Youth Career & Internship Specialist

Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island; New York (NY); On-site; USD 39,950 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island is hiring an Internship Developer to improve graduation outcomes for high-risk students. The role involves developing and overseeing internship opportunities, assessing student career interests, and ensuring safe work experiences. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree and experience in workforce development. This full-time position offers a pay rate of $29.00 - $30.00 per hour along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Prior experience working with young adults (ages 15–20).
• Experience in job development, workforce development, or internship coordination strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meet with youth participants to assess career interests.
• Develop and maintain internship opportunities for students.
• Conduct site visits to ensure safe workplace conditions.
• Monitor internship sites for quality supervision.
• Facilitate career readiness workshops for students.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Location: 2800 Ocean Parkway, Brooklyn, NY, 11235, United States

Base Pay: $29.00 - $30.00 / Hour

JCCGCI’s Horizons Academy provides academic and motivational support to improve graduation outcomes for high-risk students from low-income families attending Abraham Lincoln High School in Coney Island.

The Internship Developer is responsible for developing, coordinating, and overseeing internship opportunities for program participants. This role involves building partnerships with local employers, supporting youth career exploration, and ensuring meaningful and safe work experiences for students.

Responsibilities

• Meet with youth participants (ages 15–20) to assess career interests and align them with appropriate job sectors.
• Develop, secure, and maintain internship opportunities for approximately 70 students annually.
• Visit potential sites and conduct site visits to ensure safe workplace conditions for youth.
• Match students with internship placements based on their interests, skills, and goals.
• Monitor internship sites through regular visits to ensure student engagement quality supervision, and meaningful work experiences.
• Collaborate with program staff to ensure timely and accurate processing of student timesheets.
• Facilitate career readiness workshops and employer engagement events for students.
• Ensure all program documentation, reporting, and compliance requirements are completed accurately and on time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Prior experience working with young adults (ages 15–20).
• Experience in job development, workforce development, or internship coordination strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.

This position is Full-Time, 35 hours per week, and On-Site.

Pay: $29.00 - $30.00 per hour.

Comprehensive benefits package included.

JCCGCI Inc. is an EOE.