Employment Specialist

The Knowledge House; None; Remoto; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

A nonprofit organization focused on career development is seeking an Employment Specialist to guide fellows and alumni through their career journeys. This part-time remote role requires delivering engaging career readiness training and providing personalized coaching to help achieve placement goals while managing community-focused responsibilities. Ideal candidates have experience in career coaching and strong communication skills, with compensation at $21/hour for a 25-hour workweek.

Competenze

• 2+ years experience delivering career development training or workshops.
• 1-3 years providing one-on-one career coaching or a similar advisory role.
• Experience with resume review, interview preparation, and job search guidance.

Mansioni

• Deliver engaging career readiness curriculum and comprehensive assessments.
• Conduct ongoing career guidance and professional development opportunities.
• Support and communicate with corporate partnerships to establish hiring pipelines.

Conoscenze

Career development training delivery

One-on-one career coaching

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Education, HR, Business, or Communications

Strumenti

Google Suite

CRM or database systems

Descrizione del lavoro

Start Date: Summer 2025

Employment Type: This is a part-time contract position

Location: Remote (PST timezone)

Reports to: Senior Manager of Alumni Engagement

About TKH

Established in 2014, TKH has provided high-tech training to thousands of students from underserved communities across the country. What began as a humble initiative in the South Bronx has blossomed into a national organization delivering programs in Newark, Atlanta, Los Angeles, New York, and Washington D.C. Our mission is to build a diverse tech workforce by uplifting individuals from the most underestimated and underserved communities. We envision a future where all communities have equal access to employment opportunities in tech across all sectors. The TKH model offers in-demand tech skills training, coupled with comprehensive wraparound services to support each Fellow's journey to career success.

Role Overview

The Employment Specialist champions fellows and alumni through their career journeys. This position requires a community-focused individual who can deliver effective career readiness training, provide personalized coaching, and organize engaging industry events. The ideal candidate demonstrates a strong drive for results, continuously tracking metrics to improve program outcomes while building meaningful connections between fellows, alumni, and employer partners. This role balances hands-on career guidance with strategic program support to create pathways to professional success. Key goals include achieving 75% engagement and placement for 2024 alumni by end-2025 and delivering Career Readiness training to help reach 65% placement for current fellows. TKH adapts to changing circumstances and priorities, making job expectations dynamic. This description outlines essential functions but does not limit the tasks that may be assigned.

Fellow-Focused Responsibilities (40%)

• Deliver engaging career readiness curriculum and comprehensive assessments
• Complete personalized coaching to guide fellows through career planning and job search processes
• Partner with the Student Success team and instructors to ensure integrated support systems
  
  

Alumni-Focused Responsibilities (35%)

• Deliver industry-focused events and strategic alumni engagement initiatives
• Conduct ongoing career guidance and professional development opportunities for program graduates
• Contribute to compelling materials that highlight alumni achievements and career progression
  
  

Employer-Focused Responsibilities (15%)

• Support and communicate with corporate partnerships to establish sustainable hiring pipelines
• Connect employers and candidates through structured opportunities
  
  

Program Support (10%)

• Collect and record performance metrics to drive continuous program improvement
• Complete insightful reports and contribute to departmental strategic initiatives
  
  

Schedule Requirement

Candidates must be available for the specific weekly events described below for the duration of the program:

• June to December Thursday Class Time: 5:30 - 9:00 pm PST
  
  

The remaining weekly hours are flexible, including a balance of standard workday hours between 9:00am - 5:00pm local time for team meetings and training.

Qualifications

Experience

• 2+ years experience delivering career development training or workshops
• 1-3 years providing one-on-one career coaching or a similar advisory role
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Education, HR, Business, Communications)
• Experience with resume review, interview preparation, and job search guidance
• Track record of successful relationship-building with employers or external partners
• Experience engaging with alumni or community-building initiatives
• Familiarity with job boards, LinkedIn, and other professional networking platforms
• Proficiency in using CRM or database systems to track interactions and outcomes
• Experience compiling data and creating reports for program improvement
• Understanding of workforce development best practices and hiring trends
  
  

Skills And Approach To Work

• Able to deliver engaging career readiness training and one-on-one coaching effectively
• Computer proficiency, including Google Suite and career services platforms
• Superb written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to conduct and coordinate multiple tasks and projects under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong work ethic and commitment to produce high-quality work
• Able to work in ambiguous and fast-paced environments
• Analytical skills and strong attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with others, including actively reaching out to colleagues to support or consult on projects and maintaining a collaborative work environment
• Commitment to contributing to positive organizational culture and core values
• Empathetic approach to understanding diverse student and alumni career challenges
  
  

Compensation

• $21/hour for an expected 25-hour workweek.
  
  

How To Apply

Click on “create profile and apply to job” and submit your resume and a cover letter (required) answering the following questions:

• Describe your experience working in nonprofit organizations. Include details about our role(s) and how you navigated the unique challenges and opportunities of the nonprofit sector. If you have never worked at a nonprofit before, what aspects of working in a mission-driven organization appeal to you, and what transferable skills would you bring from your previous experience?
• Describe your typical caseload management. Be sure to include how many students or alumni you’ve supported in your previous roles
• Describe your experience developing and delivering career readiness training to adults. This could be a presentation/workshop etc. If none, please describe any related presentation or teaching experience you may have and describe your comfort level with developing and delivering career readiness workshops.
• How are you currently using AI tools in your career services work? What applications have you found most valuable?
  
  

It is the policy of The Knowledge House Fellowship, Inc. to promote and provide equal employment opportunities without discrimination based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, Veteran status, genetic predisposition, or carrier status.