Job Developer Workforce Development

About the Role

Design, schedule, and facilitate engaging career-readiness workshops aligned with program timelines, participant needs, and sector-specific hiring expectations. Lead structured professional development activities, provide individualized coaching, and support participants in their job search and placement journey.

Responsibilities

• Design, schedule, and facilitate career-readiness workshops, including Resume Café, Interview Preparation Week, Labor Market Week, and mock interviews.
• Provide individualized coaching in resume and cover-letter writing, job-search strategy, applications, interviewing, professional communication, networking, and workplace etiquette.
• Help participants articulate transferable skills, certifications, training accomplishments, and work experience to prospective employers.
• Build understanding of career pathways, entry-level job requirements, advancement opportunities, and workplace expectations.
• Identify job readiness gaps and coordinate tailored interventions with program staff.
• Conduct employment-readiness assessments, maintain individualized employment action plans, and match participants to internships, assignments, and job openings.
• Coordinate referrals, interviews, and follow-up communication; ensure participants understand each stage of the process.
• Provide continued job-search assistance to graduates and coordinate handoffs to retention staff.
• Collaborate with program staff to address barriers affecting participation or employment.
• Support participant readiness and placement success through site visits and employer-facing activities.
• Maintain accurate records in Salesforce and DYCD PTS, monitor caseload activity, and provide regular updates to the Director.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of relevant experience in workforce development, job placement, career services, or related work.
• Demonstrated experience facilitating workshops and providing one-on-one career coaching.
• Ability to assess job readiness, manage multiple referrals, and maintain consistent follow-through.
• Strong interpersonal, presentation, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Familiarity with employer hiring processes, labor-market information, and career pathways; healthcare experience preferred.
• Experience with Salesforce, DYCD PTS, or comparable systems preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Ability to travel throughout New York City for program activities.

Pay

Salary: $55,000 - $58,000 commensurate with skillset, experience, and education.