Are you committed to advancing economic equity and connecting underrepresented talent to career opportunities using mentorship and access to professional networks? Are you ready to drive growth and scale impact in service of a meaningful mission?
Organization Overview:
StreetWise Partners is on a mission to create the most diverse, empowered and capable workforce for today and tomorrow. We have driven economic equity for 25 years by delivering highly impactful workforce development mentoring programs for over 25,000 individuals. These programs provide unemployed and underemployed adults in New York City and Washington D.C. with life-changing career opportunities while giving employers access to a pool of capable and diverse talent.
StreetWise Partners’ one-year mentoring program provides customized, individualized mentorship for internship and job seekers while helping them establish an expansive professional network made up of hundreds of advocates who open doors and support long term career success. By 2026 we aim to launch 1900 careers, which equates to $92m in first year cumulative wages to transform individuals, families, and communities.
StreetWise Partners is amid a 3-year growth campaign to deepen our impact and close the career opportunity gap. You will have tangible and direct contributions to help our organization and programs scale. This is your time to help build the workforce of tomorrow.
Position Overview:
StreetWise Partners seeks a Corporate Program Facilitator to lead engaging, professional development events for job seekers from under-represented communities and corporate volunteers. The facilitator will manage both virtual and in-person (NYC-based) mentoring sessions, including pre-event preparation, event execution, and post-event reporting.
This short-term, contract-based role reports to the Senior Director of Corporate Engagement and requires a commitment of approximately 4 hours per event, with 1-4 events per month. The role offers a rate of $250 per event and the opportunity to earn up to $1,000 per month. Evening hours are required, with occasional afternoon availability as a plus.
Your Role Will Include:
Event Facilitation
- Facilitate mentoring events for groups of 10-40 participants, including corporate volunteers and job seekers from under-represented communities.
- Events may be held virtually or in person (NYC-based, primarily in downtown or midtown Manhattan) typically lasting 2-3 hours.
- Deliver the StreetWise Partners program curriculum by leading activities focused on:
- Resume reviews
- Mock interviews
- Building networking skills
- Combatting imposter syndrome
- Act as the primary StreetWise representative at events, managing setup, addressing last-minute changes, and ensuring participants have a positive experience.
- Provide feedback on curriculum updates and event structures to improve future programming.
Pre- and Post-Event Management
- Participate in a 30-minute pre-event meeting with StreetWise staff and a separate 30-minute pre-event meeting with corporate partner representatives.
- Submit a detailed post-event report summarizing attendance and key outcomes.
Qualifications You Bring:
- 5+ years professional experience, including 2+ years of facilitation experience.
- Availability for evening hours, with occasional afternoon flexibility.
- Strong public speaking, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- A demonstrated passion for empowering individuals from under-represented communities to achieve their employment goals.
- Proficiency in using virtual meeting platforms like Zoom.
- A creative problem solver with a commitment to continuous improvement and service delivery excellence.
Competencies:
- Facilitation and Public Speaking Skills
- Interpersonal and Communication Skills
- Organizational and Time Management Skills
- Adaptability and Problem-Solving
- Passion for Empowering Others
Physical Environment
This position requires sedentary work. Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity
DISCLAIMER
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this classification. It may not contain a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.
StreetWise Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We value and welcome diversity in the workplace and strongly encourage all qualified persons to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
For more information about Streetwise Partners, please visit: www.streetwisepartners.org