Workforce Coordinator

Workforce Development Coordinator

Franklin County Adult Education

Job Description

The Workforce Development Coordinator plays a vital role in connecting individuals with opportunities programs and resources to support their career and/or personal growth. This position involves developing and implementing workforce development programs building partnerships with employers and providing direct support to job seekers.

Position reports to the Adult Education Director.

Qualifications:

• Strong organizational skills
• Associate degree or equivalent work experience; bachelors degree preferred. Prior experience in Adult Education or Workforce Credentialing a plus
• Experience establishing and maintaining strong relationships with local businesses employers and public/private workforce training programs
• Experience with locating job opportunities and internship placements
• Experience with employer outreach and recruitment
• Experience with establishing employer advisory committees to gather feedback and ensure program relevance
• Familiarity with Franklin county businesses and organizations with the capacity to provide workforce training and employment opportunities for adult students
• Successful maintenance of a social media presence on multiple platforms
• Experience developing marketing materials
• Experience tracking and documenting client outcomes and program performance.
• Knowledge of social service agencies and other community organizations that can assist with student referrals and funding
• Passion sensitivity and caring for adult education students
• Experience with administering assessments or be willing to receive the required training to do so

Job Responsibilities:

• Increasing enrollments within the Franklin County Adult Education catchment area and expanding employer training participation.
• Collaborating with local and regional employers and agencies to identify and meet training needs.
• Participating in relevant and/or required professional development opportunities as determined by the Adult Education Director.
• Maintaining accurate and complete enrollment and workforce development records.
• Coordinating with instructors and partner facilities for medical training and maintaining state approval status for the adult education medical training programs.
• Being present and involved in the community in particular at work/career fairs and relevant community events
• Marketing and promoting workforce development events through the use of Facebook the Adult Education website and other social media platforms.
• Creating and distributing marketing materials for workforce development programming and events.
• Assisting with the development of customized workforce training programs as part of Hub 4 and the community.
• Being available when Adult Education is open to accommodate the needs of adult education students including during the evening and weekends.
• Performing other related duties as assigned or directed by the Adult Education Director.

Requirements:

• Excellent writing and reading skills
• Outstanding communication skills
• Good organization skills and time management
• Ability to understand follow state and employer guidelines
• Work experience outside of public service employment
• Competence in using and exploring adequate and relevant digital technology
• Proficiency with the following software applications: Google Suite (Docs Sheets and Slides) Canva as well as other office and creative applications.
• Professionalism and respect towards all members of the community regardless of employment status.
• Ability to create and maintain positive relationships within the community;
• Strong work ethic and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team;

Terms of Employment: This position is 32 hours per week hourly during the school-year which includes nights and potential weekends. This position also requires some additional summer hours as determined by the Adult Education Director

Evaluation: Performance will be evaluated by the Adult Education Director

ADD: bachelors or equivalentexperience.

Additional summer hours nights and weekendsmay be required at times.

Required Experience:

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