Career Readiness Manager at Artisan Design Group, LLC

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jun, 26

Salary

72347.0

Posted On

05 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Youth Development Leadership, Staff Management, Curriculum Oversight, Internship Coordination, Program Management, Performance Evaluation, Curriculum Development, Workforce Development Data Tracking, Counseling, Youth Employment Program Supervision, Database Maintenance, Stakeholder Liaison, Outreach, Event Coordination, Policy Adherence, Resource Management

Industry

Description

Description ABOUT THE POSITION: The Career Readiness Manager at Urban Dove is tasked with leading the successful execution of Urban Dove’s Career Readiness Programs, reporting directly to the Director of College and Career Readiness. This role encompasses managing up to ten staff members, overseeing the Career Readiness curriculum, and coordinating internship opportunities. Adept in youth development leadership, the ideal candidate is committed to making a meaningful difference in underserved areas, prioritizing Urban Dove's Core Values of Teamwork, Leadership, and Communication. Additionally, the Career Readiness Manager supervises the Urban Dove HiRisers after-school program and summer camp, focusing on the growth and safety of camp staff and participants through sports, academic enrichment, and field trips, from a pre-camp orientation in June to a sleep-away camp finale in August. ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: Urban Dove Team Charter School (UD Team) is a distinctive network of sports-based high schools catering to over-aged, under-credited youth. We fuse a robust academic curriculum with sports-based youth development, ensuring our graduates receive a diploma, a stepping stone for higher education, and essential job skills. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage Career Readiness program, including workshops, school-based internships, and HiRisers after-school program and summer camp. Oversee the Career Readiness Associates and HiRisers youth staff, and coordinate with staff supervising interns. Evaluate and enhance Career Readiness workshops, events, and professional development for Career Readiness staff. Conduct regular staff meetings and address performance issues, focusing on improvement. Develop and update the career readiness curriculum and track workforce development data. Guide students towards workforce pathways and provide necessary intervention and counseling. Oversee the Summer Youth Employment Program, manage working papers, and offer job opportunities. Maintain workforce development databases and liaise with internship agencies and school sites. Organize and manage outreach, retention efforts for afterschool, recess, and summer camp participants. Coordinate and oversee special events, retreats, and camps in collaboration with program staff. Ensure departmental adherence to school and regulatory policies, including parent engagement. Manage department resources, monitor key school activities, and mentor a small group of students. Requirements Compensation: $57,710 to $72,347 annually based on years of experience and education. Benefits: Urban Dove provides a robust benefits package designed to support employee well-being, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement benefits with employer match; generous paid time off; paid parental leave; and employee wellness supports QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree Be highly organized, responsible and positive role model for teenagers Experience in supervising and developing staff Demonstrated ability to “multi-task” and deliver high quality work Be a flexible, skilled problem-solver and self-starter Commitment to the Urban Dove mission and core values of Teamwork, Leadership, and Communication Commitment to the use of restorative practices and a strength-based, youth development approach to student issues Ability to function well as part of a team and work independently Must be team-oriented, with a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, a passion for serving youth OUR MISSION: Urban Dove energizes, educates, and empowers young people through our network of UD Team Charter Schools serving over-age/under-credited high school students. UD Team's innovative model uses sports, teams, restorative practices and mentoring to create a culture of high expectations and shared responsibility. By instilling our core values of Teamwork, Leadership and Communication, we develop our students into confident young adults ready to reach their full potential. OUR VISION: Urban Dove envisions a world where all children receive the high-quality education and support they need and deserve. Through education, they will acquire the critical skills needed to develop into economically, socially, and emotionally independent adults who are empowered to create a more just and equitable society for future generations. EEOC: Urban Dove provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Responsibilities

The Career Readiness Manager will lead the execution of Career Readiness Programs, managing staff, overseeing curriculum, and coordinating internships, while also supervising the HiRisers after-school program and summer camp activities.