COIC is looking for a passionate individual who enjoys both mentoring and empowering at risk youth but also networking and developing relationships with local employers.
What you would be doing:
- Outreach – Work with an existing network of employers in addition to reaching out to local employers to secure internship opportunities for youth interested in exploring career pathways and developing employable skills.
- Mentor – coach and motivate underserved and underrepresented youth that may not otherwise have career pathways open to them. Guide and coach these individuals on how to explore and develop career opportunities to bring about both personal and financial stability in their lives.
The impact you will have on the Community:
- Strengthen and positively grow the local workforce and economy.
- Promote the value, contributions, and self-worth of local underserved and underrepresented youth.
This is a salaried position at $3,721.00 - $6,524.00/Monthly, DOE and Qualifications. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for working with youth and young adults with a background in mentoring or coaching individuals facing barriers to success. Experience developing and fostering relationships in the community a plus. Come join the COIC team and work for an organization serving and doing great things in Central Oregon!
Job Details:
Job Title – Youth Employment Counselor, Internship Specialist
Hours/Days – Normal Business Hours, Monday - Friday
Based out of Madras, OR
Benefits include health, vision, and dental. One low monthly premium will cover you and your dependents. Earn vacation and sick time from day one and employer paid retirement! Other benefits available.
Summary of Duties:
Mentor, coach, and assist youth toward achieving personal growth and success. Work with local school districts and numerous local partners as part of the COICs Youth Compass Program to recapture youth who have or are at risk of dropping out of regular school. Responsible for developing, coordinating, and implementing employment and training opportunities for enrolled youth aged 16-24. Primarily placing youth and young adults into internships with local businesses and organizations.
Essential Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- A high school diploma and two years of relevant experience in a related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field may be substituted. Must have one (1) year's supervisory experience.
- Ability to work independently, diplomatically, and as part of a team.
- Ability to self-manage time effectively and efficiently.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of the Central Oregon labor market, the public/private business sectors, and local community resources.
- Knowledge of group facilitation, counseling techniques, and teaching methods.
- Must be proficient in the use of Excel, Word, and MS Office Suite.
To check out this opportunity and see a full job description visit us at https://www.coic.org/careers/.
