Job Developer

Global-Kids; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation days

Personal days

Sick days

Retail discounts

Job summary

Global Kids, a NYC-based nonprofit, seeks a Job Developer to connect youth with paid and unpaid work experiences and support their professional growth. The role focuses on identifying opportunities, building employer partnerships, and guiding youth through resume, interview prep, and workplace readiness.

As a full-time GK team member, you will engage with DYCD/WIOA-funded programs, track placements, and contribute to program development and data reporting to improve outcomes for youth from

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in workforce development, job placement, or career counseling, preferably with youth from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience with WIOA, DYCD, or similar publicly funded youth programs is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to tailor messages.
• Knowledge of labor market trends and industry requirements.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Commitment to Global Kids' mission and social justice.
• Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure worksites for paid and unpaid youth placements.
• Network with employers and communities to promote GK participants.
• Match participants to opportunities and coach on resumes and interviews.
• Act as liaison between participants and employers for onboarding and support.
• Maintain documentation for placements and reporting per WIOA/DYCD.
• Collaborate on program development to boost employability skills.
• Monitor progress and collect feedback to improve outcomes.

Skills

Communication skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Labor market knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

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Job Developer

Full Time New York, NY, US

Salary Range: $45,000.00 To $47,000.00 Annually

Global Kids (GK) educates, inspires, and mobilizes youth to become global citizens who are positively engaged in the world and are prepared for their future. As a Job Developer within our organization, the selected candidate will play a pivotal role in connecting youth with meaningful employment opportunities, fostering their professional growth, and supporting them in realizing their potential.

This position is funded through DYCD’s Learn and Earn Workforce and Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) initiative, which provides work experience and career development services to eligible youth.

Responsibilities:

• Identifying Employment Opportunities for Youth: Identify and secure worksites for paid and unpaid work experience placements by researching and cultivating partnerships with local businesses, organizations, and industries suitable for WIOA-eligible youth participants.
• Networking and Outreach: Build and maintain relationships with employers, community leaders, and stakeholders to promote the hiring of Global Kids participants; represent GK at networking events, job fairs, and industry conferences to expand opportunities
• Customized Job Placement: Assess the skills, interests, and career goals of Global Kids participants to match them with suitable work experience and employment opportunities; provide individualized coaching on resume building, interview preparation, and workplace readiness.
• Employer Engagement: Act as a liaison between Global Kids participants and employers to facilitate placement, onboarding, and ongoing support throughout the work experience; advocate for the inclusion of youth from underserved communities.
• Monitoring and Evaluation: Ensure timely, accurate documentation for internship placements in compliance with WIOA, DYCD, and organizational reporting requirements. Track the progress of Global Kids participants in their employment journey. Collect feedback from both employers and participants to evaluate the effectiveness of job placements and identify areas for improvement.
• Program Development: Collaborate with program managers and stakeholders to develop initiatives that enhance the employability skills of Global Kids participants, such as workshops, mentorship programs, and skill-building activities.
• Data Management: Maintain accurate records of job placements, participant profiles, and employer partnerships using relevant databases and software. Generate reports on program outcomes and impacts for internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 2+ years of experience in workforce development, job placement, or career counseling, preferably with youth from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience working within WIOA, DYCD, or other publicly funded youth workforce programs strongly preferred; familiarity with WIOA performance measures and documentation requirements a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to tailor messages to different audiences.
• Understanding of labor market trends, employment laws, and industry requirements.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing environments.
• Commitment to the mission and values of Global Kids, with a passion for empowering youth and promoting social justice.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus.

Salary/Benefits: This full-time nonexempt position has an annual salary of $47,000 per annum. GK also offers affordable medical benefits, dental, and life insurance as well as paid holidays, 12 vacation days (year 1), increasing thereafter based on years of employment, 3 personal days, and 8 sick days. GK staff also have access to retail discounts and other benefits through our Professional Employer Organization (PEO).

Global Kids, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, citizenship, mental or physical handicap or disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. We continue to support and promote equal employment opportunities, human dignity, and diversity.