What are the responsibilities and job description for the Success Coordinator position at Youth Design Center?
ResponsibilitiesProvide participants with the tools to land a job of choice and coaching them on core job search skills including interviewing, portfolio buildout, resume preparation, negotiation, networking best practices and career planningPrepare participants on the job market and industry trendsServe as a resource for interview prep and job placementWork with participants and alumni to help them leverage their existing networksEnsure proper communication via Slack and email on ongoing opportunities and networking eventsSource and maintain intern and job partners and opportunitiesQualifications3-5 years of professional experience1 years demonstrated success in a role counseling people throughout their job search and career transitionsExcellent project management skillsExceptional communicationAble to build trust and connection quickly with opportunity youthStrong empathy and desire to see youth succeedPassion for our mission, and strong desire to see talented youth succeed in the workforceExperience working in the technology and creative industry preferred About Youth Design CenterYouth Design Center is the first nonprofit, youth-led creative agency and maker space in East Brooklyn. Our mission is close the opportunity gap for youth in underinvested communities. We provide gateways for young people to learn marketable design and tech skills, access postsecondary education, achieve economic mobility, and engage in place-based community revitalization. Additional information on Youth Design Center can be found by visiting youthdesigncenter.org.