YouthBuild Job Developer

Central Carolina Community College • Sanford, NC

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Central Carolina Community College is seeking a YouthBuild Job Developer to join their team. This grant-funded position focuses on developing career-building opportunities for YouthBuild students (ages 16-24) who are out of school and out of work. The program offers pathways to living wage jobs through non-credit courses in Construction and Culinary, with a goal of continuing students into college programs or career placement. The Job Developer will network with public and private sectors, advise students, and assist in program development to meet employer needs. This role involves occasional travel, and some evening and weekend work may be required. The position is funded by a grant with an anticipated end date of May 30, 2028, with the possibility of renewal.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• One year of experience in job development and placement
• Demonstrated ability to establish rapport and relate sensitively to a multiracial and multicultural group of young people
• One year of experience in planning and conducting training sessions or workshops in a professional setting
• Demonstrated ability to help unemployed/underemployed job seekers find employment
• Demonstrated ability to collect and manage data

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in counseling, career development, social sciences, business, or related field
• More than one year of experience in job development and placement
• Two years or more of experience in higher education

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain partnerships in the public and private sectors that will provide career opportunities aligned with YouthBuild students’ interests and goals
• Assist Youthbuild staff members and students to identify and schedule career-related guest speakers, site visits, job shadow experiences, work experiences and informational interviews
• Interview students relative to placements being sought
• Meet with trainees at regular intervals to learn their career goals or immediate needs
• Plan and organize job preparation workshops on skills including interviewing, resume preparation, and searching for jobs
• Work with the director to market the program to potential employers through presentations and other communication strategies
• Ensure trainees are prepared before going to job interviews and conduct follow-up assessments
• Connect trainees with viable job opportunities
• Work closely with employers to maximize student employment retention and success
• Advise a caseload of 30-35 students per year using an intrusive advising model guided by an appreciative advising approach
• Create and monitor Individualized Service Strategy Plans for each YouthBuild participant in conjunction with YouthBuild Director and Assistant Director
• Contribute to YouthBuild program refinements in ways that meet employers needs and expectations
• Collect and maintain accurate participant placement data in Department of Labor database
• Transport students to and from job interviews, job shadows, vocational classes, etc., using YouthBuild van
• Assist YouthBuild Student Success Advocate in organizing educational trips
• Serve on college committees as assigned
• Complete the annual five-hour staff development
• Encourage and support college activities, policies, procedures, and philosophies
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Encourage a learning environment where everyone is supported and valued for their unique perspectives and experiences
• Foster and promote the participation of all members of our diverse communities

What This Job Offers

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