Career Prep Coordinator F/T

Grace Outreach seeks a skilled, passionate professional to play an integral role in the delivery of services in the Career Prep program area of the organization. This position requires the ability to deliver career-based content to students in a classroom setting, knowledge of the NYC workforce development landscape, ability to advise students 1-on-1 regarding career options and possibilities, flexibility, the ability to communicate positively in multiple directions, and an openness to continual learning. The Career Prep Coordinator will also be focused outside the organization, in order to maintain and develop relationships with quality vocational training programs, employers, and colleagues in the field doing similar work.
Coordinate Career Prep program activities:

• Manage and coordinate day-to-day Career Prep activities serving 70-100 current students, and 1000+ alumnae
• Meet and work 1-on-1 with individual students, both current and alumni, on career-related activities, including resume review and interview prep
• Capture, manage, and review data utilizing Sales Force CRM platform and interactive database
• Maintain accurate metrics for program performance and prepare analysis for internal and external use
• Develop technology-centered training for High School Equivalency students

Teach weekly Career Prep class to current High School Equivalency students

• Use existing curriculum to continue to teach Career Prep class that actively engages students in learning about the workforce and vocational programs
• Develop new and innovative technology-centered teaching approaches to preparation of workforce materials in the classroom
• Advise students on completion of workforce goals by providing detailed feedback on application materials created

Maintain and Develop Relationships with vocational training partners and employers:

• Connect students to employment and vocational training opportunities in the Bronx and NYC
• Strengthen and build relations with quality vocational training programs and community-based organizations
• Attend meetings with partner organizations and coalitions in the workforce development field around NYC

Coordinate and Carry Out Career Development Events:

• Put together larger program events such as Job Fairs and Mock Interview sessions
• Put together and lead field trips for students to employment-related programs and events

Participate as member of larger Grace Outreach staff team:

• Work collaboratively with 12+ colleagues in helping to carry out overall Grace Outreach mission
• Complete a high volume of varied responsibilities and thrive in a fast-paced setting

Minimum Qualifications: B.A. degree, with experience in workforce development/non-profit/education field.
Ability to skillfully utilize Microsoft Office Suite software, SalesForce or similar CRM/database software. Ability to contribute to organization's well-established positive culture, and ethical values and practices.

Go to this link to apply http://www.idealist.org/view/job/9g66XBC7wnH4/