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

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)