At VetJobs, we are more than a nonprofit.
We are veterans. We are military spouses. We are people who believe those
who served this country deserve nothing less than their best shot at a
rewarding career. For over 20 years, that belief has driven everything we do.
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Career Specialist at Military Spouse Jobs & VetJobs
The Career Specialist (Independent Contractor) provides foundational career readiness support to military-affiliated job seekers. This role focuses on helping candidates prepare for a successful job search through resume assistance, job search guidance, career resources, and referrals to additional VetJobs services. Career Specialists serve as one of the first points of contact for many candidates and work collaboratively with internal teams to connect job seekers with employment, training, and more advanced career coaching when needed.
Required Qualifications:
Military-affiliated (Veteran, Military Spouse, National Guard, Reserve, or Transitioning Service Member).
Associate's degree, or a recent demonstrated skills certificate* combined with relevant experience.
Minimum of two (2) years of experience in recruiting, workforce development, employment services, human resources, career coaching, or a related field.
Strong communication and customer service skills, including the ability to effectively engage individuals via phone, text, email, and virtual meeting platforms.
Ability to work effectively in a remote environment with strong organizational, time management, and self-direction skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, CRM systems, and LinkedIn, with the ability to quickly learn and effectively utilize new technologies.
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Why You Belong Here
Your work has a direct, measurable impact — you'll be part of an organization that has changed over 100,000 lives and counting.
You'll serve those who have sacrificed the most: veterans, military spouses, transitioning service members, caregivers, survivors, and their families.
You'll serve those who have sacrificed the most: veterans, military spouses, transitioning service members, caregivers, survivors, and their families.
We lead with Integrity — we never charge candidates for our service and we never sell their data. Ever.
We are built on Respect and Commitment — our team goes deep with every candidate and stays involved long-term, guided by a genuine reverence for military service.
For 20+ years we've stayed true to our founding charter, so you'll always know exactly what you're working toward — and 96 cents of every dollar makes sure that work counts.
Because we understand military life, we offer flexible work arrangements that support not just our team members, but the families standing behind them.