Specialist, Early Careers Program - New York City or Toronto (Hybrid) | 12-month contract

Wilson Human Capital Group

  • New York
  • 3 days ago

    Highlights

    Owns end-to-end logistics and coordination for early talent programs — interns, co-ops, and rotational participants — exercising judgment on day-to-day decisions while partnering with the Program Lead, recruiters, and business stakeholders to deliver a high-quality, consistent, and scalable program experience. The Early Careers Program Specialist partners directly with the Program Lead and serves as the primary on-the-ground resource during peak programming periods, acting as the face of the program and ensuring a polished, high-touch experience for every participant.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationNew York

    Description

    ABOUT THIS ROLE

    Core contributor in Early Careers Talent Program. Owns end-to-end logistics and coordination for early talent programs — interns, co-ops, and rotational participants — exercising judgment on day-to-day decisions while partnering with the Program Lead, recruiters, and business stakeholders to deliver a high-quality, consistent, and scalable program experience.

     

    YOUR DAY IN THE LIFE

    Wilson is seeking a motivated, highly organized Early Careers Program Specialist to join our collaborative, dynamic, and forward-thinking team. As our client scales its early talent programs as a critical pipeline for future talent, this role is essential to delivering a high-quality, consistent, and scalable program experience — supporting logistics, execution, and participant engagement. Does this sound like you? The Early Careers Program Specialist partners directly with the Program Lead and serves as the primary on-the-ground resource during peak programming periods, acting as the face of the program and ensuring a polished, high-touch experience for every participant.

     

    YOU WILL:

    • Own end-to-end program and event logistics, including candidate scheduling, venue management, communications, and stakeholder coordination
    • Coordinate and execute on-site programming such as orientation, L&D sessions, and events
    • Serve as the primary point of contact for interns, co-ops, and program participants
    • Act as the face of the program, ensuring a polished, high-touch experience
    • Maintain trackers, communications, and program documentation
    • Partner with the Program Lead, Talent Acquisition, HRBPs, and business stakeholders
    • Troubleshoot issues in real time and ensure seamless execution across all touchpoints
    • Support scheduling for flagship early talent programs using GoodTime, coordinating high-volume interview days, program sessions, and stakeholder availability
    • Ensure accuracy, efficiency, and a seamless scheduling and event experience for candidates and internal partners
    • 12-month contract

     

    REQUIREMENTS

    • 2-5 years in program coordination, events, recruiting operations, or a similar function
    • Availability to travel on-site during peak programming periods, such as summer intern and co-op season and major events (hybrid model during peak season; remote outside of peak season)
    • Strong organizational and execution skills with high attention to detail
    • Experience managing complex scheduling and logistics
    • Confident, professional communicator with client-facing experience
    • Proven ability to support large, dynamic populations such as students and cohorts
    • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, staying calm under pressure with strong real-time problem-solving ability
    • High energy with a strong customer-service mindset; thrives working with intern and early career populations and serves as a polished brand ambassador
    • Experience with GoodTime or similar scheduling platforms (preferred)
    • Experience with early talent, campus, or L&D programs (preferred)
    • Corporate or cross-functional stakeholder exposure, with familiarity with event coordination tools and program tracking systems (preferred)

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