Youth Jobs Developer & Employer Engagement Lead

City of Baltimore, Department of Planning; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore City Government is seeking a YouthWorks Coordinator to drive employer engagement for private sector youth placements and manage job readiness services. You will work with youth participants to secure meaningful positions and partner with employers to expand opportunities.

The role requires strong outreach, communication, and organizational skills, with in-person hours from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• Two years of college completed at an accredited college or university.
• Four years of sales or employment/training marketing experience; two years counseling and job placement preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Markets YouthWorks Private Sector programs to employers and develops jobs for youth.
• Reviews employer applications and registrations based on required criteria.
• Conducts site visits to ensure safe, compliant work environments.
• Cultivates new employer partnerships to place youth in positions (5+ per week).
• Arranges job interviews and coordinates with Job Coaches for youth referrals.
• Supports workshops and job readiness activities for YouthWorks participants.

Skills

Sales experience

Employer outreach

Public speaking

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Two years of college

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Webex/Zoom

Job description

Baltimore City Government is seeking a YouthWorks Coordinator to drive employer engagement for private sector youth placements and manage job readiness services. You will work with youth participants to secure meaningful positions and partner with employers to expand opportunities.

The role requires strong outreach, communication, and organizational skills, with in-person hours from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.