Current Opportunities

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The Job Developer is a full-time role responsible for preparing YouthBuild participants for employment, securing job placements, and ensuring their retention in living-wage careers. This position plays a critical role in connecting young people (ages 16-24) with job opportunities primarily in construction and construction-related industries. The Job Developer will build relationships with local employers, industry associations, and workforce partners, while closely collaborating with the Case Manager to provide holistic support to program participants. 

•  Develop and maintain partnerships that will provide career opportunities aligned with YouthBuild participants' interests and goals.

•  Assist YouthBuild staff members and participants to identify and schedule career-related guest speakers, site visits, job shadow experiences, and informational interviews.

•  Meet with participants at regular intervals to learn their job and career goals or immediate needs.

•  Plan and organize job search skills workshops, including interviewing, resume preparation, and other workforce readiness skills.

•  Assist in marketing the program to potential employers, including developing and making presentations about YouthBuild.

•  Ensure participants are prepared before going to job interviews and conduct follow-up assessments.

•  Connect participants with viable job opportunities.

•  Work closely with employers of participants to maximize participant employment retention and success.

•  Provide evaluation, conciliation, and mediation between employer and employee post job placement.

•  Network in the public and private sectors to promote awareness and enhance the reputation of the YouthBuild program.

•  Contribute to YouthBuild program refinements in ways that meet employers’ needs and expectations.

•  Attend weekly YouthBuild leadership/team meetings to ensure alignment with program goals.

•  Explore opportunities to integrate arts, environment, and social enterprise into employment strategies as Hood Huggers Foundation continues to develop these concepts.

•  Other duties as assigned.

•  Network with local businesses, organizations, and employers to promote YouthBuild as a pipeline for skilled labor.

•  Educate employers on inclusive hiring practices, emphasizing the strengths and potential of YouthBuild graduates.

•  Facilitate workshops on workplace readiness, financial literacy, and career planning.

•  Work with YouthBuild staff to incorporate soft skills training, leadership development, and community engagement into the employment preparation process

•  Bachelor’s degree in workforce development, social work, business, or related field, OR equivalent experience in job development, workforce training, or case management.

•  Minimum 3 years of experience in job placement, career coaching, or workforce development, preferably with disconnected youth or young adults.

•  Strong knowledge of the construction industry, apprenticeship programs, and employer networks.

•  Experience working with marginalized communities and youth facing employment barriers.

•  Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

•  Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, including case management and instructional staff.

•  Comfort working in diverse business and corporate settings to advocate for YouthBuild participants.

•  Strong organizational and data-tracking skills to monitor job placements and employment outcomes.

•  Commitment to Hood Huggers Foundation’s mission and interest in integrating arts, environment, and social enterprise into workforce strategies.

•  Reports to: Executive Director, Hood Huggers Foundation

•  Full-time, grant-funded position under YouthBuild (3+ years)

•  Must attend weekly YouthBuild leadership/team meetings

•  Some evening or weekend hours may be required for job fairs and community events.

•  Salary:  $45,000 - 48,000 plus benefits, depending on experience.