Career Specialist

East Side House Settlement•New York, NY

13d

About The Position

East Side House (ESH) is a community resource in the Bronx and Northern Manhattan that expands opportunities through education, career, and supportive services. Its Adult and Workforce Programs provide services through community centers and school partnerships. Reporting to the Program Director, the Career Specialist supports students across the George Washington Educational Campus as they explore, prepare for, and transition into post-secondary education, training, internships, and employment. The role provides direct student support, facilitates workshops, develops employer and community partnerships, tracks student outcomes, and coordinates with school staff and ESH colleagues. The position is part-time and non-exempt. The expected schedule is Monday through Thursday, 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., and Friday, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., subject to program needs and operational adjustments. The role may involve occasional lifting or moving of items up to 25 pounds and routine use of standard office equipment. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background checks and/or screenings. The Career Specialist supervises and manages the performance of designated interns assigned to the position.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Social Work degree required.
At least two years of youth services experience.
Excellent verbal, analytical, writing, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment and multitask.
Strong understanding of data analysis.
Strong interpersonal and time-management skills.
Demonstrated knowledge of community service/development.
Knowledge and experience with WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, Google Suite, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and other applications.
Ability to fulfill the job description's responsibilities and work well with colleagues in a high-energy, collaborative work environment.
Successful completion of required background checks and/or screenings.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Support program performance goals related to student engagement, post-secondary planning, career readiness, internships, job placement, and retention.
Build and maintain partnerships with employers, colleges, training providers, and community organizations to expand opportunities for students.
Provide individual and group advising on college and career pathways, workforce readiness, and post-secondary success.
Develop and facilitate workshops on resumes, cover letters, interview preparation, workplace readiness, applications, and related topics.
Assist students in securing and persisting in internships, employment, college enrollment, training programs, and certification opportunities.
Track student progress and maintain accurate documentation and data entry in required systems.
Collaborate with school staff, East Side House colleagues, and campus partners to provide coordinated support services.
Facilitate campus-based and virtual events, workshops, and career exposure opportunities.
Participate in meetings, trainings, and events related to program implementation and student success.
Prepare and submit reports and documentation required by the program and its funders.
Supervise and manage the performance of designated interns assigned to the position.