Junior Workforce Development Trainer

Job Title: Junior Trainer

Compensation: $45K-50K Annual Salary with Benefits

Location: Jamaica, Queens and Far Rockaway

Overview: A socially-conscious company is seeking Junior Trainers to design, develop, and facilitate job readiness workshops for low-income and underserved job seekers. They will design and facilitate curriculum for adult and youth participants around topics of career exploration, job search best practices, professionalism, and more; as well as facilitating small group sessions with job seekers. Junior Trainers will ideally be entry-level or recent college graduates who are interested in future careers in workforce development and job readiness training.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitate workshops on a variety of job readiness and educational topics
• Design curriculum and lesson plans for a variety of job readiness topics
• Research content and create presentations for new classes
• Facilitate in-person and/or virtual workshops
• Work on special assignments, as needed

Desired Qualifications

• Minimum of 4-year degree (current college seniors encouraged to apply!)
• Teaching and/or training experience preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both collaboratively within a team and independently
• Ability to work creatively and adjust to shifting priorities and deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Passion for working with special and at-risk populations, including but not limited to public assistance recipients, justice-involved individuals, persons with mental and/or physical disabilities, military veterans, and individuals experiencing homelessness

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off Package
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
• After 1 year of employment: 401k with employer matching and free New York Sports Club gym membership