Peer Advisor, Youth Exploration & Career Navigation Hub
About The Position
The Door is seeking a Peer Advisor for its new Youth Exploration & Career Navigation Hub, a first-of-its-kind initiative in NYC. This role is for young adults (18-26) with lived experience navigating complex systems who are ready to support others. Peer Advisors will work alongside Citywide Career Navigators to welcome young people, co-facilitate career exploration activities, support transitions into programs, and serve as a trusted presence. The position emphasizes the "No Eject, No Reject" philosophy, ensuring a welcoming and nonjudgmental environment. This is a part-time role with structured professional development, mentorship, and a pathway to full-time careers in youth development or related fields. The Peer Advisor role is crucial in building trust and directly shaping the growth and improvement of this innovative model.
Requirements
- You are between 18 and 26 years old.
- You have lived experience navigating systems similar to those The Door's members navigate, including but not limited to workforce programs, alternative education, foster care, the justice system, housing instability, or immigration.
- You are someone young people trust - real, consistent, and genuinely invested in their success.
- You are reliable and committed to showing up; consistency matters deeply to the young people we serve.
- You are comfortable in a fast-paced, open-door environment where no two days look exactly the same.
- You are committed to working with young people navigating complex circumstances with empathy, respect, and without judgment.
Nice To Haves
- You have previously participated in a program at The Door or a similar youth-serving organization.
- You have experience in peer support, mentoring, tutoring, facilitation, or youth work in any setting — formal or informal.
- You are enrolled in or have completed a high school equivalency program, vocational training, or college — or are actively working toward one.
- You speak a language in addition to English; Spanish, Mandarin, Wolof, French, and other languages are assets reflecting the communities we serve.
- You have experience co-facilitating workshops, groups, or programming with young people.
Responsibilities
- Greet and welcome young people to the Hub, establishing a warm and nonjudgmental tone.
- Conduct light outreach in partnership with Hub staff to connect community members to Hub services.
- Co-facilitate Virtual Reality career exploration sessions using Transfr headsets.
- Support facilitation of the 9-session Career Readiness Certificate Program, including resume workshops, mock interviews, and workplace readiness sessions.
- Assist with cohort-based programs (Transfr Trek and Mesa Alumni Lab), supporting group activities and encouraging participation.
- Help create an environment where young people feel comfortable taking risks and asking questions.
- Accompany young people to external programs, training sites, and partner organizations to ease transitions.
- Follow up with young people after referrals to check in and offer encouragement.
- Help young people who leave or step away from a program feel welcome returning, reinforcing the "No Eject, No Reject" commitment.
- Participate in the paid Youth Advisory Council or support its activities.
- Share observations and insights from daily interactions to inform Hub programming and operations.
- Contribute to staff meetings, team reflections, and learning conversations.
- Assist with intake, tracking attendance, documenting participant interactions, and supporting data entry.
- Complete required trainings, including trauma-informed care, youth development best practices, and Hub-specific onboarding.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay and part-time experience
- Formal onboarding and ongoing professional development in peer support best practices, trauma-informed care, career navigation, and facilitation
- Access to The Door's full suite of wraparound services, including health care, mental health support, legal services, and education programs, depending on age at hire date.
- Mentorship from senior Hub staff with deep experience in workforce development and youth services
- Participation in the paid Youth Advisory Council and an active role in shaping a first-of-its-kind NYC model
- A clear pathway to full-time employment in youth development, social services, career navigation, or a related field
- The opportunity to see your lived experience and your voice directly impact the young people who come through our doors
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
