• Plan and coordinate implementation of one or more ongoing LES programs and occasional conferences and special events
• Perform part of the administrative functions related to classes and events, which may include location scouting, recruiting participants and promotion
• Be an active citizen within the collaborative culture of LES, including serving on LES committees and participating in regular staff planning and feedback meetings
• Contribute to strategic planning to help LES fulfill its mission

Community Engagement – 10%

• Foster and maintain productive relationships with labor organizations and other community groups committed to economic and social justice
• Support the development and effectiveness of labor organizations by providing educational resources on current issues facing the labor movement
• Write original editorial articles for public outreach through LES media services such as Workday Minnesota

  ** The employer reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position **

*MINIMUM / ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced degree (Master’s, J.D. or Ph.D.) in labor studies, social sciences, education, or other relevant field., In exceptional circumstances, a Bachelor’s degree with extensive experience is also appropriate
• Experience with labor unions, worker centers or community organizations
• Relevant teaching experience (e.g., labor education, adult education, classroom teaching, training, workshop facilitation)
• Knowledge and effective practice of adult teaching and learning techniques
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills
• Capacity to work collaboratively with colleagues
• Familiarity with current issues and debates shaping the labor movement
• Ability to travel and work occasional evenings and weekends

*PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/SELECTION CRITERIA:

• Two or more years of experience as a labor educator in a university, union or community setting
• Familiarity with popular education teaching methods and its application in union settings
• Knowledge of organizational development, particularly in a union context
• Familiarity with online teaching
• Experience with union leadership development programs
• Experience in working with racially and ethnically diverse communities
• Ability to speak another language besides English

  Women and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

Supervisor: Supervisor of Internship and Job Placements

Overview: The goal of The Door’s Career and Education Services Department is to support young people in completing secondary education and successfully transitioning into post-secondary education and employment. Programs within the Career and Education Services Department (CareerED) are designed to help both in-school and out-of-school youth to set and attain their educational and career goals. CareerED services allow a young person to craft a personalized life plan defining the steps he/she will take to achieve those goals while developing the necessary skills for future life success and independence. The Door’s Bronx Youth Center aims to prepare out-of-school and out-of-work young people for meaningful placements in college and/or employment through the provision of comprehensive education and career services, which develop potential for economic self-sufficiency. The Job Placement Specialist will develop and maintain relationships with employers with hiring needs suited to young adult job seekers and work with these job seekers to obtain employment.

Responsibilities:
Work with young adults at the Bronx Youth Center to prepare for and find unsubsidized employment; meet weekly, monthly, and quarterly placement targets required by government and private funders.
Initiate and maintain relationships with employers, business and industry representatives with hiring needs suited to skills, interests, and abilities of Bronx Youth Center participants; Identify and gain access to hiring personnel.
Develop sales pitch tailored to prospective employers and refine based on specifics of each employer.
Share information on job opportunities with the Bronx Youth Center team; train staff on the culture, expectations and requirements of each employer seeking to interview program participants.
Collaborate with placement staff at The Door’s main office to share job leads and cross refer young people for job opportunities.
Conduct individual and group job search sessions with Bronx Youth Center participants.
Assess and match participants with job opportunities that meet their skills, abilities and interests.
Assist participants to complete job applications and prepare for interviews.
Conduct regular follow-up with employers who have hired participants and report results to appropriate staff
Conduct regular follow-up with participants who have been placed in employment to track retention.
Perform administrative duties including tracking all job referrals, placements, and other job and internship development activities daily and weekly.
Contribute new ideas for achieving and exceeding program and contractual targets.
Handle any appropriate responsibilities and functions as assigned by supervisor and/or director.

Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree required, preferably in Business, Sales and/or marketing or related field
At least 2 years of job development or directly related experience required, preferably with individuals with barriers to employment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Effective organizational and time-management skills
Demonstrated experience in a team-based work environment
Ability to work independently, demonstrate sound judgment, multitask, and take initiative
Must be self-motivated individual with ability to meet placement targets
Existing employer contacts and experience presenting to business/industry strongly required

Hours: Monday through Friday, 35 hours per week, occasional evening and weekend hours as needed

Salary: Mid 40s

Contact: https://home2.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=17137362

Reports to: Director of Youth Employment Services
Overview: The Center for Alternative Sentencing and Employment Services

CASES’ youth programs aim to help New York City’s justice-involved young people, ranging in age from 13-24, to lead productive, crime-free lives. Our approach is distinguished by individualized case management, evidence-based programming, and group activities that build positive peer associations. For many, this is the first time in their lives that they are participating in activities that help them set personal goals and develop
the skills they need to reach them.

The Intellectual and Career Development unit strives to integrate education and training with employment. We offer services that emphasize the need for continued training and learning regardless of the industry or career field. This role will work with the ICD team to ensure services are provided to youth in our programs. This position will split time between out Downtown Brooklyn office and our Harlem office.

Responsibilities:
• Initiate and maintain ongoing contacts with a variety of business and industry representatives and job placement/training agencies to promote programs for participant placement;
• Collect data from employers related to job openings including job requirements and skills and use this data to prepare applicants;
• Instruct participants in resume writing, job search and interviewing techniques;
• Facilitate workshops for on-site credentialing opportunities;
• Create relevant and appropriate curricula for job-readiness workshops;
• Collaborate with service team that includes case coordinators, teachers, social workers and other staff to establish an appropriate employment plan
• Be informed of best practices and standards in the fields of workforce development, including labor-market trends;
• Attend networking events and share information with the team;
• Coordinate career fairs quarterly;
• Maintain contact with participants to ensure support and guidance with job/training program retention;
• Administer the TASC exam for CASES Youth Programs, and;
• Collaborate with the SYEP team

Qualifications:
• Minimum of BA/BS degree or equivalent experience;
• Demonstrated ability to engage, teach, and motivate youth;
• Ability to work effectively with diverse group of staff, clients, and external partners;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Comfortable networking in the public and private sector;
• Comfortable traveling throughout the 5-bouroughs, and;
• Ability to pass written and computer assessments

Salary: $40,000

How to Apply: E-mail cover letter and resume with salary history and requirements in PDF or Word format to casesjobs@cases.org. Please list the title of the position you are applying for in the subject line. No phone calls please. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

CASES is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment with CASES is based solely on
qualifications and competence for a particular position, without regard to race, color, ethnic or national
origin, age, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or marital, military, or citizenship status.

We also actively recruit individuals with prior involvement in the criminal justice system.