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

<p><b>ABOUT THIS ROLE</b></p><p>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.</p><p> </p><p><b>YOUR DAY IN THE LIFE</b></p><p>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.</p><p> </p><p><b>YOU WILL:</b></p><ul><li>Own end-to-end program and event logistics, including candidate scheduling, venue management, communications, and stakeholder coordination</li><li>Coordinate and execute on-site programming such as orientation, L&amp;D sessions, and events</li><li>Serve as the primary point of contact for interns, co-ops, and program participants</li><li>Act as the face of the program, ensuring a polished, high-touch experience</li><li>Maintain trackers, communications, and program documentation</li><li>Partner with the Program Lead, Talent Acquisition, HRBPs, and business stakeholders</li><li>Troubleshoot issues in real time and ensure seamless execution across all touchpoints</li><li>Support scheduling for flagship early talent programs using GoodTime, coordinating high-volume interview days, program sessions, and stakeholder availability</li><li>Ensure accuracy, efficiency, and a seamless scheduling and event experience for candidates and internal partners</li><li>12-month contract</li></ul><p> </p><p><b>REQUIREMENTS</b></p><ul><li>2-5 years in program coordination, events, recruiting operations, or a similar function</li><li>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)</li><li>Strong organizational and execution skills with high attention to detail</li><li>Experience managing complex scheduling and logistics</li><li>Confident, professional communicator with client-facing experience</li><li>Proven ability to support large, dynamic populations such as students and cohorts</li><li>Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, staying calm under pressure with strong real-time problem-solving ability</li><li>High energy with a strong customer-service mindset; thrives working with intern and early career populations and serves as a polished brand ambassador</li><li>Experience with GoodTime or similar scheduling platforms (preferred)</li><li>Experience with early talent, campus, or L&amp;D programs (preferred)</li><li>Corporate or cross-functional stakeholder exposure, with familiarity with event coordination tools and program tracking systems (preferred)</li></ul>