Career Exposures Coordinator, K-12
$60,000–$75,000 year
On-siteNew York City, New York, United States or New York, United States
Job Summary
Design and implement a calendar of K-12 career exposures, including workshops, entrepreneurship programs, and large-scale Career Days. Lead event planning and execution for student exposure opportunities while managing project trackers to monitor timelines and provide leadership updates. Support the high school internship process by sourcing placements, conducting readiness workshops, and matching students to sites. Research and manage communications with external vendors to secure additional programming. Collaborate with internal counselor teams, school staff, and vendors to implement career readiness curriculum. Track key outcome metrics to inform continuous process improvement. Maintain a full-time Monday–Friday schedule with occasional evenings, working primarily on-site in the Harlem office.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree
- 1+ years of experience in project management, event planning, or coordinating student programs
- 1+ years of experience building partnerships/outreach with external vendors, organizations, or employers
- 1+ years of experience supporting student internship programs, placement processes, or career workshops
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in Education, Counseling, Business Administration, or a related field
- Action-oriented planner with strong organizational skills, high attention to detail, and a proven ability to manage project trackers and meet tight timelines
- A collaborative self-starter who takes initiative, works well under pressure, and thrives in a fast-paced team environment
- Creative and resourceful problem-solver who can design engaging career experiences and identify unique student opportunities
- Excellent communicator who can confidently collaborate and build strong structures with internal counselors, school coordinators, and external vendors
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and comfortable learning new database or project management tools
- A deep commitment to the mission and programs of the Harlem Children's Zone (HCZ)
- Maintain a full-time schedule (Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM), including occasional evenings
- Work primarily on-site in our Harlem office, with flexibility based on program and team needs
- Demonstrate flexibility to support scholars and program needs
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