Development Coordinator

Reel Works is hiring a Job Development Coordinator for the Train & Earn program to support participants and alumni in exploring career pathways, developing job readiness skills, and accessing employment opportunities in the media and entertainment industry.

Reports To:

Job Developer

Compensation:
Full-time 40 hours per week; $55k - $60k

Benefits: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401K Match

Location:

This position requires candidates to be based in the New York City Metro area, with the flexibility of a hybrid office environment. Three (3) days in office minimum is required. The physical office is located in Brooklyn, NY.

Final date to receive applications:
November 13, 2026

Estimated

Start Date:

December 7, 2026

Change the storytellers, change the world! At Reel Works, we believe talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not. Reel Works was founded in 2001 to encourage young people to share their stories through filmmaking. Our work has since expanded to help build a more inclusive media industry and provide emerging talent with the mentorship, skills, and professional networks needed to succeed.

Our mission is to educate, train, and mentor emerging talent from all backgrounds to succeed in the media industry. Through the power of storytelling and workforce development, we remove barriers to entry, unlock creative potential, and equip young people and emerging professionals with the tools to thrive in a rapidly evolving media industry.

Our workforce development program, MediaMKRS, was launched by Reel Works in 2019 to address the crisis of inclusion in the media industry with a goal to diversify the media landscape and create equitable solutions. MediaMKRS educates and empowers individuals from diverse backgrounds to succeed in the media industry through comprehensive training, hands-on work experiences, networking opportunities, and unparalleled access to industry professionals needed for a thriving career.

To learn more visit reelworks.org and mediamkrs.org.

Under the supervision of the Job Developer, the Job Development Coordinator will support the Reel Works mission and vision by playing a key role in supporting participant outcomes for Train & Earn program graduates. This position involves supporting participants in identifying career and academic pathways, utilizing labor market information to explore viable career opportunities, and providing individualized support to prepare and connect job seekers to employment and educational opportunities.

• Organize and facilitate job preparation workshops, presentations and career development programming that cover industry topics and professional growth
• Support program graduates in developing the skills, experience, and credentials needed for career advancement
• Assess participant needs and work with the Job Developer to identify appropriate in order to establish career pathways for program graduates
• Provide training, guidance, and ongoing support to career captains in helping program graduates increase their skills, competencies, and credentials
• Support alumni engagement and retention by responding to inquiries, engaging in discussions, and initiating new ideas to keep alumni connected, motivated and engaged

• Connect participants to education training, credential attainment and wrap-around services to support participant career development
• Research and share relevant labor market trends, career pathways, and employment opportunities in the media and entertainment industry to support participant career development
• Support the Job Developer in identifying stakeholders, target employers, and training opportunities for advancement in the media and entertainment industry
• Work with the Job Developer to identify and provide targeted job recommendations to program graduates and alumni
• Support the development and coordination of cohort-specific activities and career development materials for peer cohort support delivery
• Participate in case conferences to address service delivery across all program areas

• Co-create employment newsletters to be distributed to T&E program participants
• Regularly update program timelines and calendar for alumni activities and events
• Onboard program graduates to apprenticeship payroll system
• Maintain accurate participant timekeeping and payroll records in Web Clock
• Maintain employer assignments in Salesforce
• Maintain…