Career Prep Instructor

Distinction LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Distinction, LLC, a small Mississippi-based business recently awarded operation of the St. Louis Job Corps Center, seeks a CPP Advisor to liaison between enrollment and center life.

You will support pre-arrival engagement, coordinate arrival-day activities, and implement acclimation programming to boost retention and success. This role emphasizes creating a welcoming environment for incoming students, planning Week 1 workshops, and registering students at the local SLATE Job Center.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required with 5 years of youth-work experience.
• Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-arrival calls to new students and introduce roommates and mentors.
• Provide incoming students with center expectations, security protocols, and what to bring.
• Ensure residential staff are prepared for arrivals with room readiness and welcome baskets.
• Plan arrival day activities, ambassador welcomes, tours, and counselor social intakes.
• Register students at the local SLATE Job Center to facilitate workforce engagement.
• Develop and oversee Week 1 workshops and acclimation activities.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Distinction, LLC is a small, Mississippi-based business that was recently awarded operation of the St. Louis Job Corps Center. We are looking for qualified applicants who are enthusiastic, energetic, and purpose-driven.

Working with at-promise youth on a Job Corps Center is both rewarding and fulfilling. We offer competitive pay and a positive work environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth and development.

About the role

The CPP Advisor acts as the liaison between enrollment and center life, ensuring a smooth transition for new students into the program. This role provides pre-arrival engagement, coordinates arrival-day activities, and implements structured acclimation programming to enhance student retention and success. The CPP Advisor fosters a welcoming and supportive environment for incoming students, ensuring they are well-informed and prepared for their Job Corps experience.

What you'll do

• Conduct pre-arrival calls to new students, introducing them to assigned roommates and staff mentors to create an early sense of belonging.
• Provide incoming students with critical information regarding center expectations, security protocols, behavior standards, and what to bring.
• Ensure residential staff are prepared for new student arrivals, including room readiness, welcome signs, name placements, and welcome baskets with toiletries and snacks.
• Plan and coordinate arrival day activities, including CPP Ambassador welcome parties, roommate introductions, center tours, and counselor social intakes.
• Register students at the local SLATE Job Center to facilitate workforce engagement.
• Develop and oversee Week 1 workshops and structured activities to acclimate new students to the program, both during and after training hours.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or High School Equivalency required with 5 years of experience working with youth.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Experience in student services, onboarding, or program coordination preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work collaboratively across departments.
• Valid driver’s license.

The pay range for this role is:

46,000 - 50,000 USD per year (St. Louis JCC Main)