Youth Career Advisor

The Office of Community Wealth Building (Youth Engagement Services) is an exciting initiative designed to prepare Richmond youth (ages 18-24) for successful career entry. Our program provides valuable work experiences, career exploration, and essential workplace skills, equipping young individuals for today’s workforce. The Youth Career Advisor plays a critical role in guiding and supporting program participants through their summer career development journey. This position involves facilitating virtual and in-person career sessions, providing one-on-one coaching, and maintaining program records while collaborating with key stakeholders.

• Facilitate day-to-day operations of the Summer Work-Based Learning and Virtual Earn and Learn Program.
• Guide and support approximately 15-25 youth participants through virtual and in-person career sessions.
• Provide individualized career coaching and professional development support.
• Monitor participant progress and performance through Zoom or Microsoft Teams.
• Maintain accurate records of youth activities, timesheets, and assist in report preparation.
• Act as a liaison between youth, parents, training providers, and program staff to resolve challenges.
• Develop and sustain relationships with community organizations serving youth.
• Conduct individual assessments to determine participant skill levels and career readiness.
• Assist in creating personalized career plans for participants.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Highly proficient interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
• Self- starting motivator with the ability to work independently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and build positive relationships.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with local community resources and youth services.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High-School Diploma, GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1 year of experience working with youth in career development, education, workforce programs, volunteer, or paid experience. 
• Microsoft Office experience (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and virtual collaboration tools.

Working Expectations and Conditions:

• Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check. 
• Must have reliable transportation (valid Virginia Driver's License)

• Must be able to use a computer and phone.

Extent of Public Contact:

• Daily contact via in-person, email and or telephone.

Location: East District Center, Richmond, VA (Onsite with occasional telework opportunities)

Job Type: Part-time, Temporary

Salary: $25 per hour

Work Schedule: Up to 25 hours per week, Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Additional hours of work may be discussed on an as needed basis.

Program Dates: June 2, 2025 - August 22, 2025 (No time off permitted during training and first week of the program)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraint. The essential duties of this classification may require the ability to regularly stand, walk, push, pull, finger, talk, see, hear and use repetitive motion; frequently feel, grasp, finger and see; frequently talk and hear; and occasionally balance, stoop, crouch, stand, pull, grasp, and feel. The working conditions may include environmental hazards. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be heavy work, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Salary : $25