Career Placement Coordinator

About the role

The Career Placement Coordinator will support the operational execution of HCZ's career readiness and placement pipeline, focusing on connecting college-aged participants with career-launching professional opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Manage timelines and match students to strategic site placements
• Lead communications with internship site supervisors, college-aged interns, and HCZ staff
• Maintain and curate a comprehensive job database and career resource library
• Coordinate career workshops, readiness seminars, and professional exposure events
• Monitor programmatic timelines and provide executive summary updates
• Create and maintain collaboration structures with College Success counselors and coordinators
• Track, compile, and analyze key outcomes and metrics for career programming
• Research and support outreach to professional vendors and career development resources

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 1+ years of experience in managing internship programs, student job placements, or career services operations
• 1+ years of experience maintaining databases, resource libraries, or utilizing platform software (e.g., Salesforce, Simplicity, or CRM tools)
• 1+ years of project management experience, specifically tracking milestones and communicating across multiple stakeholder groups (such as interns, supervisors, and internal teams)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Education, Counseling, Business Administration, human resources, or a related field
• Exceptionally organized planner with strong attention to detail and a proven ability to manage project trackers, monitor complex timelines, and complete tasks accurately in a fast-paced environment
• Clear, professional communicator who is comfortable leading communications with internship site supervisors, external partners, and college-aged interns
• Resourceful and analytical problem-solver who can leverage data to identify program bottlenecks and drive continuous improvement
• A collaborative team player who takes initiative, manages multiple priorities simultaneously, and maintains a self-disciplined, proactive approach
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience managing job databases or CRM platform software is highly preferred
• A deep commitment to the mission and programs of Harlem Children's Zone (HCZ)

Skills

• Exceptional project management skills
• Strong organizational and attention to detail
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Data analysis and problem-solving abilities
• Collaborative teamwork and initiative
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

• Competitive salary range: $60,000 - $75,000 per year
• Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, employee referral bonus, career advancement opportunities, and more