Career Development Manager

DREAM (formerly Harlem RBI)

. Develop and lead career-enhancing programming, including DREAM’s annual Legends Career Conference, networking events, professional development workshops, and career fairs .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeBronx • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in career development services, including job search support, networking, and leadership development, while effectively managing career programming and partnerships. Proficient in database management using Salesforce and skilled in event planning and team management.

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Career Development ServicesSalesforce Database ManagementEvent PlanningTeam ManagementCareer Programming Facilitation

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Hard Skills

Career CoachingJob Search SupportLeadership DevelopmentDatabase ManagementEvent Planning

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsTime-Management SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationInterpersonal Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

Career DevelopmentNetworking EventsInternship ProgrammingAlumni EngagementCareer Exposure Opportunities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and lead career-enhancing programming, including DREAM’s annual Legends Career Conference, networking events, professional development workshops, and career fairs
Provide career development services, including job search support, networking, career coaching, and leadership development
Collaborate with the Advancement team and other stakeholders to cultivate and manage career partnerships with corporate partners, university career centers, and organizations supporting career and technical education pathways
Lead and grow internship programming, managing the internal program and cultivating external opportunities for students and alumni
Co-lead high school career exposure opportunities with the Dean of Student Life, including office visits and the summer employment program
Coordinate with the Alumni Engagement Manager to connect alumni to internal career opportunities such as teaching fellowships and full-time positions
Own and implement systems to organize and manage career exploration, development, and employment opportunities for students and alumni
Track participant activities and outcomes in Salesforce and ensure consistent team use of these systems
Equip Legends counselors with career exploration and development resources, including resume templates, interview preparation guides, and career planning tools
Provide targeted support to individuals with the greatest needs
Perform other Legends team responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree, required
4+ years working with young adults (adolescents and early career professionals), required
Experience facilitating career programming, required
Database management skills (e.g. Salesforce), required
Event planning experience, preferred
Experience managing a team and volunteers, a plus
Experience working in corporate settings, a plus
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a team and across teams
Excellent interpersonal skills
Willingness to travel, typically within NY, including occasional weekend and evening work
Deep commitment to DREAM’s mission, values, and graduate vision, with a strong belief in the power of families as partners and leaders

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible medical health plans with employer subsidizing the majority of costs for the employee, spouse/domestic partner, and children
Choice of medical plans
Dental and vision plans
Disability benefits
Life insurance
Up to 12 weeks fully paid parental leave
Flexible spending account options
Pre-tax commuter benefits for parking and transit
Fitness and entertainment discounts
Employee assistance program (EAP)
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching up to 4% after one year of employment
Professional development fund
Referral bonuses
Approximately 48 days off throughout the year, including holidays, sick days, personal days, and summer Fridays
Annual performance-based increases
Flexible Friday remote work arrangement