WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

Job Description

Job Description

TITLE : Workforce Development Coordinator - Citi Teen Center

DEPARTMENT :                 Operations

REPORTS TO :                  Unit Director

CLASSIFICATION :           Hourly, Non-Exempt

PAY : $19 / hr.

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Workforce Development Coordinator works closely with our Members to develop their passion and interest in the trade programs offered and manage the workforce development opportunities for the Citi Teen Center. This position will create, plan, develop, manage, and supervise the workforce development program for Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida (BGCNF). In partnership with community-based organizations and private-sector employers, the Workforce Development Coordinator will work to enhance employment opportunities for members.

KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities)

• Executing dynamic recruitment strategies in collaboration with the Culinary Program Manager and other team members to attract Teens from the community and external partners
• Developing and maintaining employer relationships in the Jacksonville area
• Facilitating job readiness preparation training, including but not limited to creating resumes, interviewing prep, and independent job search techniques
• Researching and developing industry knowledge in Culinary Arts and other Service Industry professions offered at the Teen Center.
• Conducting employment assessments to determine candidates’ job readiness level;
• Following up with participants regarding job interviews and employment status
• Obtaining verification documents from employers and / or participants upon placement promptly and using data regularly to manage performance
• Researching and developing industry knowledge in the offered service occupations to ensure effective training for members' career goals
• Other tasks as assigned by the Unit Director

EXPERIENCE :

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :

SKILLS

ENVIRONMENTAL AND WORKING CONDITIONS :

The majority of the work time is conducted inside the office setting.  Some travel between Clubs is required.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS :

Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.