Career and Education Development Program Coordinator
Job Description
Position Details
Position title: Career and Education Development Program Coordinator
Position Brief: The Career and Education Development Program Coordinator will collaborate closely with our Director of Programming to support marginalized survivor leaders throughout the United States in navigating career, small-business, or education related landscapes while developing beneficial skillsets in these areas as well. This role will include direct community engagement through one-on-one and small group settings, programmatic implementation, data and research collection, and outreach.
Required Hours: 40 hours a week
Status: Full Time
Salary: $50,000 yearly. YAMT also offers an optional $7,000 annual health stipend to full-time employees (disbursed monthly).
*This role is grant funded, and the pay rate is non-negotiable*
Location: Remote, however applicants must physically reside in one of our service areas of: Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, or California. Within this role, flexibility is required as we work with survivors in different geographic regions of the United States.
Reports to: Nicolas C., Director of Programming
**This position is nestled under our Cultivating Pathways to Employment Program for Marginalized Survivors & Sex Workers (CPEM) program. As such, this position is specifically open to those who identify as survivors of domestic trafficking, sex workers, and/or those impacted by the commercial sex industry.**
Organization Description
You Are More Than is a national survivor-led nonprofit organization, transforming the growth of BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ survivors of domestic trafficking, sex workers, and those impacted by the commercial sex industry by providing barrier-free access to survivor-centered support focused on mental health, education, and economic stability.
You Are More Than exists to challenge systems of care that directly impact marginalized survivors throughout the United States, particularly those that aim to limit a survivor's potential in pathways toward wellness, safety, education, and economic stability.
As an agency, we aim to lead by example operating from a community that is by us and for us. We value the voices of survivors looking to build their own tables in a system not built for them to succeed. We intentionally shift the perception and acceptance of marginalized survivors through our work by placing survivor-leaders at the forefront of the movement toward racial and LGBTQ-equitable care within the anti-trafficking movement.
Position Summary and Responsibilities
The Career and Education Development Coordinator will collaborate closely with the Director of Programming around the following duties:
Survivor Community Mentorship and Development Support (50%):
Lead mentorship and development efforts for survivors and sex workers within our community seeking to further their professional development in regards to education and employment (inclusive of 9-5 work seekers, small-business owners, and independent contractors). Duties will include, but not be limited to:
1-on-1 meetings with survivors to provide individualized guidance and support
Coordinating and leading various monthly skill-building, professional development, and community building workshops to support member growth and development
Broad topics for areas of support for 1-on-1 meetings and group offerings include, but are not limited to: Resume building, job search guidance, interview prep, school application support, educational accommodation navigation, academic financial guidance, small-business plan creation assistance and review, small-business capacity and community building, and other similar topics related to education and career development.
Lead YAMT’s various Career and Education Development Center Grant Programs when available such as our;
Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Grant- A capacity building grant for survivor-led or sex worker-led small businesses.
PitchFest Grant - A grant for supporting development of survivor and sex worker-led small businesses in their early stages of conception and implementation.
Other future grants as more funding become available
Support with planning and co-facilitating webinars under our Survivor Self-Employment Series on a bi-monthly basis with our community partner Shobana Powell Consulting and Executive Director.
Work collaboratively with the Director of Programs to identify and implement potential areas for program expansion or improvement, align program activities with grant deliverables, and ensure smooth operation of the program.
Outreach for and Expansion of “Nurture by YAMT” (20%):
Increase outreach and partnerships with survivor-led small businesses throughout the United States to support the Executive Director in the expansion of YAMT’s social enterprise, "Nurture by YAMT." Responsibilities includes but is not limited to the following:
a. Increasing our partnerships with survivor-led small businesses to further diversify product offerings to provide in our monthly wellness box for members.
b. Increase exposure of Nurture by YAMT through social media campaigns, community outreach, and corporate partnerships.
Monitoring and Evaluation (15%):
Create and distribute surveys to survivors who engage in economic empowerment opportunities within YAMT's community to explore accomplishments, barriers, and identify further support needed when working towards economic and educational goals within their own lives.
Collaborate with survivors within our program and staff to compile year end reports for data compilation and grant reporting.
Supervision, Administrative, and Operations (15%):
Participate in bi-weekly supervision sessions with the Director of Programming to explore tasks, project timelines, and professional development goals.
Participate in monthly program meetings with the Executive Director, Director of Programming, Wellness Coordinator, Peer Mentors, and Program Interns.
In collaboration with the Director of Programming, ensure timely and accurate compliance with all reporting requirements, including database management, case notes, and file maintenance.
Support Director of Programming in varied data collection for the Career and Education Development Program
Other additional tasks as agreed upon weekly
Candidate Criteria
Required:
This full-time position is specifically open to those who identify as survivors of domestic trafficking, sex workers, and/or those who identify as being impacted by the commercial sex industry.
Candidates for this position must be available 40 hours of a week
2+ years of experience working with fellow survivors in a direct service or advocacy role.
Experience working as a consultant or have started your own small business.
Experience facilitating group gatherings in a virtual setting.
The right to work in the United States
A strong understanding of trauma-informed, anti-oppressive approaches to anti-trafficking work that centers BIPOC and LGBTQ+ survivors.
Demonstrated commitment to the empowerment and well-being of marginalized survivors of trafficking and those impacted by the commercial sex industry; this role requires candidates to align deeply with our mission and values to uplift LGBTQ+ and BIPOC survivors.
An individual who is highly organized, self-motivated, and shows initiative. Self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills and the capacity to multitask and prioritize duties.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to see projects through to completion within set deadlines; proven track record of excellent follow-through and accountability.
Respect for and knowledge of different value systems within and outside the anti-trafficking movement; YAMT works with survivors throughout the commercial sex industry, so being open and inclusive of survivors who may identify as sex workers is a must.
Ability to continue to work on your own individualized self-growth, setting firm work and personal boundaries.
We value lived experience as a form of expertise and encourage people directly affected by our mission to apply for open positions even if your experience does not directly align with all of the above listed requirements.
Software
This position will heavily use the following types of software: Google Docs/Sheets, Google Calendar, Zoom, Calendly, and Airtable. As such, access to a computer and reliable internet connection is required. Training in the use of all necessary software will be provided.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
If you have received services in YAMT’s mental health program (individual counseling services or peer mentorship services) in the last three years, you cannot apply for this position at this time. We cannot hire folx who are or have received individual care due to ethical guidelines around dual relationships.
Application and Next Steps
Applications will be due by January 30th, 2026 . Please apply by utilizing this form.
Interviews will be conducted between February 9th and February 20th, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. The anticipated start date for this position is March 1st, 2026.
Please do not contact our office to confirm receipt of your application; due to our limited capacity as a small staff, we will only reply to candidates moving forward in the interview process. All interviews will be conducted via Zoom.
Interview questions will be sent in advance.
You Are More Than Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, religion or belief, disability, gender, nationality, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, or expression, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by law. All employment decisions at You Are More Than Inc. are based on our organizational needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.