Career and Education Resource Manager (Full time - 40 hours per week)

Job Title: Career and Education Resource Manager

Reports To: Senior Director of High School and Post-Secondary Programs

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Type: Full-time

Departments: Program

Location: Salem and Lynn

Revision Date: April 2025

LEAP for Education is recruiting for a new Career and Education Resource Manager. Reporting to the Senior Director of High School and Post-Secondary Programs, the new Career and Education Resource Manager is a mid-level leadership-level position responsible for overseeing career & post-secondary mentoring components, financial aid and scholarship support, and work-based learning initiatives. This role ensures that students transition seamlessly from career exploration in the Teen Center into structured mentoring, internships, and post-secondary planning.

This position supervises two direct reports: the Career & Education Mentoring Coordinator, who manages the one-to-one career and post-secondary mentoring components, and the Work-Based Learning Coordinator, who develops work-based learning partnerships and experiences that help students apply career exploration in real-world settings, including through LEAP’s Summer Work Program, and liaises with local school districts to align opportunities with student needs, ensure program accessibility, and strengthen school-to-career pipelines.

The ideal candidate will be committed to LEAP’s mission which is to support youth in their personal, educational, and career growth by partnering with the community to increase opportunities and advance equity.

The most competitive candidates for this role will have lived experience as a Black, Indigenous, Person of Color (BIPOC), first-generation to college, or multilingual learner, and has a comprehensive understanding of, and passion for, partnering with LEAP’s student population which is 83% economically disadvantaged, 85% students of color, 83% first-generation to college, and 34% multilingual learners.

At LEAP for Education, we value:

• Growth Mindset: Learning, adapting, and believing in one's ability to grow and persevere, which are foundational for success.
• Relationships: Developing long-lasting, collaborative partnerships between youth, families, staff, and our communities to build social capital and amplify our collective impact.
• Opportunity: Designing innovative programs that create and expand equitable access to growth opportunities.
• Well-being: Prioritizing the mental and emotional health, sense of belonging, and happiness of our diverse community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Leadership and Supervision

• Lead a cross-functional team building and supporting career & post-secondary mentoring, employer & community/school partnerships, and work-based learning opportunities as direct resources that support youth in successfully navigating the high-school to post-secondary transition and beyond
• Supervise, train & coach the Career & Education Mentoring Coordinator and Work-Based Learning Coordinator, ensuring alignment with LEAP’s student-centered, opportunity-driven model.
• In partnership with Senior Director of HS & PS programs work to develop staff trainings and ongoing learning and development for team
• Develop and deliver presentations for internal staff, external partners, school districts, and employer stakeholders to communicate program goals, student outcomes, and strategic initiatives.
• Support professional development for team members by modeling effective communication and meeting facilitation, coaching on presentation skills, and ensuring all staff can articulate LEAP’s mission and impact.

Mentoring Program Management & Student Impact

• Partner and collaborate with the Teen Center Manager aligning Teen Center career exploration and readiness activities with post-secondary planning, mentorship, and work-based learning opportunities. The goal is for students to experience a seamless pipeline from early career exploration to structured internships, employer partnerships, and postsecondary success.
• Set deliverables and support designated staff in the development and implementation of financial aid, scholarship, and post-secondary planning initiatives to ensure students graduate with a clear pathway that minimizes debt.
• Lead in developing and/securing training for staff and volunteers to ensure mentoring services are student-centered, culturally responsive, and strength-based.
• Support grant proposals and ongoing reporting with strong data collection, program evaluation, and impact measurement to ensure continuous improvement.

Work-Based Learning & Employer Partnerships

• Develop and sustain partnerships with businesses, industries, and higher education institutions to expand mentorships, internships, and real-world learning opportunities.
• Support the Work-Based Learning Coordinator ensuring high-quality summer work experiences for summer youth participants through the Summer Work Program and place-based internships.
• Build and/or review employer engagement strategies, career readiness programs, and workforce development initiatives assessing for quality and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with the Teen Center Manager to ensure that Teen Center career programming prepares students for internships and workplace experiences.

IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Three to five or more years of education, curriculum development, workforce development and nonprofit management
• Three years or more of experience in career development, college access, workforce training, or a related field
• Two years or more of supervisory experience, with a strong ability to coach and develop staff
• Experience building career mentorship programs, post-secondary advising systems, or work-based learning initiatives
• Entrepreneurial approach and strong ability to cultivate partnerships with schools, businesses, and higher education institutions
• Deep commitment to equity-driven career and post-secondary programming
• Experience with grant writing, budget management, and program evaluation
• Experience working with historically underserved and first-generation college students
• Proficiency in data tracking systems (Salesforce preferred)

LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY

• This is a full-time leadership position based in Salem & Lynn, MA.
• Some travel to employer and college partner sites required.
• May include occasional evening or weekend events, which are pre-scheduled in advance.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct Reports:

• Career & Education Mentoring Coordinator
• Work-Based Learning Coordinator

Indirect Oversight:

• Career & Education Mentoring Associate (PT)
• Seasonal Summer Work Program Staff (Summer)

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT

Work Environment and Hazards

• Normal office working environment with occasional remote work if/as desired and arranged; generally free from noise and hazards with occasional exposure to heat and cold.
• This position has limited exposure to hazards that require the exercise of caution with little likelihood of injury.

Physical Demands/Efforts

• A desk-based position with occasional need to lift objects up to 25 lbs. (e.g. for events)

Travel

• Minimal, occasional local travel involved for events, meetings, and donor visits; less than 25% travel is required.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

LEAP for Education complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws. This means that we will not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability in any phase of the employment relationship including application for employment, hiring, promotions and/or advancement opportunities, termination, compensation, training and any other conditions or privileges of employment.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION POLICY

LEAP for Education will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, national origin, religion, gender or gender identity, familial status, disability, ancestry, age, marital status, public assistance status, sexual orientation, veteran history/military status, or genetic information.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.33 - $37.58 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $27 - $38