About More Than Words
More Than Words (MTW) is a social enterprise that empowers youth, ages 16-24, who are in the foster care system, court involved, homeless, or out of school to take charge of their lives by taking charge of a business. By working as a team to manage their own retail and online used book business and community space, youth develop the employment skills, leadership, and self-confidence they need to successfully transition to adulthood.
MTW is an exemplary organization that has continually held up a mirror to identify areas for improvement and accountability; that ethic is part of the culture and fabric of MTW, and it extends to our commitment to ensuring our staff and board reflect the racial and ethnic diversity and lived experiences of the young adults we are privileged to serve. People of color are highly encouraged to apply.
The Opportunity
More Than Words (MTW) seeks a Career Services Manager (CSM) who has a strong background in promoting post-secondary and career access for young adults. This full-time position reports to the Director of Career Services and works in partnership with the youth development and social enterprise teams. In addition to working directly with youth, the CSM is responsible for representing MTW to the community and for building and enhancing strong partnerships and collaborations with corporations, educational institutions, and other community partners to generate education and employment opportunities for MTW graduates.
Key Responsibilities of a Career Services Manager include:
Post-Secondary and Employment Access
Graduate Engagement and Support
Partnerships and Collaborations
Evaluation and Performance Management
Qualifications
The ideal candidate should have work experience directly supporting young adults to meet education and employment goals and a demonstrated track record in the workforce development field or in post-secondary education. They should have a passion for coaching youth 1:1, and in groups, to navigate career and college planning, possess strong facilitation skills and be able to inspire and motivate work toward achieving goals. The ideal candidate must be responsible, flexible, hard-working, ethical, trustworthy, sincere, and willing to support and hold youth accountable for their choices.
Candidates must be able to work evening hours 1-2 times per month as needed for programming shifts, workshops and/or special events.
Compensation: $52,000 - $57,749; commensurate with skills and experience
MTW’s Boston site is commuter friendly and is conveniently located near public transportation.
Background Checks
More Than Words requires all staff, service members, volunteers, board members and youth over 18 years of age to undergo background checks. More Than Words is a CORI friendly organization and reviews CORIs on a case-by-case basis.
COVID-19 Protocols
More Than Words continues to adapt to safety protocols related to COVID-19 as we understand them and as required by all state and federal agencies. For the safety of the community and our staff, we require all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 including boosters, when eligible. Additionally, masks are required to always be worn in all MTW sites and vehicles.
MTW EEO Statement
MTW is an equal opportunity employer, fully committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces and encourages applicants of every background. The organization's policy regarding equal employment opportunity means that all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, benefits, wage and salary administration, scheduling, disciplinary action, and termination will be made without unlawful discrimination on the basis of sex, gender, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to HR@MTWyouth.org.
About More Than Words
More Than Words (MTW) is a social enterprise that empowers youth, ages 16-24, who are in the foster care system, court involved, homeless, or out of school to take charge of their lives by taking charge of a business. By working…
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To apply, please send both resume and cover letter.
To apply, please send both resume and cover letter.