Full-time jobs in Pittsburgh, PA

About the role

HIRE Me is an in-school program that provides work-readiness training, career mentorship, service-learning opportunities, and career exploration experiences. HIRE Me is also a direct pipeline for entry into our HIRE summer employment program, a capstone experience for YouthWorks participants, connecting them with quality internship and employment opportunities within corporate, government, and nonprofit organizations. The  Youth Program Specialist  will facilitate career exploration and work readiness training for high school students enrolled in the HIRE Me Program. This position will demonstrate strong leadership skills and provide strategic direction and quality control for in-school activities. The Youth Program Specialist will build strong business relationships that lead to internships, job shadowing, and job tours for YouthWorks participants. This position will support participant internships, monitoring progress and effectiveness. The Youth Program Specialist will provide participants skills necessary to identifying and pursing their goals.

What you'll bring

• OR
• High school diploma or equivalent  AND  5 years of experience required.
• Associate degree  AND  3 years of experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree  AND  1 year of experience required.
• Must be Human Services, Education, Teaching, Social Work, Communications, or related field.
• Must be related to working with youth and/or young adults and low-income and at-risk youth, and/or experience with foster care and/or adjudicated youth.
• Candidates are expected to provide current, valid clearances (Child Abuse, FBI Fingerprints, and PATCH).