Youth Career Services Manager

More Than Words, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 57,749; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental Insurance

401(k) with up to 3.5% Employer Match

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Paid vacation and sick time

Growth opportunities and professional

Employee Discounts

Job summary

More Than Words seeks a Career Services Manager (CSM) with a strong background in promoting post‑secondary and career access for young adults. This full‑time position reports to the Director of Career Services and works in partnership with the youth development and social enterprise teams.

In addition to working directly with youth, the CSM is responsible for representing MTW to the community and building and enhancing partnerships with corporations, educational institutions and other community

Qualifications

• Experience directly supporting young adults to meet education and employment goals.
• Strong coaching skills for 1:1 and group settings.
• Must be responsible, flexible, hard‑working, ethical, trustworthy, sincere, and willing to support and hold youth accountable for their choices.

Responsibilities

• Guide and support youth within MTW's social enterprise to define and pursue post‑secondary education and employment goals.
• Coach youth on job applications, crafting resumes, mastering interviews, appropriate attire, networking, and follow‑up.
• Lead personalized work sessions and group workshops to enhance education, employment prospects, and self‑efficacy.
• Coordinate exposure opportunities for youth to post‑secondary institutions and employment fairs, empowering diverse pathways.
• Develop resources to assist youth in navigating post‑secondary admissions, including financial aid options and application guidance.

Skills

Youth coaching

Career planning

Facilitation

Professionalism

Job description

More Than Words seeks a Career Services Manager (CSM) with a strong background in promoting post‑secondary and career access for young adults. This full‑time position reports to the Director of Career Services and works in partnership with the youth development and social enterprise teams.

In addition to working directly with youth, the CSM is responsible for representing MTW to the community and building and enhancing partnerships with corporations, educational institutions and other community