Work-Based Learning & Career Prep Specialist

Baltimore City; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore City is seeking a Career Preparation Specialist to support Work-Based Learning initiatives within the Office of Secondary Success and Innovation in partnership with City Schools. You will build relationships with students, families, and school staff to ensure high-quality WBL experiences including apprenticeships and internships.

The role focuses on program logistics, student readiness, and data reporting.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in a relevant field preferred.
• Experience: Two years of directly related experience working with young people.
• OR: Equivalency Notes: An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted.
• Preference for candidates with demonstrated understanding and/or certification in youth development practices.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary contact for students and school-based team and supports the logistics of their participation in SS&I work-based learning opportunities
• Work closely with students and school-based teams to vet and match students to relevant WBL opportunities based on the plans and goals in a student’s Career Exploration Portfolio
• Monitors and maintains oversight of work experience opportunities for all students enrolled in Work-Based Learning, Apprenticeship, and Internship courses
• Oversees coordinated strategy with Career Coaches to prepare students for WBL opportunities (resume and interview prep, career fair prep workshops etc.),
• Maintains all student legal forms and documents in the Google Drive and School inks
• Hosts student and parent engagement events around work-based learning awareness
• Collects data and prepares reports for submission to the Office of Secondary Success and Innovation
• Leverages employer network at City Schools to plan and execute WBL events and activities including but not limited to school based and district wide career fairs, guest speaker engagements and company tours/job shadows
• Works in coordination and collaboration with BCCI Career Coaches and Work Based Learning Specialists under the direction of the Work-Based Learning Manager
• Performs other duties as required

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical writing

Oral communication

Presentation skills

Data management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Google Drive

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Database applications

Job description

Baltimore City is seeking a Career Preparation Specialist to support Work-Based Learning initiatives within the Office of Secondary Success and Innovation in partnership with City Schools. You will build relationships with students, families, and school staff to ensure high-quality WBL experiences including apprenticeships and internships.

The role focuses on program logistics, student readiness, and data reporting.