Career Services Advisor

Goodwill of the Heartland/Heartland Goodwill Enter; Mount Pleasant (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Store discount

Employer retirement contributions

Paid time off

Job summary

Goodwill of the Heartland in Mount Pleasant, IA is hiring a Part-Time Career Services Advisor to help community members with career planning, job search, resume writing, and skill development.

The ideal candidate has an Associate's degree or two years of college, plus one year in recruiting, supervision, or training. Schedule is Monday–Friday 3:30pm–5:30pm; starting wage $18.82/hour; must be 18+ and have a reliable vehicle and pass background checks.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or two years of college study completed.
• One year of employment in recruiting, supervisory, or training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist community members with career planning and certification training.
• Support job search activities, resume writing, and interview skills.
• Conduct skill assessments and connect clients with resources and tools.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

Teams/Zoom

Education

Associate's degree

Two years of college study

Job description

Are you looking for a job that will leave you feeling fulfilled, that offers opportunities to work for an amazing mission? If so, consider applying for Goodwill! We are looking to hire a Part-Time Career Services Advisor for our Mount Pleasant location! This position requires an associate’s degree or two years of study from a college/university, and one year of employment in a related field such as recruiting, supervisory, or training.Our Career Services Advisor works with community members who would like assistance with career planning and certification training. Advisors help community members in job search activities, building computer skills, and other skill development opportunities! This position provides skill assessments for each job seeker to assist them in locating resources and tools for their desired goals, as well as maintaining and using that knowledge. Career Services Advisors assist job seekers in securing employment in the community by aiding with basic job search activities, resume writing, skill workshops, interview skills, and other employment activities. This position also assists with building and maintaining partnerships with area businesses, organizations, and schools to represent and market Goodwill resources to fit workforce needs.Goodwill of the Heartland offers competitive benefits, including:Generous store discountUp to 6% employer contributions to retirement after one yearStrong team cultureCompetitive PTO#ind123Qualifications:An Associate's degree or two years of study completed from a college/university is required.One year of employment in a related field such as recruiting, supervisory, or training is required. An additional year of employment in a related field may be substituted.Reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, proof of auto insurance requiredSuccessful completion of a motor vehicle, child/elder dependent abuse background check, and sex offender registry check requiredDemonstrable literacy in Microsoft Office, Excel, and Teams/Zoom, and other computer skills requiredThe Career Services Advisor position has a starting wage of $18.82 per hour. The anticipated schedule will be Monday-Friday 3:30pm – 5:30pm with some flexibility required. Must be 18 years of age or older.