School to Career Specialist

School to Career Specialist

Location: Marlborough High School, Marlborough, Massachusetts

Starting Date: Immediately

Work Year: 2026-27 School Year, 185 Days, 6.5 hours per day (exclusive of lunch)

• Act as liaison between middle school and high school, assisting students in preparing for and choosing high school.
• Work with middle school students to identify strengths and interests using tools such as My Career and Academic Plan (MYCAP).
• Oversee interns in work‑based learning opportunities, including site‑based visits.
• Conduct and train employer partners in completing performance evaluations and collecting work‑based learning plans.
• Assist interns in reflecting on internship experience, identifying skills gained and how to leverage them.
• Address employment‑related issues, serve as liaison between students and employers.
• Guide students in using Naviance assessment tools to identify strengths, opportunities, and potential career pathways.
• Partner with the MPS community, Marlborough Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), area employers, and other community organizations to grow internship and career exploration opportunities.
• Conduct application intake process and personal interviews to assess student interest in work experience.
• Develop and implement field trips, career pathway exhibits, and other events to build relationships with employers.
• Provide work readiness services and workshops:
  • Resume writing, interviewing skills, business etiquette, employer expectations.
  • Assist students in researching, networking, and finding internships.
  • Other workshops as related to the program.
• Facilitate engagement of school administration, guidance staff, and teachers to raise awareness of opportunities.
• Manage Marlborough Summer Jobs Program:
  • Recruit employers to hire students for summer work experiences.
  • Work with the City of Marlborough to assist students in finding summer work through the city.
• Adhere to Department of Elementary and Secondary Education mandates for program and placement protocol.
• Collect and submit participation and success data on scheduled deadlines.
• Perform other responsibilities as defined by the principal or designee.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Five (5) years’ experience working with students and/or employment training programs; related experience considered.