Junior Trainer

Job Title: Junior Trainer 

Salary: $45,000 - $50,000 Annual Salary

Location: Jamaica and Far Rockaway (alternate schedule)

Purpose: A socially-conscious company is seeking Junior Trainers to facilitate job readiness workshops for low-income and underserved job seekers. They will design and facilitate curriculum for adult and youth participants around topics of career exploration, job search best practices, professionalism, and more; as well as facilitating small group sessions with job seekers. Junior Trainers will ideally be entry-level or recent college graduates who are interested in future careers in workforce development and job readiness training.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitate workshops on a variety of job readiness and educational topics
• Design curriculum and lesson plans for a variety of job readiness topics
• Research content and crete presentations for new classes
• Facilitate in-person and/or virtual workshops
• Work on special assignments, as needed

Desired Qualifications

• Minimum of 4-year degree 
• Preferred: Bilingual in Spanish and English
• Experience with teaching, mentoring, and/or tutoring preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both collaboratively within a team and independently
• Ability to work creatively and adjust to shifting priorities and deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Passion for serving individuals from disadvantaged and underserved populations, including but not limited to public assistance recipients, justice-involved individuals, persons with physical and/or mental disabilities, and individuals experiencing homelessness

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off Package
• 401K with Employer Matching After 1 Year
• Free Gym Membership at New York Sports Clubs After 1 Year
• Wonderful team, great work-life balance, and an opportunity to work towards an important mission of helping individuals achieve self-sufficiency