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Workforce Development Specialist Looking to make an impact and have a career with purpose? It?s an exciting time to join Junior Achievement of Southern Massachusetts because we are GROWING! We?re adding a full-time Workforce Development Specialist to our dynamic team based in downtown New Bedford, Massachusetts to support our mission of inspiring and preparing young people for life and career success. Job Title: Workforce Development Specialist Reports to: President & CEO Department: Programs Location: New Bedford office and Southern Massachusetts service communities including Greater New Bedford, Greater Taunton, Greater Fall River, and Cape Cod. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt FTE Status: Full Time, Salaried, 40 hours per week Regular Hours: 8:00am ? 4:00pm (includes a paid 30-minute meal break) Monday-Friday. Note: Regular hours are subject to change as required by the President and business needs. Evening and Weekend hours will be required at times to align with the availability of the participants that we support. Salary Range: \$50,000 - \$57,000 annually Benefits: JA offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance coverages, employer paid life insurance and disability insurance, paid time off, paid holidays off, cell phone stipend, professional development, and a fun and fast-paced work environment that advances education efforts that make a positive difference across the region. To Apply: Please email a cover letter and resume to Jeffrey Pelletier, President & CEO, at Jeffrey.Pelletier@ja.org. ABOUT JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF SOUTHERN MASSACHUSETTS: Junior Achievement of Southern Massachusetts (JA) is a regional non-profit organization that?s mission is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in the global economy. Junior Achievement is the nation?s largest organization dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their futures, and make smart academic and economic choices. Junior Achievement?s programs?in the core content areas of work readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy?ignite the spark in young people to experience and realize the opportunities and realities of work and life in the 21st century. Our JA Workforce Pathways for Youth Program is designed to empower young adults by providing personalized career guidance and skill development through a structured, research-based approach. Participants engage in one-on-one, virtual coaching sessions, supplemented by digital resources and interactive modules, to develop transferable skills, build a professional portfolio, and create actionable career plans. Volunteer coaches, trained through a comprehensive, self-paced curriculum, support participants in navigating complex career decisions and achieving their goals. This program emphasizes continuous reflection and adaptation, ensuring participants are well-prepared to succeed in the dynamic and ever-changing modern workforce. Our Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) supported Advancing Leaders Academy Workforce Development Program, supports out-of-school youth in our community through a comprehensive set of recruitment, educational, career, and personal development services. This high impact program supports out-of-school youth to achieve their educational, career, and personal development goals through direct to participant program services, collaborative activities with our program partners, and referrals to community partners. Junior Achievement of Southern Massachusetts is the local affiliate of Junior Achievement USA, the nations? oldest and largest economic education organization with over 100 years of experience. Junior Achievement associates are known for their passion for the JA mission.