Employment Specialist (LA)

The Knowledge House; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Knowledge House is seeking an Employment Specialist in Los Angeles to guide fellows and alumni through their career journeys. This part-time role focuses on delivering career readiness training, personalized coaching, and organizing industry events, aiming for high engagement and placement rates. The ideal candidate will have experience in career development and a passion for uplifting underserved communities.

Benefits

2% 401k match

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in career development training or workshops.
• Experience with resume review and job search guidance.
• Track record of successful relationship-building with employers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging career readiness curriculum and assessments.
• Conduct personalized coaching for career planning.
• Support corporate partnerships to establish hiring pipelines.

Skills

Career development training

Coaching

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

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

Tools

CRM or database systems

Google Suite

Job description

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Start Date: June 2025

Employment Type: This is a part-time hourly position

Location: Los Angeles, CA

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 local time
  
  

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 And Benefits

• The compensation for this part-time role is $21/hour for an expected 25-hour workweek.
• 2% 401k match
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
  
  

Hybrid Work at TKH

All full-time staff are expected to come into a TKH office or the field (community and industry events, including conferences or travel for work) 1-2 days per week, and the Leadership Team will be encouraged to come into a TKH office at least two times per week. There will be one consistent team day a week that will vary by team. Please note that there are some roles that may require being on-site more based on the job responsibilities.

In addition to the 1 team day, there will be weeks when the expectation is 2 days/week based on required meetings. These may include all staff meetings, department stepbacks, professional development, retreats, events, or other purposeful reasons, as requested by your supervisor or team lead.

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.

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