Retention Specialist
Center for Employment Opportunities · New York, New York, United States
Posted 12 days ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 12 days Center for Employment Opportunities's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 7% of Center for Employment Opportunities's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Center for Employment Opportunities
- high 11 stale, 0 reposted of 14 open
- Hiring momentum
- 31 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Center for Employment Opportunities's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Center for Employment Opportunities.
About this role
The Retention Specialist will engage with program participants to ensure they remain employed for at least twelve months after securing full-time jobs. This role involves building strong relationships, managing caseloads, providing guidance, and maintaining accurate records of participant interactions. The position requires in-person interactions and a commitment to supporting individuals, particularly those with justice system involvement, in achieving their career goals.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Center for Employment Opportunities as an employer.
What you need
- 1-2+ years of related experience
- Strong customer service skills
- Strong time management and prioritization skills
- Ability to anticipate problems and implement solutions
- Computer savvy with demonstrated word processing skills
- Familiarity with Salesforce preferred
What you get
- Salary of $57,400
- Medical and dental coverage
- Professional development opportunities and training
- Regular training opportunities in Motivational Interviewing (MI)
- Paid parental leave
- Participation in a retirement plan
Worth weighing
- In-person role may limit flexibility
- Focus on participants with justice system involvement may require specific sensitivities
- No mention of remote work options
- Salary may be lower than industry standards for similar roles
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Listed by Center for Employment Opportunities on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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