Career Development Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Paul Mitchell The School Sacramento in Sacramento, CA, is seeking a full-time Career Development Specialist to be the driving force behind our students' professional success, managing everything from career coaching to employer outreach.

Keep reading to learn how you can become an integral part of our dynamic team!

THE BASICS

Pay :

• $21-$24 per hour

Schedule :

• Monday through Friday, 10 am to 6:30 pm

Benefits :

• Dental
• Health
• Vision
• Paid time off

WHAT DOES YOUR DAY ENTAIL?

You are responsible for managing the professional development program, delivering essential training to equip students and graduates with career skills, job search techniques, and successful placement. Day-to-day, you facilitate classes and workshops focusing on soft skills, career services, and financial literacy, covering topics like résumé writing, interviewing, and professional branding. You coordinate with the Education Leader on training and guest speakers, and implement career planning strategies to ensure a smooth transition to employment. Crucially, you initiate employer outreach, build professional relationships, and host career fairs/recruitment events to maximize placement. Finally, you ensure compliance with licensing and placement documentation standards, analyze placement data, prepare reports, and coach students on using job recruitment platforms.

REQUIREMENTS FOR A CAREER DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

• Interpersonal skills and experience in building professional relationships
• Knowledge of good customer service standards and procedures
• Experience in the beauty industry
• Strong communication, effective listening, and presentation skills
• Excellent written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills
• Excellent computer skills to collect data and generate reports
• Time management skills
• Self-directed and can work independently
• High level of self-motivation and professionalism
• Experience in the beauty and barbering industry is preferred

A LITTLE ABOUT US:

At Paul Mitchell Schools, we're all about uplifting others and making dreams come true! We provide comprehensive, hands-on education to help future professionals advance their cosmetology skills and develop fulfilling careers in the beauty industry. With schools all across the country, we're dedicated to helping people find their niche and follow their passions. Not only do we help our students, but we also give back to our community by offering scholarships and raising money through local FUNraising campaigns. If you're looking for a workplace where your skills are valued and you make a meaningful difference, this is it!

WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU!

It's simple to take the next step: our initial application for the Career Development Specialist is a quick, 3-minute, mobile-friendly process! Apply today and let us know why you are the best fit for this role.