Senior Trade Program Leader & Career Counselor

Adams and Associates; Exeter (RI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and health benefits

Onsite cafeteria $2.50 meals

Fully equipped gym and fitness centers

Job summary

Exeter Job Corps Academy in Exeter, RI seeks an Advanced Trade Program Coordinator to oversee the AT Hub, supervising outreach, recruitment, enrollment, and partnerships. You will be the program's primary public-facing representative, building relationships with training partners, employers, and stakeholders. You will work with center, corporate, partnership development, and DOL leadership on status, growth, and barrier resolution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, education, or related field required.
• Experience in case management, youth development, workforce development, or vocational training preferred.
• Strong organizational skills; ability to manage multiple students and deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for working with young adults, families, and external partners.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Valid driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for AT students throughout their off-center training and internship/apprenticeship.
• Conduct regular check-ins to monitor progress, attendance, and personal well-being of the AT students.
• Identify barriers to completion (financial, personal, academic) and connect students to appropriate resources.
• Provide career counseling on job placement, further education, and career pathway planning.
• Maintain accurate case notes and documentation in required systems.
• Coordinate transportation, meals, and travel arrangements for students attending off-center training.
• Troubleshoot logistical issues (housing changes, transportation disruptions, scheduling conflicts).
• Coordinate with center residential/dorm staff regarding students who remain center residents during enrollment.
• Address on-center needs (documentation, accountability, meals, health services access) for AT student.
• Work closely with career counselors, dorm staff, placement teams, and center management.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Case management experience

Youth development experience

Workforce development experience

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, education, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Exeter Job Corps Academy in Exeter, RI seeks an Advanced Trade Program Coordinator to oversee the AT Hub, supervising outreach, recruitment, enrollment, and partnerships. You will be the program's primary public-facing representative, building relationships with training partners, employers, and stakeholders. You will work with center, corporate, partnership development, and DOL leadership on status, growth, and barrier resolution.