Pathways Coordinator

Description

C4K seeks a Pathways Coordinator to design, implement and manage a college and career readiness program for C4K youth members. Additionally, the Pathways Coordinator will develop and coordinate STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math)-centric community events that spark interest in deeper engagement. C4K, a Best Buy Teen Tech Center, uses a learning approach designed to empower middle and high school students from low-income households to become more capable, creative, and confident learners. The ideal candidate will operate with a strong equity lens, ensuring that this is reflected in the organization’s values and culture.

Job Duties

• Collaborate with C4K staff, consultants, and other stakeholders to develop a college and career pathways program tailored to the needs of our youth members.
• Work with community partners to deliver engaging and interactive sessions to inspire youth about post-secondary options, career pathways, and the necessary steps to achieve their goals.                                                                                       
• Create and facilitate life skills workshops to equip members with relevant transferable social, professional, and college preparatory skills.
• Support youth in planning for the future, including pursuing academic and job opportunities that leverage their Clubhouse skills and relationships.
• Track and promote internship / apprenticeship opportunities for youth members.
• Identify and organize events with partner organizations to spark interest in STEAM learning and opportunities for continued engagement through C4K programs. 
• Support volunteer mentors, ensuring they work effectively with youth.
• Ensure timely communication with participants (members, volunteers, and partners).
• Participate in Best Buy Teen Tech Center and The Clubhouse Network partnerships, attending meetings, conferences, and training, sharing ideas and issues, and supporting collaborative projects.
• Maintain accurate records of participants, activities, and outcomes.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with program participants, their families, and community partners.
• Supervise interns as needed.
• Provide assistance when needed for operations including basic technical support to members / mentors and content for marketing initiatives. 

Skills Required

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in education, counseling, social work or related field.
• Proven track record working with youth.
• A passion for learning and helping others to learn.
• Experience with and interest in technology as a creative and empowering tool.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and motivate youth members effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including youth, parents, educators, and community partners.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work afternoons, evenings and occasional weekends.

Preferred Skills / Experience

• Experience with high school / college counseling, career development, or related fields.
• Familiarity with career pathway and vocational training programs
• Knowledge of college admission, financial aid, and scholarship application processes.
• Familiarity with program development, implementation, and evaluation methods.

Additional Info

The Pathways Coordinator is a full-time, exempt position, reporting to the Director of Operations. Starting pay is in the range of $54,000-$62,000 annual salary depending on experience and qualifications. Benefits include fully paid health insurance (medical) for the employee; 3+ weeks of vacation; personal leave; and 401k with employer match after 1 year. General hours are 10:00am -6:00pm, Monday through Friday, and occasional evenings (up to 7:30pm) or weekend hours as programming requires. 

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to jobs@c4kclubhouse.org.