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Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow · 1 day ago

Internship and Employment Coordinator - Young Professional Institute

Brooklyn, NY

Internship

Onsite

Intern, Mid Level

$60K/yr - $65K/yr

3+ years exp

Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow is seeking an Employment Coordinator for their Young Professional Institute to develop employer partnerships and coordinate customer service internships for program participants. The role focuses on preparing participants for employment opportunities, including job searching skills, resume writing, and interview readiness.

CharityNon ProfitSocial AssistanceTraining

Responsibilities

Engage in biweekly employment services meeting and meetings with key youth employment staff from each youth employment program in order to share job orders, discussed work readiness preparation activities, provide feedback relative to job readiness, etc

Conduct comprehensive intakes and assessments on participants designed to evaluate employment history, education, skills, qualifications, support service needs and vocational interests

Prepare participants individually and in groups relative to job searching skills, resume writing, application completion, and interview readiness for job orders

Complete weekly data entry, including but not limited to case notes, new intakes, employment verifications, etc

Design and create recruitment strategies, such as hiring events and on-site employer events

Responsible for a minimum of 10 placements per month at a minimum of 20 hours of work per week

Develop and coordinate 25 customer service internship placements per cohort, cultivating relationships with employers willing to host interns in customer-facing roles

Conduct regular site visits to internship locations to monitor participant progress, address challenges, and maintain strong employer relationships

Provide ongoing support to students throughout their internship and employment journeys, ensuring successful completion and positive outcomes

Assist in identifying and developing services and programs not currently being offered

Provide specialized support to high school equivalency program participants, understanding their unique educational journeys and employment preparation needs

Qualification

Job developmentWorkforce developmentEmployer partnershipsData managementCustomer service internshipsDiversity experienceResume writingInterview preparationCollege access backgroundRelationship building

Required

High School Diploma required, BA preferred

A minimum of 3 years' experience in job development, workforce development, business development, marketing, or recruiting

College access background required, including experience working with individuals pursuing high school equivalency credentials and supporting their transition to post-secondary education and/or employment

Possess a comprehensive job bank (Tech, Retail, Hospitality, Construction, and/or Healthcare) and the ability to leverage relationships with employers to meet the employment needs of OBT's client base

Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds

A passionate commitment to OBT's mission and vision

A track record tied to exceptional success in preparing individuals for entry into and persistence in both subsidized and unsubsidized employment. Preference given to those applicants with a cadre of employer partners already committed to working with them

Knowledge of New York City labor market trends and employer-based tax incentives

The ability to establish strong working relationships with team members, colleagues, participants, and external stakeholders

Strong skill set in data management and data tracking; demonstrated experience managing data collection, analysis, and reporting

College access background required, with demonstrated experience supporting individuals in navigating pathways to higher education and career advancement