Job Developer

FOREST HILLS COMMUNITY HOUSE•New York, NY

10h•$30 - $33

About The Position

Are you passionate about empowering young adults and creating meaningful career pathways? The CRED Job Developer supports out-of-school, unemployed, and underemployed young adults ages 18–40 by connecting them to career opportunities in the culinary and technology sectors. Participants complete a 14-week training program before being placed in structured 10-week internships, with the goal of securing permanent employment. The Job Developer builds and maintains strong relationships with participants, employers, and community stakeholders to ensure successful internship placements and long-term job outcomes. At least 75% of program participants must reside in zip codes disproportionately impacted by high rates of gun violence. The CRED initiative approaches gun violence as a public health crisis by combining short-term workforce opportunities with long-term community-based prevention strategies. A central component of this work is increasing access to career pathways and employment readiness for disconnected young adults.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (Human Resources, Social Work, Business, Marketing preferred)
1–3 years of job development experience with young adults (ages 18–30)
Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data management tools (e.g., Salesforce)

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills
Experience in employer engagement and job development

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive intake meetings to assess eligibility, career interests, skills, and employment barriers
Collect and maintain required documentation (ID, work authorization, resumes, certifications)
Ensure participant files remain accurate and compliant
Develop customized job search and career development plans
Build strong, supportive relationships with participants
Provide individualized guidance to address employment challenges
Lead workshops on resume development, interview skills, workplace professionalism, and job retention
Prepare participants for successful internship and employment placement
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with local employers and industry partners
Focus on culinary and technology sectors
Secure internships, employment opportunities, and mentorship pathways
Coordinate structured 10-week internship placements
Organize job fairs and networking events
Provide follow-up services and career counseling
Maintain employer communication to support job retention and advancement