[YEP-DC] RE: CSA of the AFL-CIO-Employment Development Specialist

Job Announcement- Employment Development Specialist/Employer Liaison

 

The Community Services Agency of the Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO is seeking an Employment Development Specialist/Employer Liaison for work with low-income DC youth as part of DC's Out of School Youth Year-Round program.  Job duties include:

• Assisting partner agency with recruitment of qualified youth
• Coordinating youth mentoring programs
• Developing work experience and placement opportunities for youth
• Facilitating transition support into jobs
• Scheduling industry speakers for career awareness
• Assisting with job readiness activities so youth are work-ready
• Conducting support activities to enhance job retention

 

Successful applicants will possess:

• Demonstrated experience working with low-income youth 16-24
• Demonstrated experience in a job development role including work directly with employers on job placement
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as with a team to achieve program outcomes
• Ability to work with young adults who face an array of social and educational challenges
• Excellent written and verbal communications
• Computer skills including word processing, database management, electronic job search capabilities
• Bachelor's Degree or higher in related fields preferred
• Experience with the labor movement a plus

 

We are seeking to fill this position as soon as possible.  Main work location is in SE DC; some travel within DC and the metro area required.

 

Please send resume no later than November 16, 2012 to kmckirchy@dclabor.org.

 

 

 

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