Career Exposures Coordinator, K-12

Harlem Children's Zone•New York, NY

18h•$60,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ), a New York-based education and poverty-fighting organization, is seeking a K-12 Career Exposure Coordinator for its Wealth Builds team. Wealth Builds aims to eliminate the wealth gap through evidence-based programming that combines cradle-to-career services with capital to support social and economic mobility. This role leads early career-readiness activities that spark professional curiosity and build career awareness among K-12 students. The coordinator designs and implements a calendar of experiential career exposures, including workshops, entrepreneurship programs, and Career Days. The role works with internal counselors and school staff as well as external vendors and program providers to create opportunities for students. It also supports high school internships, tracks timelines and outcomes, and helps improve programming. The position operates primarily on-site at HCZ’s Harlem office, with flexibility based on program and team needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least 1 year of experience in project management, event planning, or coordinating student programs.
At least 1 year of experience building partnerships or conducting outreach with external vendors, organizations, or employers.
At least 1 year of experience supporting student internship programs, placement processes, or career workshops.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage project trackers and meet tight timelines.
Ability to take initiative, work collaboratively under pressure, and thrive in a fast-paced team environment.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills for working with counselors, school coordinators, and external vendors.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and willingness to learn database or project-management tools.
Commitment to the mission and programs of Harlem Children’s Zone.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling, Business Administration, or a related field.
Creativity and resourcefulness in designing engaging career experiences and identifying student opportunities.

Responsibilities

Support daily K-12 program operations under the management of the Director and Assistant Director.
Design, implement, and maintain a calendar of K-12 career exposures that complements the existing career-readiness curriculum.
Plan and execute Career Days, career workshops, and other career-exposure events for K-12 students.
Manage project trackers and monitor timelines, providing summary updates for HCZ leadership and staff.
Support the high school internship process, including sourcing placements, conducting readiness workshops, and matching students to sites.
Research, contact, and communicate with external vendors and program providers to secure student exposure opportunities.
Build and maintain collaboration structures with counselors and coordinators across HCZ teams to implement programming.
Track key career-program outcomes and use data to inform continuous process improvement.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.