Career Services Coordinator

WHY WORK AT NORTH SHORE CDC?

North Shore Community Development Coalition (NSCDC) is a regional, nonprofit organization committed

to investing in neighborhoods to create thriving communities. We envision a North Shore where every

neighborhood is one of choice and opportunity. Our neighborhood revitalization model focuses on projects

that have lasting benefits for entire neighborhoods with need-based programs that build future city

leaders and self-sufficient residents. Our diverse staff are passionate and committed to helping our

communities thrive and grow. We offer extremely competitive benefits including funding for professional

development, as well as a full suite of healthcare benefits, generous paid time-off, flexible work hours and

more.

Position Summary

The Career Services Coordinator performs various duties related to creating and supporting career-

building opportunities for YouthBuild participants and alumni. A key responsibility of this role is to

successfully match participants and graduates from YouthBuild’s Construction and Construction+ cohorts

with employers in construction, healthcare, culinary, and other related fields. Additionally, the Career

Services Coordinator oversees Future Success, Alumni Engagement, and the Employer Advisory Board

while reporting directly to the Assistant Director of YouthBuild.

The Career Services Coordinator develops work experience opportunities such as employment partners

and targeted professional training (Future Success), ensuring that participant credentialing aligns with the

needs and expectations of employers and post-program pathways. This role prepares participants for

post-program transitions beginning at program entry through soft skills development, connections to

supportive services, and the use of interest and skills assessments based on competency models. The

work of the Career Services Coordinator begins on day one and continues throughout the life cycle of the

grant(s) to help ensure participants are prepared for post-program success. Career Services Coordinator

will provide ongoing career counseling and support participants in developing professional skills and

identifying clear next steps for education, training, and employment after successful completion.

Main Goal(s):

The goal of this role is to develop and build capacity/partnerships with potential employment and

internship providers that will lead to internship, externship, apprenticeship, and employment opportunities

specifically in the Construction, Healthcare, and Culinary Hospitality fields for YouthBuild participants.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Primary responsibilities and essential functions may include, but are not limited to:

Overseeing and ensuring that career and leadership development planning including employment

preparation classes are provided to YouthBuild participants

Organize job readiness workshops, host college and career fairs and other events to facilitate

pathways to graduation and post-secondary instruction or employment

Follow-up with employers after a participant is placed in employment or internship to ensure the

participant is meeting expectations and identify additional skills participants may need to meet

employer demand

Provide evaluation, conciliation, and mediation between employer and employee post-job

placement

Oversee the Future Success component and Employer Advisory Board

Stay engaged with both employer and job seeker to ensure successful 85% or higher placement

and strive toward 100% retention of all placed within their sector of training.

Deliver oral presentations as requested to employers/industry associations

Complete reports for department and grants i.e. AmeriCorps, WIOA, and DOL

Support participants with career counseling and professional development planning to help them

identify next steps related to employment, training, or college

Assist participants in creating, updating, and maintaining resumes and cover letters, ensuring

they are complete and ready for job, training, or college applications.

Review and support completion of applications for jobs, training programs, and postsecondary

education to ensure they are accurate and submitted on time.

Provide guidance and support to participants completing FAFSA and other financial aid

applications when pursuing post-secondary education.

Coordinate college tours and career exploration opportunities to expose participants to

postsecondary and career pathways.

Invite guest speakers from various industries to speak with members about career pathways and

requirements for entering different fields.

Organize and host at least two career fairs or career roundtable events each year to connect

participants with employers, training programs, and industry professionals.

Assist participants with job search strategies, application submissions, and job placement

opportunities.

Track participant progress related to career development, employment, and post-program goals.

Willingness to pivot and assist in all other programmatic needs.

May serve as backup within the department as needed.

Qualifications

Excellent writing and interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate with others

Proficient in Microsoft applications, Adobe and Google

Excellent time management, customer service, and interpersonal skills

Ability to relate sensitively to a multiracial and multicultural group of young people.

Organized, capable of handling multiple requests and tasks, detail-oriented, excellent at follow-

through, and ability to meet deadlines.

Ability to be flexible as specific tasks will change with the evolution of the program

Network effectively with various types of organizations, including government agencies, law

enforcement agencies, schools, social service agencies, courts/probation/DYS/corrections, and

grassroots organizations.

Strong commitment to helping young people succeed in an innovative training program to reorient

their lives and nurture their leadership skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule: Varies, but typically

Monday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Tuesday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Wednesday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Thursday 8 AM – 6 PM

Friday 8 AM – 2 PM

Evenings and weekends may be required occasionally, with prior notice provided.

Pay: $50,000 – 55,000 annually