Job Description
Pay
$53,000 - $58,000 a year
Job type
Full-time
Work setting
Hybrid work
Full job description
TO APPLY: Submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to [email protected] with the Subject Line: Workforce Development Coordinator.
SUMMARY: Reporting to the Education & Career Development Director, the Workforce Development Coordinator oversees Bresee’s career development program for low-income teens and facilitating placements in summer externship opportunities. The Workforce Development Coordinator maintains a partnership with The Clubhouse Network and Best Buy’s Teen Tech Center through the Career Pathways internship program. This position develops relationships with outside businesses and nonprofit organizations to create hands-on early workforce development opportunities for low-income teens, creating pathways to future success.
ESSENTIAL JOB ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The essential job activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Career Pathways Program (CPP)
Program Design & Implementation
Each year design and implement CPP program experience in conjunction with STEAM-based national partnership organizations through Best Buy
Collect relevant data on intern attendance and performance and maintain data entry into platform TraxSolutions
Oversee year-long facilitation with a cohort of students, ensuring participation in CPP program requirements of learning both hard and soft skills in preparation for job placement
Develop and implement training curriculum for soft skills programming during the Spring semester
Design and facilitate pre-internship project experience
Prepare youth for summer externship experience with outside businesses and organizations
Tracking & Reporting
Support the Education & Career Development Director with ECD member applications and Best Buy data reporting
Keep detailed record of student outcomes and progress to remain compliant with end of year reports
Conduct various surveys with students and partners assessing for career interests, outcomes, and program satisfaction
Oversee and update annual program budget
Keep detailed record of stipend allocations during summer externship experience, based on work and performance completion
Externship & Community Building
Develop relationships with employers in the STEAM field in order to identify high-quality internship placements for the youth
Ensure student preparation and readiness to participate in summer externship
Provide ongoing coaching and mentorship for interns and employers throughout summer internships, and troubleshoot any challenges
Attend The Clubhouse Network’s (TCN) Annual Conference and Immersion Week.
Attend annual Best Buy Connection Summit
Attend and participate in all of Best Buy’s Community of Practice (COP) meetings and calls as needed, and maintain correspondence with Best Buy’s community via email
Recruitment & Community Building
Outreach at local high schools and community events to recruit students for program each year
Build connections with teachers and counselors to identify champions who can support recruitment efforts for CPP
Oversee student application process and review for new cohort each year
Develop relationships with employers and volunteer professionals, facilitators, and speakers to participate in program events, and establish pathways for internships
Events
Plan, facilitate, and lead major program events, such as career fair, mock interviews and professional mixer, parent orientation, program culmination, training, and others
Coordinate logistics around food, decorations, invitations, and more
Recruit volunteer or staffing support as needed
Collaborate on other ECD events with College Corner and Teen Tech Center programs
Other Duties
Participate in team, organization, occasional board and other collaborative partner/community meetings and events as requested
Work with Senior Family Advocate from Family Source Center (FSC) to ensure proper paperwork and data collection is completed. Communicate when additional support is needed for youth and family
Encourage interns to participate and enroll in other programs offered at Bresee
Provide leadership, vision, oversight and accountability for programs by setting clear goals and priorities, developing structure and systems to ensure efficiency and quality of service delivery, and developing a culture of learning and continuous program improvement
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:
Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
Must have demonstrated experience working with urban youth and families, sensitivity to multicultural issues, and comfort working in multicultural, urban environments
Bilingual English and Spanish or Tagalog speakers preferred
Must be highly organized, with special attention to detail and accuracy
Must demonstrate computer competency with Google Suite (e.g. Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Forms, Google Calendar, etc.) and video conference platforms, scheduling platforms, database platforms and email applications
Must have strong verbal and written communication skills in English
Must have outstanding teamwork, interpersonal relationships, and active listening skills
Must have good organizational and time management skills
Able to set priorities and organize daily workload to meet deadlines, program goals, and requirements
Must manage sensitive, personal information with the utmost discretion and confidentiality
Must support Bresee’s procedures and policies
Must submit to and successfully pass a criminal history background check
Must understand and support Foundation’s Vision, Mission, and Values Statements
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $53,000.00 - $58,000.00 per year
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Los Angeles, CA 90004
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Workforce Development Coordinator position is now open for candidates interested in the Data Entry Jobs sector. This role in Los Angeles offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Data Entry Jobs is a plus.
