High School Career Specialist

Enfield School District • Enfield, CT

19h

About The Position

Enfield Public Schools is seeking a dedicated, student-centered High School Career Specialist to work collaboratively with the School Counseling Department. The specialist supports students as they explore post-secondary opportunities, including college, careers, and workforce pathways, and helps prepare them for life after graduation through career exploration, employer engagement, and workforce readiness development.

The role includes providing career guidance and job-readiness coaching, coordinating career-related events and programming, and building partnerships with local businesses, community organizations, and post-secondary institutions. The position is full-time, non-union, and at-will, and is subject to the personnel policies of Enfield Public Schools.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to engage and motivate high school students.
• Experience with event planning and coordination.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in data entry, tracking, and basic analysis.
• Commitment to student mentorship and equitable access to opportunities.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working in a school setting or with groups of students is strongly preferred.
• Experience related to career development, workforce training, or youth programming is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the School Counseling Department to help students identify and explore career pathways aligned with their interests and goals.
• Provide resources and guidance to support informed decisions about post-secondary education and employment opportunities.
• Help students develop professional resumes, cover letters, and job applications.
• Coach students on interview skills, workplace etiquette, and professional communication.
• Support student readiness for employment and higher education environments.
• Organize and coordinate career-related events, including guest speaker sessions, informational presentations, and panel discussions.
• Support planning and execution of career fairs and college and career exploration events.
• Manage logistics for on-site and virtual programming involving external partners.
• Build and maintain relationships with local businesses, community organizations, and post-secondary institutions.
• Coordinate student internships, job-shadowing experiences, and mentoring opportunities.
• Serve as a liaison between the school and workforce partners to expand student opportunities.

Benefits

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on student futures and career readiness.
• Collaborative and supportive school environment.
• Connection with a wide network of community and business partners.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level