Career Preparation Specialist

Job overview

The Career Preparation Specialist role is onsite in Medina, NY, with weekly attendance at the Department of Labor in Orleans County for resume building. Compensation is $43,888 per year. Iroquois Job Corps is part of a nationwide residential career training program that helps eligible young people ages 16–24 complete high school, train for careers, and obtain employment. The specialist helps students prepare for careers by delivering lessons, supporting goal setting, and tracking progress. The role contributes to student engagement and employment readiness through classroom instruction, career preparation, and coordination with program staff.

What you'll do

• Develop, prepare, and deliver lessons using varied teaching strategies
• help students set short- and long-term goals in a classroom setting
• prepare classroom activities and maintain classroom management
• participate in student performance evaluations
• prepare reports and document progress toward goals
• use Microsoft Office and career and job-search applications
• attend weekly Department of Labor sessions in Orleans County for resume building.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

career preparation specialist

medina ny

iroquois job corps

$43,888/year

career readiness

youth education

classroom instruction

student goal setting

progress reporting

resume building

monday–friday

7:45 am–4:45 pm

driver’s license required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Low-cost medical coverage for employee
• reduced-rate family coverage and optional supplemental insurance
• paid vacation and sick time
• 12 paid holidays
• short-term disability
• 401(k)
• employee assistance plan
• free fitness rooms
• low-cost meals.

Why this role

Monday–Friday, 7:45 AM–4:45 PM. A bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred, with equivalent education, vocational training, and/or experience potentially substituting year for year; a valid New York driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required.

About the employer

Iroquois Job Corps is hiring for this role. Industry: Educational Support Services. Sector: 61.