Work-Based Learning Coordinator
4 days ago
New York
Job Description Who We Are Comp Sci High is a public charter high school serving the South Bronx with a mission to give every student a path to economic freedom–that means getting every student to the median national household income by the age of 25. We founded CSH in 2018 because we believe that students in the Bronx can and will join the next generation of programmers, tech entrepreneurs, computer scientists, and overall become leading professionals with tech skills for any industry. We wanted to build a new kind of high school—a high school that truly prepares kids for their lives after graduation. We also wanted to build a community of adults with strong connections to each other, to kids and families, and to the Bronx community. We are looking for an organized, relationship-driven, and mission-aligned professional to join our amazing team, help us continue to build our school, and play a vital role in connecting our students and alumni to meaningful work experiences. Our Mission To ensure every student graduates with a college acceptance letter, high-tech skills, real work experience, and a robust plan to turn those opportunities into a successful career where they will achieve the household median income of the U.S. by the age of 25. Our Theory of Change At CSH, we value diverse views and ideas. But, we believe that every adult in our community needs to have a shared belief in our approach to this work. This is the theory of change we expect every CSH team member to work towards! What Our Work-Based Learning Coordinator Will Do Mission: The Post-Secondary Learning (PSL) department delivers career readiness, college access, and alumni success programming that supports our students and alumni until the age of 25. The Work-Based Learning Coordinator helps source, vet, and manage job and internship opportunities for our roughly 1,100 students and alumni. This role calls for a flexible, relationship-forward, operationally strong problem-solver who can manage multiple projects and partners at once, and take initiative without direct supervision. Ideal Candidate: Mission-driven and justice-focused, with a deep connection to the success of students from the Bronx. The strongest candidates bring experience in employer engagement, youth employment, workforce development, or career-connected learning, and have working knowledge of the broader job market. You will thrive in this role if you can build scalable systems, manage partners with care, and bring strong cultural respect for the Bronx and the young people who call it home. The Position This is an opportunity to join a team expanding an innovative program model that will impact the futures of South Bronx students. The Work-Based Learning Coordinator reports to the Director of Work-Based Learning (DWBL) and works closely with the Post-Secondary Learning team. As the Work-Based Learning program continues to grow, the expectation is that the Coordinator’s role will expand to include more management and leadership responsibilities. Job Description * Source and vet opportunities: Help build and maintain a strong pipeline of internships, part-time jobs, full-time roles for alumni, and training programs aligned to student needs; * Manage partner relationships: Serve as a key point of contact for employer and training partners, ensuring communication is timely, professional, and solutions-oriented; * Coordinate employer engagement: Organize site visits, info sessions, hiring events, and panels, and ensure strong student participation; * Prepare students for the workplace: Support resume reviews, application coaching, interview prep, and job-readiness workshops for students and alumni; * Build labor-market knowledge: Track market trends, wages, and career pathways, and translate them into useful tools for students and the PSL team; * Track and improve: Maintain accurate placement and engagement data, surface patterns, and recommend operational improvements; * Generate external content: Contribute regular writing for CSH communications, including partner updates, volunteer campaigns, and social media; and * Take on more over time: As the program grows, take on expanded management and leadership responsibilities. Coordinator hours will be approximately 8:15am–4:30pm daily, with the student academic day running from 9:00am–1:30pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays, and 9:00am–4:30pm on other days. New staff PD will begin around August 1, with the school year beginning in late August. Pay and Benefits Salary: $60,000 – $85,000. We offer very competitive benefits, commensurate with experience, and great opportunities for professional and career development. Who We’re Looking ForMindset We believe students succeed when adults build a close, collaborative community and strive relentlessly for excellence. We are also building a new school. With those things in mind, we are looking for team members: * who strive for excellence—who constantly push themselves, their colleagues, their school leaders, and their students to be better; * who think outside the box to problem solve; * who want to see Black and Brown communities thrive; * who see and respect BIPOC students, different cultures, and kids from the Bronx; * who are willing to learn and grow from students, staff, managers, and coaches; * who possess an entrepreneurial or founder’s mentality and are excited by the idea of building something new and innovative; * who often find themselves frustrated by the stagnant progression of people of color; * who believe in dismantling systems of oppression and rebuilding systems of equity; * who understand the job market well enough to make recommendations to students on their academic and career journey; * who are excited to assist students in navigating life post high school; and * who are personable—someone students and partners can relate to and confide in. Qualifications * Experience supporting young people, managing partnerships, and/or coordinating events and programs; * A demonstrated commitment to working with kids and holding high standards for them; * Strong writing skills—someone who can, and is willing to, generate content on a regular basis (email outreach, social media, partner communications); * Demonstrated ability to work with a wide variety of groups and stakeholders; * Comfort with Google Apps (Sheets, Docs, Slides) and technology in general; * Experience with (or genuine interest in) data collection and analysis; * Ability to communicate clearly, take initiative, hit or exceed deadlines, and pay attention to detail; * Excellent time, task, and project management skills; * Strong attention to detail is a must; and * Demonstrated ability to connect with staff, students, and families from historically underserved and underrepresented communities. Preferred Qualifications * Two to five years of work experience, preferably in economic development, youth employment, workforce development, business development, or a related field; * Bachelor’s degree; * Willingness to make connections with students and the organization through your professional network; * Diverse work and/or community involvement experience; and * Experience designing or facilitating job-readiness curriculum, training, or workshops. To Apply Submit a resume and cover letter detailing your experience and interest in our work to . Our target start date for the Work-Based Learning Coordinator is August 1, 2026. This position will remain open until filled. Comp Sci High is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds.