Career Specialist, Bilingual Preferred

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island (BBBSLI)

Career Specialist for Big Brothers Big Sisters supporting educational and vocational success for youth. Engaging with students, schools, and community partners to promote career readiness and development.

Posted 6/16/2026full-timeIslandia • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $27 - $30 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage program for youth age 14+ to determine a high school and post-secondary plan for their future
Build awareness of Big Brothers Big Sisters of LI through presentations, speaking engagements, in-person meetings and networking with schools/educators, community organizations, corporations, faith-based institutions, and other appropriate groups
Plan, facilitate and host educational and vocational workshops for Mentees on High School proficiency test requirements, college readiness and career topics
Plan and facilitate monthly or bi-weekly sessions for in person meetings with students and mentors
Coordinate pre-vocational services, organize, and plan career exploration activities and trips; conduct job readiness workshops and training to youth in order to make them more employable
Plan and execute various aspects of match activities and other program enhancements for participants of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island Rise Up program
Support mentees by connecting participants with external community partners and resources, both through established agency partnerships as well as creating new collaborations
Create and manage curricula development; prepare training materials for match participants
Responsible for consistent and ongoing communication with school personnel, college administrators, Volunteers and business professionals building strong relationships to assist in growing the program
Identify and implement growth strategies to achieve long-term vision of impact on youth in our program – this includes program expansion and scale
Manages execution of grant deliverables
Liaise with the Board, Education leaders, Employers, and key external partners to increase scale and impact of Program
Attend/participate in agency sponsored events

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required; preference given to human services, education, or similar focus
3-5 years of demonstrated experience working with youth development organization
Knowledge of educational systems and employment opportunities
Proficient in Microsoft Office and Database Programs
Excellent time management, organizational and multi-tasking skills
Must have a clean, valid, NYS Driver’s License
Ability to travel throughout Nassau & Suffolk Counties
Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends, when needed
Excellent interpersonal, diplomatic, and persuasive skills
Previous work with populations facing adversity a plus
Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Vision
Up to 13 Paid Holidays
Vacation, Sick/Safe, Personal and Floating Holidays
Company sponsored Life and AD&D insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Student Loan Repayment Assistance

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Hard Skills & Tools

curricula developmentjob readiness trainingcareer explorationeducational workshop facilitationhigh school proficiency test requirementscollege readinessprogram managementgrant management

Soft Skills

time managementorganizational skillsmulti-taskinginterpersonal skillsdiplomatic skillspersuasive skillsrelationship buildingflexibility

Certifications

Bachelor's degree