Manager, Pathways

• Build and nurture relationships with employer partners and other organizations that lead to paid jobs and internships for NYC FIRST participants and alumni.
• Develop job-readiness workshops and a resource bank for NYC FIRST participants and alumni.
• Identify job and internship opportunities, and design a system for marketing opportunities to participants and alumni.
• Prepare students and alumni for successful job acquisition and retention through workshops, presentations, mock interviews, and 1:1 meetings.
• Work with Programs and Fundraising teams to build an alumni network for alumni to support each other and NYC FIRST post-graduation.
• Work with a variety of existing internship providers in NYC to place and prepare young people for these roles at our STEM Center locations.
• Build and nurture relationships with colleges and universities in NYC and beyond, which lead to positive benefits and outcomes for NYC FIRST alumni.
• Provide participants and alumni with supportive and knowledgeable guidance through group workshops and 1:1 coaching, to support their journeys towards higher education.
• Work with the Technology team to manage data collection and maintain a database of NYC FIRST participants and alumni and their participation in the Pathways program.
• Track outcomes, including job placements, internships and educational attainment.
• Present data and insights to NYC FIRST leadership.

• A minimum of three years of experience coaching, mentoring and/or advising young adults ages 16–24.
• Demonstrated success establishing professional partnerships with employers and creating job opportunities for young adults.
• Three years of experience designing, implementing and iterating effective programs.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency in data management and analysis.
• Knowledge of STEM fields, robotics and related career pathways is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree or higher.

Knowledge of STEM fields, robotics and related career pathways

• health, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• four weeks of paid vacation time per year
• paid federal holidays