The Career Advisor reports to the NAMC Executive Director and is responsible for managing high school outreach and employer engagement activities to promote manufacturing career pathways. The Career Advisor plays a vital role in guiding high school students towards fulfilling and rewarding careers in the manufacturing industry. This position involves providing comprehensive career advising services to students, facilitating their exploration of manufacturing-related career pathways, and supporting their transition into post-secondary education or the workforce. The advisor collaborates closely with students, teachers, parents, and industry partners to ensure that students are equipped with the necessary skills, knowledge, and resources to pursue successful careers in manufacturing. This position will also require the coordination of manufacturing events and advancing the work of NAMC?s manufacturing programming. The NAMC Manufacturing Career Advisor will work full-time beginning the summer of 2024, with one day a week during the school year at each school: North Andover High School, Andover High School, and Lawrence High School. The NAMC Career Advisor will participate in various events in the MassHire Merrimack Valley regions and will focus on promoting manufacturing careers and training to K-12 students, parents, and partners in those regions. This is a hybrid position with three days a week in the schools. This position must have regular, in-person presence in the MassHire Merrimack Valley and Metro North regions. This includes: ? Regular in-office days during onboarding. ? Two in-person collaboration days per month at MNWB?s office in Davis Square, Somerville. ? In-person meetings with community organizations, partners, and employers. ? In-person site visits of internal and external training programs. ? In-person job fairs and events at schools in the region. ? Any other meetings, events, etc. that the supervisor deems necessary for in-person presence. RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: Career Advising ? Conduct both individual and group sessions with high school students to assess their interests, skills, and goals related to manufacturing careers. These sessions could include workshops and activities on manufacturing career awareness and career planning skills. ? Provide information and guidance on various manufacturing career pathways, including but not limited to engineering, welding, advanced manufacturing, robotics, electromechanical, and quality control. ? In collaboration with the schools? counseling staff, assist students in developing personalized career plans and academic pathways that align with their interests and career goals in the manufacturing sector. Educational Planning: ? Collaborate with school faculty and administrators to integrate manufacturing-related curriculum and activities into the academic program. ? Facilitate workshops, seminars, and career exploration events to educate students about the diverse opportunities available in the manufacturing industry. ? In collaboration with the schools? counselors, assist students in selecting relevant courses, internships, and extracurricular activities to enhance their skills and knowledge in preparation for careers in manufacturing. ? Design, develop, and implement curriculum for career planning and awareness as it relates to manufacturing career pathways. ? Maintain ongoing case management with program participants and monitor progress toward completion of program requirements, providing individualized support as needed, including resource and referrals. ? Organize and/or participate in conferences, workshops, and events, in collaboration with school and community partners. ? Facilitate workshops for various audiences including K-12 personnel, parents, partners, and youth groups. Please review full job description here: