Youth Program Facilitator; Career Quest

Job Category
: WFD

Requisition Number
: CAREE
013518

• Posted :
  January 23, 2026
• Full-Time

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Use your skills to transform your local community. Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina offers numerous career opportunities with competitive pay, excellent benefits, and the reward of knowing your hard work is helping others.

WHY WORK FOR GOODWILL?

Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina, Inc. (Goodwill) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Winston-Salem, NC. We employ more than 1,100 team members who are dedicated to our mission of providing employment and training services that help people find jobs and reach financial stability. With 51 retail stores, 20 career centers, and dozens of attended donation centers across a 31-county territory, Goodwill is a complex enterprise offering a wide range of career opportunities.

At Goodwill, the work we do makes a difference in the lives of the individuals we serve and, in turn, in the community in which we live. Our business operations provide stability to our organization that is not always enjoyed by nonprofit organizations solely funded by outside sources. Our employees enjoy excellent benefits and a unique work environment that is professional, fast paced, and fulfilling.

Our organization’s values shape our culture and guide our interactions with program participants, customers, and each other. Our shared commitment to Living the Mission;
Promoting Teamwork;
Driving Improvement;
Taking Responsibility for Actions and Behaviors; and Respecting and Appreciating Others is what makes us successful and inspires all that we do.

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The Career Quest Program Lead is responsible for the design, coordination, and facilitation of Career Quest, an experiential career exploration program serving high school students. This role blends program management, youth engagement, and community partnership development to deliver immersive, real-world learning experiences that help students explore career pathways and develop professional skills.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and passionate about working with young people. They are comfortable facilitating engaging discussions with students and adults, managing complex schedules, and coordinating across schools, employers, and internal stakeholders.

Career Quest is a dynamic career exploration program that provides students with immersive experiences and real-world connections to help them discover and pursue their interests in the professional world. The program combines:

• In-classroom discussions and activities informed by employer interviews
• Exposure to multiple industry sectors
• On-site employer tours that allow students to see workplaces firsthand
• Resume development and preparation of thoughtful questions for employer visits
• A free, week-long summer career exploration camp in which students visit a different employer or industry each day

• Serve as the lead coordinator for the Career Quest Program from planning through execution
• Build and maintain strong relationships with schools, educators, and employer partners
• Coordinate schedules, logistics, and communications for classroom sessions, employer interviews, workplace tours, and special events
• Plan well in advance to ensure all program components, materials, and partners are aligned for future activities
• Track program details, timelines, and deliverables to ensure smooth implementation

• Facilitate engaging, age-appropriate discussions and activities with high school students
• Create a welcoming, inclusive, and motivating learning environment
• Support students in resume development and professional skill-building
• Prepare students to engage meaningfully with employers during tours and interviews
• Lead and support the Career Quest graduation ceremony and summer camp programming

• Facilitate trainings, presentations, or instructional sessions for adult audiences as needed
• Collaborate with staff and leadership on program improvement and expansion
• Complete other duties as assigned in support of organizational goals

• Works closely with individuals who are seeking economic mobility.
• Develops career plans, sets goals with clear objectives around education and training, employment, and resources.
• Assists with career portfolio services such as writing resumes and cover letters and helping with Linked In profiles.
• Participates in community outreach such as job fairs and career fairs to help individuals understand what resources are available to them.
• Provides individuals referrals to other resources and organizations.
• Responsible for appropriating federal funds that supports individuals receiving services through Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act programs.
  • Provides documentation and reconciliation of those funds on a…