate records in Salesforce and DYCD Connect.
Other tasks as assigned related to career services.
Professional Development and Upskilling
Facilitate or arrange workshops covering professional development and certification topics.
Support the scheduling of experiential learning opportunities to maintain participant engagement.
Provide ongoing coaching and support for professional skill development and career progression.
Data Entry and Project Management
Maintain accurate and timely data entry in Salesforce and DYCD Connect for participant records, job placements, and employer interactions.
Track weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, and quarterly data to meet reporting requirements and program outcomes.
Assist in managing projects related to workforce development initiatives, ensuring tasks are completed on time and within scope.
Prepare progress reports and ensure documentation aligns with grant and organizational requirements.
Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams to track project milestones and outcomes.