Career Development Manager

BCF is seeking career development managers who have a passion for helping individuals in our community find their full potential while also solving the skilled trades shortage that is impacting the building industry. The ideal candidate will be a tech-savvy (digitally literate), data driven, detail-oriented, reliable, multi-tasking, self-starting individual who is a go-getter in recruiting, educating, and assisting individuals with finding a career they can be proud of. Individuals must be able to be present in an office between 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday-Friday. You must also have your own transportation, a valid driver’s license, and proof of insurance.

Primary duties and responsibilities The career development manager position plays a vital role in recruiting, enrolling, and supporting participants through their individual programs. The position ensures each student’s journey - from recruitment through graduation with post training follow ups - is well-supported through personalized guidance, accurate data management, and strong collaboration with internal teams and partners.

Recruitment & Enrollment

• Recruit and enroll 32 students every 9 weeks for the Build Strong Academy program and up to 50 individuals per year for Out of School Youth.
• Contact leads, schedule interviews, conduct interviews, and provide program orientations.
• Complete enrollment paperwork and ensure all participant records are accurate and up to date.
• Recruit individuals through job fairs, community events, high schools, and by working with marketing coordinator for social media and flyer needs.

Case Management & Student Support

• Maintain case files and document touchpoints into appropriate databases to track participant progress and outcomes.
• Coordinate with community partners to connect students to supportive services (e.g., clothing, tools, transportation, certifications).
• Provide necessary documentation to students seeking support from government-funded programs.
• Conduct or assist with retention communication via calls, emails, text messages, and sometimes house calls to track completion and employment success rates on bi-weekly and monthly basis dependent on requirements of various programs.
• Monitor individuals at their work experience and unsubsidized employment locations collecting timesheets and evaluation where appropriate. Deliver paychecks as needed.
• Administer math and reading assessments (CASAS) and tutor as appropriate.
• Participate in floor duty at the Hillsdale Career Center, assisting walk-in clients with job search activities once a week.
• Transporting youth to and from related training events and job placement activities as needed.
• Assist with coordinating and teaching weekly work-readiness training workshops.
• Schedule one-on-one coaching sessions build rapport and to ensure individuals are meeting expectations and staying on track for completion.

Program Operations

• Coordinate student registration with community partners and internal departments.
• Update records in multiple database systems as needed (e.g., Salesforce, Efforts to Outcome, Excel, CalJobs, or other systems).
• Process documents for pre-apprenticeship programs and ensure timely completion.
• Digitize and upload certificates to internal systems and share with relevant staff.
• Coordinate and assist with mock interviews, graduation ceremonies, and other program events.
• Provide facility tours to visitors, prospective students, government entities, and partners.
• Pull reports or document status of program for high-level reporting to executive leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support Building Careers Foundation programs.

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint).
• Experience with database management and case management systems.
• Strong business development and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work collaboratively in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working in a shared office space with multiple colleagues and frequent noise/activity.
• Skilled in professional in-person, phone, and email communication., * Experience in workforce development, social work, education, coaching/mentoring or construction industry training programs.
• Enjoys working with individuals from various backgrounds
• Outgoing personality - enjoys meeting new people and wants to be out and about in the community
• Strong critical thinking skills and can address problems as they arise without much support

Work Environment

This position is in-person at the Build Strong Academy. The environment is dynamic and team-based, with frequent student and partner interactions. Must be comfortable working in a shared office space with at least three other staff members and engaging with students daily in classroom and workshop settings., High School Diploma/GED required

This is a full-time position Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. The pay is $28 per hour. Building Careers Foundation offers a full benefits package with healthcare, 401K benefits, PTO, and 10 paid holidays.

BCF trains over 200 individuals each year through a variety of programs with many individuals coming from underserved communities throughout the Greater Sacramento region.